Wisdom tooth extraction, Dentistry FAQ

Understanding Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Pain and Healing Concerns

Questions related to wisdom tooth extraction? About 42 hours after having my wisdom teeth removed, I noticed a white area at the suture site, which I read online is a protective covering for the wound. However, there is a red area on the oral mucosa near the base of my tongue beh...

Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, the area is likely still inflamed. It is recommended to continue taking anti-inflammatory pain relievers and antibiotics, and to return to the original clinic for suture removal and follow-up within a week. Sincerely, Lin Chia-Yung, Department of...

How Long Does Wisdom Tooth Extraction Take and Pain Management Tips

Regarding wisdom tooth extraction? How long does it take to extract a horizontal wisdom tooth (my wisdom tooth hasn't fully erupted yet)? Also, if a topical anesthetic is applied first, will the injection of local anesthesia still be painful?

Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: Under normal circumstances, the procedure takes about 30 to 50 minutes. Generally, after surface anesthesia, there should be minimal pain sensation when the needle is inserted (however, some sensation may still be present, including pulling, pushing, and pressure during th...

Bleeding Gums After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Causes and Solutions

Gum bleeding after wisdom tooth extraction? Hello, Doctor. I had my wisdom teeth extracted last week. Yesterday and today, I noticed some bleeding while brushing my teeth and using dental floss. Additionally, I've been experiencing occasional sharp pain (lasting about a seco...

Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
Bleeding gums when using dental floss indicate gum inflammation, which may be due to inadequate oral hygiene or prolonged sleep deprivation. If this occurs frequently, it is advisable to return for a follow-up appointment with a dentist for further examination. Dr. Tseng Kuang-Hu...

Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Understanding Pain and Recovery

Post-operative issues after wisdom tooth extraction? I had my upper and lower left wisdom teeth, both impacted, extracted on July 6th. Today is the fifth day, and starting yesterday, I was able to talk and eat without pain. However, this morning, I started having difficulty speak...

Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
If you experience pain at the extraction site after having your wisdom teeth removed, it may indicate inflammation or infection at the site. It is recommended to maintain good oral hygiene, and if the pain persists, it is advisable to return for a follow-up examination of the wou...

Pain When Chewing After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Is It Normal?

Pain while chewing three weeks after wisdom tooth extraction? I had my lower right wisdom tooth extracted on June 18, and the stitches were removed on June 30. A week after the stitches were taken out, I tried to bite with my right side teeth (not hard food), but I experienced pa...

Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: Is it the entire row of teeth or just a specific tooth? After wisdom tooth extraction, it is common for the adjacent tooth (the second molar) to experience symptoms such as exposed roots, sensitivity, and discomfort due to its proximity to the extraction site, or it may be...

Timing for Orthodontics After Dental Filling: What You Need to Know

Dental filling, orthodontics? Hello Doctor: I recently had a large cavity in my lower right molar filled, but I haven't had a root canal yet. I've had it filled twice already. I would like to know how long after the filling I can undergo orthodontic treatment, and what ...

Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: Dental fillings or root canal treatments will not affect future orthodontic treatment, unless crowns (the type that covers the teeth) are involved. As for wisdom tooth extraction, it is case by case (the benefits and drawbacks of tooth extraction vary depending on individu...

Understanding Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction Complications

Questions related to wisdom tooth extraction? About 42 hours after having my wisdom teeth removed, I noticed a white area at the site of the stitches, which I read is a protective covering for the wound. However, there is a red area on the oral mucosa near the base of my tongue b...

Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: During the process of wisdom tooth extraction, pressure is applied, and the delicate oral mucosa may be injured and inflamed, which can lead to symptoms such as redness, swelling, and pain when swallowing saliva. This is quite common. However, if symptoms persist for more ...

How Long Can You Wait to Remove Stitches After Wisdom Tooth Extraction?

Inquiry about the timeline for wisdom tooth suture removal? Hello Dr. Lin, I apologize for bothering you again. After having my two horizontal wisdom teeth extracted on May 13, I was unable to return to the hospital for suture removal due to the pandemic. The sutures for the upp...

Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: If absorbable sutures are used, it is recommended to leave them for about 3 months. For regular silk or nylon sutures, it is best to remove them in about a month. If not addressed, there may be a risk of chronic inflammation, and the sutures will continue to be absorbed by...

Understanding Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction Pain: Causes and Remedies

Experiencing tooth pain after wisdom tooth extraction for a period of time? I had my lower right wisdom tooth extracted in early April; it was horizontally impacted, and the doctor mentioned that the roots were quite deep. Recently, for the past two or three days, I've been ...

Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
After the extraction of impacted wisdom teeth, if there is pain near the wound, it may indicate inflammation or infection. It is advisable to return for a follow-up appointment for a thorough examination by a dentist. Dr. Tseng Guang-Hui, Department of Dentistry, Nantou Hospital.

Unidentified Object Found in Gum After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: What to Know

Three months after having my wisdom teeth extracted, an object was detected in the original position of the wisdom teeth during a full-mouth X-ray? Dear Dr. Tseng, I had my lower left horizontal wisdom tooth extracted in mid-February of this year (it was surgically removed), and...

Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
Three months after wisdom tooth extraction, a full-mouth X-ray revealed a foreign object in the original location of the wisdom tooth. It is recommended to return to the original extraction clinic for a detailed examination. Dr. Tseng Guang-Hui, Department of Dentistry, Nantou Ho...

