Impacts of Wisdom Tooth Extraction on Bite Alignment: What to Know
After the extraction of wisdom teeth, the teeth may not be able to fully occlude? Hello Doctor: A few days ago, I had my upper left wisdom tooth extracted, but I noticed in the mirror that the extraction has resulted in about two-thirds of my lower last molar not having an opposi...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Miss Xiao Li: Hello! If the last tooth on the lower left side is a wisdom tooth, then that is normal! Wishing you peace! Sincerely, Dr. Huang Ting-Fang, Dentistry.[Read More] Impacts of Wisdom Tooth Extraction on Bite Alignment: What to Know
Understanding Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Recovery Time and Care Tips
Wisdom tooth issues? Recently, during my regular check-up at a clinic near my home, I discovered that my second molar has a cavity and there are also some cavities near my wisdom tooth. The dentist recommended that I have my wisdom tooth extracted since it is growing at an angle ...
Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: Initial wound healing typically takes about one week. Normal brushing and eating should be possible within a month. However, to achieve complete absence of any foreign body sensation, it may take approximately six months. Thank you![Read More] Understanding Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Recovery Time and Care Tips
Unexpected Pain on Day 5 After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: What to Know
On the fifth day after wisdom tooth extraction, I suddenly started experiencing a dull pain? It has been 5 days since I had my wisdom teeth removed. Around days 3 and 4, I experienced minimal pain, but this morning I suddenly started feeling swelling and pain in my cheek, which s...
Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: The initial healing of a wound typically takes about one week. However, if after 48 hours you still experience symptoms such as fever, redness, swelling, or pain, it may indicate an infection. It is advisable to return to the original clinic for further examination and tre...[Read More] Unexpected Pain on Day 5 After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: What to Know
Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Understanding Discomfort and Ear Itching
Post-operative issues after wisdom tooth extraction? On the 13th, I had my lower right horizontal wisdom tooth and upper right wisdom tooth extracted. I didn't experience much pain afterward, but I still feel discomfort. My face isn't very swollen, and there's no e...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Ms. Hsiao, Hello! It is common to experience swelling and pain after wisdom tooth extraction. If you have any ear issues, please consult an otolaryngologist. Take care! Wishing you safety and health! Sincerely, Dr. Huang Ting-Fang, Dentistry[Read More] Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Understanding Discomfort and Ear Itching
Understanding Throat Pain After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: What to Expect
Wisdom teeth causing sore throat? I apologize for the inconvenience, but I would like to ask a question. I had my lower right impacted wisdom tooth extracted on the night of April 27, and I had stitches afterward. From that day until April 30, I experienced severe throat pain, an...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Ms. Yue, Hello! Extracting a horizontally impacted wisdom tooth is a surgical procedure, and experiencing swelling and pain is normal due to bleeding within the bone tissue. The deeper the wisdom tooth is buried, the larger and deeper the incision will be, resulting in more...[Read More] Understanding Throat Pain After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: What to Expect
Concerns After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Persistent Swelling and Pain
Concerns After Wisdom Tooth Extraction Three months ago, my daughter had her left wisdom tooth extracted, and since then, there has been a lump the size of a dime below her left cheek. Recently, the lump has shown signs of redness and bruising. Today, we visited a general dentist...
Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: The extraction of impacted wisdom teeth is usually considered a minor surgical procedure, and some tissue damage is inevitable. Therefore, recovery may take some time, especially if there is injury to the alveolar bone or the inferior alveolar nerve, which typically requir...[Read More] Concerns After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Persistent Swelling and Pain
Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Understanding Complications and Healing
Post-operative issues after wisdom tooth extraction? Hello, I would like to inquire about something. I had my wisdom teeth removed in mid-March this year, and after one or two weeks, the wound was still painful, so I went to another clinic for treatment. The doctor said that the ...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Mr. Chou, Hello! Based on the photo, it appears to be a blood clot. It should gradually improve. If you continue to feel discomfort, further examination is necessary. Please communicate more with your physician. Thank you! Wishing you safety and health! Sincerely, Dr. H...[Read More] Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Understanding Complications and Healing
Does Birth Control Affect Wisdom Tooth Extraction Recovery?
Does birth control affect wisdom teeth? Hello Doctor, I have been taking oral contraceptives for two years now, and I am considering having four horizontal wisdom teeth extracted. I have heard that oral contraceptives can affect the healing process after wisdom tooth extraction. ...
Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: Please consult your gynecologist about prescribing contraceptive pills or check the medication leaflet of the pills you are taking. It will indicate the number of days the drug is metabolized in the body, which is usually the metabolism days plus 1 to 2 days, equating to t...[Read More] Does Birth Control Affect Wisdom Tooth Extraction Recovery?
Understanding Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Healing and Expectations
It's been over a week since I had my wisdom teeth extracted? Hello, doctor. I had both my upper and lower wisdom teeth extracted at once. Currently, I only feel a dull ache, but the upper teeth feel like they are pressing against my cheek. Is it normal to see white around th...
Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: The epithelial growth typically takes 7 days, and the initial healing process requires about a month. The white area should be new tissue. If there are no significant signs of redness, swelling, heat, pain, or bleeding, there is no need to worry. You should return to the o...[Read More] Understanding Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Healing and Expectations
Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Managing Swelling and Hard Lumps
After having wisdom teeth removed, the jaw may feel swollen and tight? Three days after having my wisdom teeth removed, my face became so swollen that I went to see an ENT specialist. The doctor said the swelling was due to an infection. After taking medication, the swelling decr...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Miss Abby: Hello! Swelling after wisdom tooth extraction is normal! As long as the swelling does not extend to the neck, there is no fever, and breathing is normal, it's fine! Apply warm compresses, and it should subside in about 4 to 5 days. Just avoid infection! Pleas...[Read More] Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Managing Swelling and Hard Lumps
Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Managing Cheek Biting and Risks
Complications after wisdom tooth extraction? I previously had my upper left wisdom tooth extracted due to food getting stuck between my teeth. However, the aftermath is that regardless of whether I am eating or not, my left teeth keep biting into the inside of my cheek, which is ...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Ms. Jen, Hello! It is indeed a concern! If there are wisdom teeth in the lower jaw, having them extracted may resolve the issue. Otherwise, allowing the oral muscles to exercise should help improve the situation! Please communicate more with your physician. Thank you! Wishi...[Read More] Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Managing Cheek Biting and Risks
Understanding Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction Oral Changes
After wisdom tooth extraction Hello, two days after having my lower left wisdom tooth extracted, I noticed a large white area on the gum next to the extraction site, with a small spot that looks like blood in the center. There is no pain, but I feel something unusual in my mouth....
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
The above situation may indicate that the tissue around the extraction site is beginning to heal slowly after tooth removal, and it is recommended to consult a dentist for further examination.[Read More] Understanding Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction Oral Changes
Why Your Teeth Hurt After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Causes and Solutions
The teeth adjacent to the extracted wisdom tooth are becoming increasingly painful? Hello, I had swelling and inflammation near my wisdom tooth two weeks ago (after seeing a doctor), so I scheduled an extraction for last Monday. However, the situation is that whenever I eat, the ...
Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: After having your wisdom teeth extracted, the wound may be larger and may take a longer time to heal. During this process, it is important to keep the area clean to prevent inflammation and infection. It is recommended that you return to the original clinic for the dentist...[Read More] Why Your Teeth Hurt After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Causes and Solutions
Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction Diet: When Can You Eat Normally Again?
Diet After Wisdom Tooth Extraction Hello, on the first day, I had my upper right and lower right wisdom teeth extracted (they were not impacted, but due to difficulty in cleaning, they had cavities and had caused pain before, so the doctor recommended extraction). The procedure i...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Miss An-An: Hello! Actually, you can resume a normal diet on the third day after the procedure![Read More] Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction Diet: When Can You Eat Normally Again?
Managing Pain After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Tips and Insights
Pain after wisdom tooth extraction? Hello Doctor, I had my lower left wisdom tooth extracted four days ago. I felt generally fine the day after the extraction, but the day before yesterday, I noticed a sore near the wound that looked like a canker sore. However, this afternoon, I...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Hello: 1. After wisdom tooth extraction, postoperative swelling and pain are normal. You can apply ice packs for the first two days, and switch to heat packs once the pain subsides. If the pain persists after a week, please return for a check-up with your dentist. 2. The symptoms...[Read More] Managing Pain After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Tips and Insights
Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Managing Bleeding and Food Particles
Bleeding from the wisdom tooth extraction site while flossing? After having my wisdom teeth extracted on January 24, I have not experienced pain, but as of today (February 13), I am still using the tip of a dental floss pick to remove food debris from the wound, and there is stil...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Without actually seeing the lesion, it is impossible to make a definitive diagnosis. If it is causing significant distress, please seek medical attention promptly.[Read More] Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Managing Bleeding and Food Particles
Can You Get Braces Right After Wisdom Tooth Extraction?
Can I get braces immediately after having my impacted wisdom teeth removed? Or is it possible to avoid extracting impacted wisdom teeth? There is a horizontal wisdom tooth in the lower right that is very close to the nerve. I am wondering if it is possible to undergo orthodontic ...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
1. Whether or not you can undergo orthodontic treatment without extracting your wisdom teeth depends on your orthodontist. You should consult with them to determine if the presence or absence of wisdom teeth will affect your orthodontic treatment. 2. After the extraction of imp...[Read More] Can You Get Braces Right After Wisdom Tooth Extraction?
Will My Gums Heal After Wisdom Tooth Extraction?
Wisdom tooth surgery issues? Hello, doctor. Today I had surgery at the hospital to remove my impacted wisdom tooth, and a piece of my gum was cut away. Will my gum grow back?
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Ms. Zhen, Hello! (After the extraction of a difficult wisdom tooth, a piece of the gum was cut away.) Essentially, during the extraction of a wisdom tooth, the gum needs to be incised, and the tooth is then sectioned into smaller pieces for removal. Additionally, any inflam...[Read More] Will My Gums Heal After Wisdom Tooth Extraction?
Do You Need an Oral Surgeon for Wisdom Tooth Extraction?
Is it necessary to see an oral surgeon for the extraction of impacted wisdom teeth? 1. I visited two dental clinics, and both referred me to a major hospital's oral surgery department for the extraction of my impacted wisdom teeth. Is a regional hospital considered a major h...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
1. There is no requirement that impacted wisdom teeth must be extracted by an oral surgeon; as long as the oral surgeon has sufficient clinical experience in this area, the extraction process may be quicker and the wound management more effective. 3. Extraction of the adjacent mo...[Read More] Do You Need an Oral Surgeon for Wisdom Tooth Extraction?
Managing Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction Inflammation and Pain
Post-operative inflammation of the extraction site after wisdom tooth removal? Hello, Doctor. On November 5th, I had my lower right wisdom tooth extracted. I had my stitches removed at the end of December. For the past couple of days, I've been going to bed late, and the sut...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Ms. CY, Hello! On November 5th, I had my lower right wisdom tooth extracted and the stitches were removed at the end of December. Recently, I have been staying up late for the past couple of days, and the original suture site has become inflamed and swollen, making it diffi...[Read More] Managing Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction Inflammation and Pain