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Wisdom Tooth Surgery

Wisdom tooth surgery, also known as third molar extraction, is a common oral surgical procedure performed to remove one or more wisdom teeth — the last set of molars that typically erupt between the ages of 17 and 25

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Why Wisdom Tooth Surgery is Needed

 

A. Impacted Teeth

  • Wisdom teeth are often impacted, meaning they don’t have enough room to erupt normally.

  • They may grow sideways, partially emerge, or remain trapped under the gum and bone.

B. Pain and Discomfort

  • Impacted wisdom teeth can cause jaw pain, swelling, and tenderness in the gums.

C. Infection and Gum Disease

  • Partially erupted teeth can trap food and bacteria, leading to pericoronitis (inflammation of the gum tissue), infection, and even cysts or abscesses.

D. Damage to Other Teeth

  • Misaligned wisdom teeth can push against adjacent molars, causing misalignment and damage to healthy teeth.

E. To Prevent Future Problems

  • In some cases, wisdom teeth are removed preventively, even if they aren’t currently causing problems, to avoid future complications.

Types of Wisdom Tooth Surgery

 

A. Simple Extraction

  • For wisdom teeth that have fully erupted.

  • Procedure involves loosening the tooth with an elevator and removing it with forceps.

B. Surgical Extraction

  • Required for impacted or partially erupted teeth.

  • A minor surgical procedure is performed under local or general anesthesia.

  • May involve cutting the gum, removing bone, or sectioning the tooth.

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