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MEGAPLANT DENTAL CLINIC

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  • Wisdom Teeth
  • What Are Wisdom Teeth?

    Wisdom teeth are the third molars located at the very back of the mouth. Most people have four wisdom teeth in total, two in the upper jaw and two in the lower jaw. However, from an evolutionary standpoint, the jawbone has become smaller, and with advances in dental prosthetics the rate of molar loss has decreased. As a result, there are cases in which teeth that should erupt cannot do so due to a lack of space and become impacted within the jawbone, as well as cases in which the wisdom teeth do not develop at all.

Types of Wisdom Teeth

  • Wisdom Teeth
    Horizontally impacted wisdom tooth
  • Wisdom Teeth
    Angled impacted wisdom tooth
  • Wisdom Teeth
    Vertically impacted wisdom tooth

Precautions After Wisdom Tooth Extraction

Bite firmly on the gauze for about 2 to 3 hours, and swallow or wipe away any saliva and blood pooling in your mouth.

Even after the bleeding stops, please refrain from using a straw.

After wisdom tooth extraction, please avoid bathing, exercise, drinking alcohol, and smoking.

Do not touch the extraction site with your tongue or irritate it with rough foods.

Please take your medication exactly as prescribed.