Wisdom Tooth Removal: A Wise Move

WISDOM TOOTH REMOVAL A WISE DECISION WISDOM TEETH BY THE NUMBERS 3RD MOLARS ALTERNATE NAME for wisdom teeth AGE RANGE 17-25 when wisdom teeth normally erupt NUMBER of wisdom teeth most people have 5% of wisdom tooth impactions damage roots of other teeth 35% of the population never develops any wisdom teeth! THE MPORTANCE OF WISDOM TOOTH REMOVAL AVOID IMPACTED TEETH IMPACTED TEETH cannot break through gums May damage nearby teeth ! Bacteria from infection could lead to systemic DANGERS OF MРАСТЕD ТЕЕТH problems with the heart and kidneys A cyst or tumor could develop and damage nerves or bone MAINTAIN GOOD ORAL HYGIENE Greater chance of ERUPTION chronic periodontal disease of wisdom teeth may cause other teeth to crowd together, making effective flossing and brushing more difficult Removal can improve overall dental hygiene THE REMOVAL PROCESS ORAL SURGERY CONSULTATION THE ORAL SURGEON VISIT an oral surgeon for comprehensive advice and care will evaluate the state of your wisdom teeth REMOVAL SURGERY IMPACTED TEETH FULLY ERUPTED TEETH You'll be sedated and anesthetized so you feel and remember nothing You'll be given a local anesthetic and possibly a sedative A small incision will be made in the gums to remove the tooth Erupted teeth are relatively easy to extract RECOVERY TIPS AVOID rinsing, spitting, or sucking on straws for at least 24 hours TAKE prescription pain medication as directed by your oral surgeon FINISH any prescribed antibiotics EAT ONLY liquid or soft foods for a few days INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY ANTHONY TR, GREEN, DDS, PC www.drgreendentalimplantsny.com Sources: http//wwwwebndeomforal-healthguide/wisdom-teeth http://www.webmdcomforal-heelth/guide/wisdom-leethipage-a http://sciencehowstuffworka.com/environmental/ife/evolution/nowisdom-teethahtm http://www.anoms.org/wadomteethphp http://www.dranthonygrean.com/wiadom-teeth.html WISDOM TOOTH REMOVAL A WISE DECISION WISDOM TEETH BY THE NUMBERS 3RD MOLARS ALTERNATE NAME for wisdom teeth AGE RANGE 17-25 when wisdom teeth normally erupt NUMBER of wisdom teeth most people have 5% of wisdom tooth impactions damage roots of other teeth 35% of the population never develops any wisdom teeth! THE MPORTANCE OF WISDOM TOOTH REMOVAL AVOID IMPACTED TEETH IMPACTED TEETH cannot break through gums May damage nearby teeth ! Bacteria from infection could lead to systemic DANGERS OF MРАСТЕD ТЕЕТH problems with the heart and kidneys A cyst or tumor could develop and damage nerves or bone MAINTAIN GOOD ORAL HYGIENE Greater chance of ERUPTION chronic periodontal disease of wisdom teeth may cause other teeth to crowd together, making effective flossing and brushing more difficult Removal can improve overall dental hygiene THE REMOVAL PROCESS ORAL SURGERY CONSULTATION THE ORAL SURGEON VISIT an oral surgeon for comprehensive advice and care will evaluate the state of your wisdom teeth REMOVAL SURGERY IMPACTED TEETH FULLY ERUPTED TEETH You'll be sedated and anesthetized so you feel and remember nothing You'll be given a local anesthetic and possibly a sedative A small incision will be made in the gums to remove the tooth Erupted teeth are relatively easy to extract RECOVERY TIPS AVOID rinsing, spitting, or sucking on straws for at least 24 hours TAKE prescription pain medication as directed by your oral surgeon FINISH any prescribed antibiotics EAT ONLY liquid or soft foods for a few days INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY ANTHONY TR, GREEN, DDS, PC www.drgreendentalimplantsny.com Sources: http//wwwwebndeomforal-healthguide/wisdom-teeth http://www.webmdcomforal-heelth/guide/wisdom-leethipage-a http://sciencehowstuffworka.com/environmental/ife/evolution/nowisdom-teethahtm http://www.anoms.org/wadomteethphp http://www.dranthonygrean.com/wiadom-teeth.html