Understanding Jaw Pain After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Causes and Solutions

It seems like my wisdom teeth are coming in, and my jaw is sore? Hello Doctor, I had all my lower wisdom teeth extracted last year. Recently, I've been experiencing mild pain in the upper right wisdom tooth area and soreness in my jaw. Today, I noticed that the gums around m...

Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: Jaw pain is usually caused by occlusal issues, and the eruption of wisdom teeth may exacerbate these problems. It is recommended to have an X-ray taken to confirm the diagnosis once the pandemic stabilizes. Sincerely, Dr. Lin Chia-Yung, Department of Dentistry, Taichung Ho...

Two Weeks Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: What to Do About Stitches?

The stitches from the wisdom tooth extraction have not dissolved after two weeks? Hello, doctor. I had my wisdom teeth extracted and received two stitches (self-absorbing sutures). A few days ago, one of the suture ends came off, but the other one has not fallen out even after ne...

Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: If there is a clinic near your residence, you can have the stitches removed at the nearest clinic without needing to return to the original clinic. This is a response from Dr. Lin Chia-Yung, Department of Dentistry, Taichung Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare.

Managing Persistent Headaches After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: What to Know

Persistent migraine after extraction of the upper right wisdom tooth? I would like to ask about my experience after having my upper right wisdom tooth extracted on April 27. Everything was normal except for some mild discomfort at the extraction site. On April 29, I returned for ...

Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: 1. Could the tension headache be due to the wound not being fully healed? Ans: It's possible. 2. Or could it be due to an infection? However, there are no other symptoms except for this headache... Ans: Infections typically present with other noticeable symptoms, incl...

Understanding Facial Swelling After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Causes and Solutions

Facial swelling after wisdom tooth extraction? On Thursday afternoon, I was advised to extract both my upper and lower right wisdom teeth due to several months of recurring pain. Three hours post-surgery, I experienced some pain, but my face appeared normal. The next day, while t...

Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
It is recommended to apply ice packs for swelling and bleeding control on the first day after having both upper and lower wisdom teeth extracted. However, it is not advised to continue icing on the second day. If facial swelling persists, in addition to taking anti-inflammatory a...

Is It Normal to Feel Discomfort After Wisdom Tooth Extraction?

After the wisdom tooth extraction site has healed, it feels strange when moving the mouth? Hello, doctor. After having my upper wisdom tooth extracted, I developed alveolar osteitis. During my follow-up appointment last week, the doctor mentioned that I have recovered about 80%, ...

Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: If the gum at the wound site has fully healed and there is no foul odor or purulent discharge, it is recommended to simply observe the situation and avoid any invasive treatments, allowing the body to heal itself. This is a response from Dr. Lin Chia-Yung, Department of De...

Understanding Wisdom Tooth Extraction Recovery and Related Pain

Wisdom tooth extraction recovery? Hello, Doctor. About three months ago, I had my lower horizontal wisdom tooth and a molar with a cavity extracted. After performing root canal treatment on the molar, the wisdom tooth was removed. The wisdom tooth extraction site stopped hurting ...

Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
Consult a physician to check if the extraction site of your wisdom tooth is inflamed, especially since it has only been a little over a week since the extraction and the wound has not fully healed, which raises the possibility of inflammation or infection. Dr. Tseng Guang-Hui fro...

Persistent Pain After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Understanding Alveolar Osteitis

It has been nearly two months since my wisdom tooth extraction, and it still hasn't healed? Hello, doctor. After having my upper right wisdom tooth extracted on February 18, everything seemed normal during the recovery. I had the stitches removed a week later, but I experien...

Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: If you have been seen at two different clinics with differing diagnoses, it is recommended to visit a medical center's oral and maxillofacial surgery department for a facial cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan to confirm if there are any other issues. If the gum...

Concerns About Multiple Panoramic X-Rays and Thyroid Cancer Risk

A panoramic X-ray should be performed during each evaluation? I had a panoramic X-ray taken in March 2021 (while wearing a protective apron), and the doctor recommended orthodontic treatment to close the gap from my missing tooth. Then in April, I had panoramic X-rays taken on tw...

Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: The radiation dose from dental X-rays is indeed very low, and it is common practice to take X-rays prior to treatment at a new clinic to avoid disputes. What you mentioned is standard procedure in dentistry. If you are concerned about the risk of cancer, you can strongly r...

Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Persistent Bone Pain and Discomfort

A month after having my wisdom teeth removed, I started experiencing bone pain? I had my upper and lower left wisdom teeth extracted at the end of October last year. The lower wisdom tooth was positioned over the front teeth, so the gum had to be incised to remove the tooth in pi...

Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: If you have already been examined at a large hospital and no issues were found, it is recommended to relax and wait for the wound to heal (the tooth extraction was on March 18, and the wound will take at least one week to appear more normal). If there are issues with your ...

Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Pain Near Front Teeth Explained

After wisdom tooth extraction, there is pain near the front teeth? On March 17, I had my lower left wisdom tooth extracted. Starting on March 20, I began to feel pain radiating towards my front teeth, and now the area near the front teeth is hurting. However, I have removed the t...

Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: The initial healing of a tooth extraction wound typically takes at least 7 to 10 days. It may be advisable to have the clinic's dentist re-evaluate the pain in your front teeth. It is recommended that you ask the dentist to check the front teeth area during your follo...

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