Since wisdom teeth don’t show up until later in life, it’s easy to forget about them. Watch out for these signs of an impacted wisdom tooth, though, or you could end up with oral issues.
If you’re a teen or young adult about to get your wisdom teeth removed, you probably have some questions. If you’re a parent, even more so. Will the procedure hurt? How long will you need to recover? What should you expect during the process?
We want to help you feel at ease not just before and during your wisdom teeth extractions, but also afterward. At A&N Dental in Tempe, Arizona, our team has extensive experience with the wisdom teeth removal process. So, we compiled our top tips for the recovery period.
Here’s our survival guide to getting your wisdom teeth removed.
If your dentist says you need your wisdom teeth removed, don’t worry. This is a very routine procedure that usually takes an hour and a half or less. We also offer both local anesthesia and intravenous sedation to make sure you’re completely comfortable during your tooth extraction.
Afterward, you’ll probably experience some swelling, bleeding, and discomfort for one to three days afterward. We can prescribe you pain medication to ease this period for you.
We also send you home with some gauze to press onto the sockets to minimize your bleeding. If you run out of gauze, a moist tea bag also works well.
We recommend planning to spend a few days at home relaxing after wisdom tooth extraction. Queue up your favorite streaming shows and fill your freezer with ice cream. You have a great excuse to take it easy for a few days afterward.
Here are a few quick tips to help you heal quickly and recover comfortably:
Also, don’t be worried if your face swells up after your wisdom tooth extraction. That’s completely normal. You might swell for as long as 72 hours after your procedure.
With that in mind, we recommend scheduling your procedure on a Thursday or Friday to take advantage of the weekend to recuperate.
We hope this guide helps you feel comfortable heading into your wisdom teeth removal appointment.
As we said, our team at A&N Dental has a lot of experience in wisdom teeth extraction. If you have any questions about the process or you need to schedule an extraction, call our office in Tempe, Arizona, or book your appointment online today.
You Might Also Enjoy...
Since wisdom teeth don’t show up until later in life, it’s easy to forget about them. Watch out for these signs of an impacted wisdom tooth, though, or you could end up with oral issues.
No one looks forward to getting their wisdom teeth removed. Still, though, sometimes it’s necessary to save you from bigger, more painful problems. Here are three reasons why you might need to have your wisdom teeth removed.
Oral surgery helps you get a healthy, beautiful smile, but it can come with some discomfort immediately afterward. To help you feel your best post-op, put these five tried-and-true suggestions into practice.
Your third set of molars can cause quite a few problems for your smile — or they might be completely fine to leave in place. Here’s a look at the factors that determine whether or not your wisdom teeth need to be removed.
Have you noticed that your pearly whites don’t seem quite as bright lately? Don’t worry. Here are the top causes of yellow teeth, plus what you can do about them.
Need a root canal? Don’t despair! Despite the jokes, root canals are actually pretty painless, much like getting a filling. Learn more about what you can expect with your root canal.