Wisdom tooth extraction
Wisdom teeth are usually among the last to erupt (around 18-27 years of age) and are the third molars and eighth in the tooth row (this is why they are sometimes called "eight teeth"). Wisdom teeth can be removed before they emerge or while they are erupting. The most common reason is their improper growth, which puts pressure on the roots of neighboring teeth and causes trauma to the tissues. At our dental clinic you can have your wisdom teeth removed quickly and painlessly. Below we will look at this procedure in a little more detail.
Wisdom teeth - do we need them?
The number of wisdom teeth varies from person to person, mostly from one to four. However, sometimes (quite rarely) there are patients who have more than four wisdom teeth.
Nowadays, there is no urgent need for eight teeth. A few centuries ago, they were required for chewing coarse food. Now our gastronomic habits have fundamentally changed and the need for 3 molars is no longer necessary.
One could argue that nature endowed us with wisdom teeth for some reason. In the course of evolution from primitive to modern man, our brains got bigger and our skulls changed. Simply put, there wasn't enough room for the "eights.
Removal of wisdom teeth - when it is necessary
There are several main reasons why third molars need to be extracted (removed).
These include:
- Destroyed wisdom teeth;
- Teeth that have not erupted, or teeth that have erupted at an angle;
- Teeth that cause problems with the correct bite;
- Third molars that are growing close to other (neighboring) teeth.
Thanks to modern technological equipment the doctor is able to get all the information about the location of the tooth, and understands how to remove it in the most optimal way.
Most often our specialists perform atypical extraction of "octogenes" (teeth with irregularities). However, there are cases where we remove perfectly healthy, normally growing wisdom teeth, as well as treat third molars affected by decay at the request of the client.
How third molars are removed
The extraction of wisdom teeth is a very common, frequently performed operation. The procedure is quite the same as a standard tooth extraction. The only difference is the incorrect position of the third molars. Sometimes it is hard to reach a tooth, because the gum or bone is closing it, or the root of a tooth growing next to it gets in the way.
In fact, there is nothing wrong with this surgery. However, if the patient experiences panic and is afraid to visit dentists, sedation will be offered. This is a procedure in which a person inhales a special, absolutely harmless gas (sevoran) for the body. This substance helps to calm down, relieves anxiety and relaxes the patient. Local anesthesia ensures the absence of pain.
Extraction of "octogenes" growing in the upper and lower jaws has its own difficulties. So in the first case, it is more difficult to get to the teeth. When you want to remove the third molars growing in the lower jaw, you need to take into account the denser bone tissue. Because of this, the roots are somewhat curved and the extraction process is more difficult.
Retained third molars - removal
Teeth that have not erupted all the way through are called retained teeth. Their extraction is a complicated process. It requires more serious manipulation - to cut the gum, to remove some bone tissue. However, even this rather difficult procedure will be safe and painless for our patients. The removal process uses ultrasound equipment or laser. The same applies to the extraction of displaced, misaligned teeth.
Recovery from removal of the figure eight
In order for the healing process to proceed quickly and without complications, you should follow a few elementary recommendations.
- Do not eat or drink anything for two hours after the procedure.
- Hot food and drink are allowed 24 hours after surgery.
- For the first few days after extraction, you should try to chew food on the opposite side of your mouth.
- Brushing may not be carried out before 24 hours after wisdom tooth extraction.
Also, you should not disregard the instructions of your doctor and rinse your mouth more often or less often than the instructions state. Warming the cheek is also not allowed.
Professional removal of wisdom teeth - quickly and painlessly
Innovative technological equipment and modern anesthetics have brought dentistry to a fundamentally new stage of development. Our clinic uses only the best equipment and preparations. Thanks to this we are able to provide quality services that fully meet the strict European standards.
Before anesthesia is injected, we treat the injection site with a special anesthetic gel to completely eliminate the slightest discomfort. People who suffer from dentophobia (fear of dental procedures) can use the sedation procedure.
The cost of services depends on the complexity of the procedure and additional services. However, with all this, we provide the most favorable, competitive prices.
To make an appointment, simply fill out the elementary form on our website. You can also consult with specialists in the clinic on the phone, in messengers. To find out the prices, call our managers on the contact phone numbers or look at our price list.
At the first consultation, the doctor will tell you in detail about which teeth need to be treated first, about the condition of your gums and about which design you need to choose in order to fill in the missing teeth.
About what actions and manipulations need to be carried out. Learn how to take good care of your mouth so you don't have to go to the dentist as often as possible.
After discussing the above aspects, your dentist will draw up a treatment plan, guide you by the stages, timing, cost of the upcoming treatment, make, if necessary, computer diagnostics of the teeth and make an appointment for you at a convenient time for you to start treatment.
It is worth restoring a lost tooth as early as possible, because delaying such a process can lead to unpleasant health consequences and undesirable costs in the future.
Patients who seek help for tooth loss too late unwittingly start the process of destruction of other adjacent teeth, because the load during chewing is not evenly distributed.
Dental implantation is one of the most reliable and effective procedures that allows you to restore one or more teeth.
The method of dental implantation is now very popular, because it helps patients to restore lost teeth both in the upper and lower jaws without grinding pine teeth, which is always carried out during prosthetics (crowns).
With implantation, the number of lost teeth does not matter. Dental implantation is considered to be the only right way out of care for everyone, because the healing rate of implants today is over 99%!
