Thinking about removing your wisdom teeth can be nerve-wracking, especially if you’re not sure what to expect. How much pain will you have to endure, and will it be worth it in the end? To help you feel better about your upcoming wisdom teeth removal, here are some of the common myths that surround the process, as well as their respective truths
Wisdom teeth – why do they cause problems?
Your wisdom teeth (or third molars) are four more teeth that grow at a 45-degree angle in your jaw. This means they typically grow straight into your face, rather than straight down and out of your mouth like other teeth. Because wisdom teeth don’t have room to erupt properly, they can become misaligned or crowd other teeth, causing pain and infections. Many dentists recommend removing them – but there’s no need to rush into it if you can avoid it! You’re only supposed to have four wisdom teeth – if you have a gap where one should be, your dentist may suggest having it removed so that another tooth won’t grow there instead. If your teeth are health, talk with your dentist about whether getting rid of all four wisdom teeth is necessary. There’s a good chance you’ll be able to keep two of them and save yourself some time and money.
Removing wisdom teeth in adults
There are three main reasons why you might have your wisdom teeth removed. 1) Crowding—If your wisdom teeth are impacted, meaning they’re not properly positioned in your mouth, it can cause issues when trying to brush and floss. Also, wisdom teeth that are misaligned may come in crooked, which can lead to a number of problems. 2) Abscesses—Facial infections around a wisdom tooth can sometimes be caused by an abscess (pus pocket). These pockets of pus are painful, so if you start to experience any symptoms like swelling or tenderness, call your dentist immediately.
3) Decay— Wisdom teeth that haven’t broken through yet can sometimes grow into existing cavities on neighboring teeth. They also produce more plaque than regular teeth, making them more susceptible to decay as well. Removing impacted wisdom teeth: Before having your wisdom teeth taken out, there will likely be a few X-rays taken at various angles in order to determine how far back each tooth is growing and what kind of shape it’s in. Depending on how far back each tooth is growing, your dentist may discuss with you whether removing these particular molars would put pressure on other healthy molars nearby or interfere with their function if left behind.
Myths about wisdom teeth extraction
Many patients are scared to learn that their wisdom teeth are impacted and will need to be extracted. They often ask me if wisdom teeth removal is painful. I tell them that it isn’t always. Of course, every extraction and patient is different, but there are things you can do to minimize your discomfort during and after surgery. Here are a few wisdom teeth myths dispelled: Wisdom teeth removal pain is severe; You won’t have any issues after having your wisdom teeth pulled; Wisdom tooth removal causes long-term side effects. Today, we’ll explore each of these myths in more detail so you can make an informed decision about whether or not you should remove your impacted wisdom teeth. (or should we leave them alone?)
You know how sharp human teeth grow in at birth? The mouth contains four types of adult teeth: incisors, premolars, molars and wisdom teeth. We all have twenty eight incisors, twelve premolars and twelve molars (with six on top/six on bottom). We also all have four third molars – otherwise known as wisdom teeth – which usually start developing at around age 17 years old (and sometimes even later than that) and continue growing throughout our entire lives until they reach full maturity (usually around 25 years old). Third molar development occurs slowly because our jaws don’t grow as much when we get older as they did when we were children.
Wisdom teeth
Cost is probably your most pressing question when it comes to wisdom teeth removal. The procedure runs between $600 and $1500 and a simple extraction of wisdom teeth can cost up to $4,000. There are several factors that will determine how much you’ll have to pay for your procedure, including: health insurance coverage, whether or not you’re receiving sedation, whether or not there are complications during surgery and how many wisdom teeth need to be removed. Make sure you ask all these questions before you commit to surgery!
How much does it cost to remove your wisdom teeth?
There are many factors that play into a price for wisdom teeth removal. Because there are four wisdom teeth, which all typically develop at different times, you may have to have multiple procedures, which increases your price. The location of your wisdom teeth also plays a factor—specifically if it’s in an area where infection is likely (for example, wisdom teeth growing in towards your tongue).
If you need to remove all four of your wisdom teeth due to severe crowding or misalignment, you’ll also have a higher price tag than someone who only needs one removed. Some insurance companies will pay for your procedure, but not everyone has dental insurance so here are some cost estimations: $800-$2,200 average cost range to have all four extracted; $100-$800 average cost range to have just one extracted; $50-150 per extraction without anesthesia without general anesthesia with general anesthesia without IV sedation with IV sedation. Make sure to ask your dentist about pricing and payment options during your consultation visit so you know what’s best for you!
Questions you should ask before having them removed
The pain and recovery time associated with having your wisdom teeth. Depends on a few different factors, including your personal health, location of impacted teeth, dental extraction technique and anesthesia. If you’re able to get answers to these questions before scheduling a surgery date. (and ideally after consulting with a professional), Then you’ll be more prepared. For what to expect before and after your wisdom teeth removal. The following are some important things to ask about wisdom tooth removal.
What dental extraction technique will be? While most dentists opt for mechanical extraction—whereby tools like pliers. Used to gently remove impacted teeth—there are alternative methods for removing impacted teeth. For example, oral surgeons might recommend getting local anesthetic in advance; they can make one small incision into your gums. Or use a laser or ultrasound device to remove all four impacted teeth at once. Oral surgeons also typically offer sedation services in addition to local anesthetic. Will any type of oral surgery be? Once again, there are two main categories when it comes to extracting impacted teeth — minor extractions and surgical extractions.
