A tooth of wisdom and the problems connected with its eruption, indications to removal and consequences of operation

Wisdom teeth are cut much later than others and are located at the end of the dentition.In dental practice, they are known as third molars, grow for 2-3 years and deliver a host of unpleasant sensations to the host.As a rule, they appear up to 24 years.

Features of wisdom teeth

Later eruption is not the only feature of the third molars.From the remaining teeth, they differ in location and anatomy.Their growth may be accompanied by the development of complications( pericoronaritis).The structure of the wisdom teeth almost does not differ from the structure of ordinary molars ( chewing teeth).

The complexity of removing and treating wisdom teeth is due to the fact that their roots( 3 on the top and 2 on the lower jaw) can be spliced ​​or interwoven with each other.These teeth can grow in the cheek, tilt, shift to the side or not cut, due to the proximity of the attachment of ligaments and masticatory muscles, and the with a lack of space at the end of the dentition of the .What if the eighth teeth cause so much trouble?

Problems with third molars

After the wisdom teeth began to erupt, the patient is constantly disturbed by pain and discomfort.In connection with the weakening of immunity, diseases such as stomatitis, otitis, tonsillitis, and colds can occur.And this is not all the complications that can expect from the appearance of the third molar .

• The development of pericoronaritis is associated with inflammation of surrounding tissues.Above the tooth, is formed as a hood , where the plaque and food remains, provoking the appearance of odor from the mouth and the progression of the inflammatory process.The disease is accompanied by fever, swelling, pain while eating and opening the mouth.
• With tooth decay, the wisdom tooth is very difficult to cure.The fact is that its qualitative cleaning is hampered by slow eruption, slope and location.The usual toothbrush here can not cope.Cure caries is possible only if the tooth is flat, otherwise the doctor will not be able to process it.
• When the third molar is tilted toward the cheeks, trauma to the tissues can not be avoided with sharp crowns of the crown during meals.Sometimes, in such cases, is used to smooth out the relief of the tooth by grinding the edges.
• Often the wisdom tooth is uncomfortable and tight in its place, so it presses on the neighbors that are located closer to it, thereby causing their displacement.During the eruption of the eighth teeth, the can project forward fangs.
• Chronic inflammation of third molars can lead to the development of cysts.This is a rather complicated problem, which is solved only through the removal of the tooth.
• If the rudiment of third molars is too close to the nerves passing along the jaws, the patient constantly feels: pain, discomfort, numbness of part of jaw .

Indications for removal

In some cases, wisdom teeth do not cause trouble to the owner.If they are located exactly in the dentition, cut through to the end, they can be cleaned with a brush and treated, then dentists recommend to save the eight .In such teeth can be treated channels, remove nerves, install crowns.

If the wisdom tooth is the source of oral problems, it is recommended to remove it.It can provoke the appearance of odor from the mouth, brings discomfort during eating.Third molars are difficult to clean, which threatens the development of the inflammatory process.Indications for the removal of the wisdom tooth are also problems associated with a lack of space in the jaw or with a strong inclination of the eight .

The process of removing third molars is a rather complicated procedure.The situation is aggravated by a strong soreness when the mouth is opened, the location in the thickness of the bone, broken crowns, purulent inflammation around the tooth.The procedure is performed only after the introduction of an anesthetic.To remove the third molars in the arsenal of the dentist, there are special tongs, as well as the tools with which to harvest the individual roots.After the removal of the wisdom tooth, the pain remains for a few days .Consequences of the procedure may be pain in case of liquid or food ingestion, restriction of opening the mouth.

As a rule, the consequences of the removal of wisdom tooth pass after a while.If the patient is worried by severe pain, the appearance of purulent accumulation, inflammation, then you should consult a dentist to avoid the development of complications.

What to do after removing

• After removal of the wisdom tooth, hole is formed in its place, where the doctor inserts a gauze pad.After a few minutes, the tampon should be removed, as it can cause the formation of a blood clot or infection of wet tissues.
• For several hours after the procedure, it is not recommended to drink and eat.The liquid or food can trigger the spread of infection, bleeding from the well as a result of the expansion of the vessels.
• Increased blood pressure can lead to bleeding, so do not engage in heavy physical labor the same day, drink alcohol, take a hot bath or steam in a bath.
• In difficult cases, the dentist can suture the gums and advise you not to open your mouth wide for the first 24 hours.
• If the socket is very sore, then it is possible to apply something cold .In no case can you heat your cheek.Heating tissue promotes the spread of infection, increases the risk of bleeding, causes vasodilation and increases edema.
• You should not rinse your mouth, as it provides a normal formation of bones and tissues of the blood clot, is washed away.Instead of rinsing, you can make baths with herbs or soda solution.
• After removing the wisdom tooth, do not use spicy and hard food to not irritate the wound area.It is also not recommended to brush your teeth at night.If the patient feels a foreign object in the hole, it is not necessary to try to get it with a toothbrush, toothpick or tongue, it is better to consult a dentist in order to avoid complications.It can be a medicine that promotes the rapid healing of a wound, it dissolves itself and does not require removal.

