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Extractions of wisdom tooth can be painful at times as it requires a lot of bone cutting. It is normal to have pain and swelling for 10 days so need to worry. Tell your dentist to prescribe good medications and painkillers as per your health and age.
No need have cool food. Only you do not have to take hot food. You are allowed to take warm food (at room temperature)
stat warm saline gargle thrice a day. It will take about 2 weeks to heal. Do not inhale the steam too forcefully as it may...more
No need have cool food. Only you do not have to take hot food. You are allowed to take warm food (at room temperature)
stat warm saline gargle thrice a day. It will take about 2 weeks to heal. Do not inhale the steam too forcefully as it may...more
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Hi,
There are no side effects after extraction only certain restrictions post extraction. Mild discomfort, pain etc will be there which will subside with the prescribed medication.
Usually third molar erupts in a slightly deviated manner .An oral surgeon is specialized in removal of such teeth .but an experienced dentist also can do the treatment.
There are no side effects after extraction only certain restrictions post extraction. Mild discomfort, pain etc will be there which will subside with the prescribed medication.
Usually third molar erupts in a slightly deviated manner .An oral surgeon is specialized in removal of such teeth .but an experienced dentist also can do the treatment.
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The last molar teeth in the mouth are called as wisdom teeth. While in some people they erupt completely into the mouth and function with no problem whatsoever, in others, they remain embedded in the bone, erupt incompletely, erupt at an angle, or are covered by bone or a flap of tissue. They are absent in many.
Of late, dentists recommend removal of wisdom teeth, more a preventative than remedial measure. Some of the reasons for wisdom tooth removal are listed below-
Impaction: Often, w...more
Of late, dentists recommend removal of wisdom teeth, more a preventative than remedial measure. Some of the reasons for wisdom tooth removal are listed below-
Impaction: Often, w...more
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Hello mam, thanks for your query. Well your second molar is hitting the lower gum because it has not counterpart, as your lower second molar is already extracted. This will keep on happening periodically as tooth continues to move down untill it meet any stop. This condition is known as supraeruption. Remedy for this is replacement or lower second molar or extraction of upper second molar. But better treatment option can be suggested only after clinical evaluation. So ask your dentist to give yo...more
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