Possible complications

Often patients are concerned about the complications after the removal of the wisdom tooth.What to do in the case when the pain does not pass for a long time, the temperature and pressure rises, the edema becomes worse?

As a rule, the consequences go away by themselves and do not require outside interference or taking radical measures.But sometimes the removal of the third molar can turn into a serious for the patient , so it is worth knowing how to proceed in case of side effects from the procedure.

edema

As a result of the removal of the wisdom tooth, surrounding tissues are injured, so the appearance of unpleasant sensations is natural.The most common consequence is edema.The appearance of a small flux, edema of the cheek, swelling of the gums is the result of the partial destruction of the soft tissues .Small tumors are not a cause for concern, since they disappear by themselves for 2-3 days after the procedure.To reduce discomfort, you can attach an ice bag to the cheek and hold it for 10 minutes.

In some cases, edema can occur as an allergic reaction to an anesthetic.Improve the condition with an antiallergic drug called histamine.If the edema does not decrease, this may indicate on the development of the inflammatory process of after removal of the third molar, which is a good reason to seek medical help.

Temperature and pain

Traumatic tooth extraction can cause an increase in body temperature, and this is considered an acceptable reaction of the body.As a rule, the patient's condition is normalized for 2-3 days, if you follow the rules of hygiene, take antipyretics and follow other recommendations of the dentist.

After removing the wisdom tooth, it hurts not only the hole, but also the throat, jaw, the adjacent tooth and gums.The symptom may last several days, arises as a reaction to damage to the peri-tooth nerves and tissues of .

Bleeding

It is normal if the blood comes from the socket immediately after the extraction of the tooth.The reason is the rupture of blood vessels.The doctor takes the necessary measures to stop bleeding and disinfect the wound.Bleeding may occur several hours after the intervention.Independently, the blood can be stopped with a gauze tampon, which should be applied to the hole and slightly bite it.

Pus

If suppurative deposits form in the hole and peritoneal tissues, this indicates the onset of infection.There may be several reasons for infection:

• non-compliance with oral hygiene and other dental instructions;
• a fragment of the tooth that remained in the tissue after surgery;

Suppuration also occurs in complex cases of removal of third molars.For example, untreated inflammation in time is the cause of the appearance of purulent deposits, fistulas on the gums and even cysts.Independently to remove suppuration is not recommended, as there is a risk only to complicate a status and to cause more serious complications.It is necessary in such cases to contact the doctor who finds out and will eliminate the cause of inflammation of .

Dry hole

After removal of the third molar, a blood clot remains in the well, which plays an important role in the healing process of the wound.It protects the nerve endings and promotes the formation of bone tissue.This is why you should not take hot food and rinse your mouth for 1-2 days after the procedure to avoid resorption of the clot.If it does not form, then a complication known as a dry socket develops.

After a complex extraction of wisdom teeth, the consequence arises very often.In the absence of a blood clot, a sensation of pain in the ears develops, may have an aftertaste in the mouth of .A dry hole is often the cause of the development of diseases such as alveolitis and inflammation of the gums.The first symptom of the inflammatory process is acute pain in the hole.What to do in such cases?Independently improve the condition does not work, you need to contact the dentist.The doctor will treat the wound with an anti-inflammatory gel and apply a bandage - a gauze swab.

Paresthesia and alveolitis

In the process of removing the wisdom tooth, nerves can be damaged, which leads to numbness of the chin, lips, and tongue.The complication is known as paresthesia.As a rule, it passes some time after the operation.Serious damage provokes the development of a chronic form of complication.Cases with paresthesia, fortunately, are very rare.

Alveolitis occurs as a result of the removal of wisdom teeth and is considered one of 's most serious complications after the procedure of .The cause of the development may be a dry hole, chronic inflammation of the tissues near the tooth, a fragment of the tooth left after removal.

Expressive symptoms of the alveolitis appear within 1-3 days after the procedure.The patient is disturbed by acute pain, there is a specific smell from the mouth.Then the hole is covered with a gray coating, severe pain interferes with drinking and eating.Independently doing nothing is not recommended.You should consult a doctor, he will prescribe a set of medicines, cleanse the mouth, treat the mucous with the necessary means to promote the healing of the socket.