Wisdom tooth extraction, Dentistry FAQ

Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Common Concerns and Care Tips

Post-operative issues after wisdom tooth extraction? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask you a few questions. On June 16, I had my upper and lower left wisdom teeth extracted at a large hospital (the lower left wisdom tooth was decayed and frequently inflamed, so I waited for the ...

Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Kaori, Generally, the pain after tooth extraction improves within a week. If you have any issues, please return for a follow-up appointment promptly, and do not misuse medications. Thank you! Wishing you safety and health! Sincerely, Dr. Huang Ting-Fang, Dentistry

Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Understanding Gum and Bone Changes

After Wisdom Tooth Extraction Hello Doctor: I had my upper left wisdom tooth extracted at the end of May, and today I feel something stuck in the upper left area. When I touched it, I found a hard, white, pointed protrusion above the original wisdom tooth site on the gum (it does...

Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: After tooth extraction, if the sharp alveolar bone causes difficulty in chewing, it is recommended to perform alveoloplasty immediately to reshape it into a more comfortable contour. If you prefer not to undergo this procedure, you may observe the changes for six months be...

Managing Pain and Swelling After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: What to Do?

Is there inflammation and swelling of the gums after wisdom tooth extraction? Hello, I would like to ask about my situation. Last Monday, I went to treat a cavity, and after the dentist cleaned my teeth, a small piece of tissue on my lower left wisdom tooth started to feel loose ...

Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: If you are experiencing difficulty opening your mouth, swallowing difficulties, shortness of breath, fever lasting more than 2 days, facial swelling with asymmetry, it is recommended that you go to the emergency room for prompt treatment to prevent acute infection. If you ...

Does Wisdom Tooth Extraction Affect Nearby Teeth Pain?

Will extracting wisdom teeth affect other teeth? It has been 5 days since I had my lower right wisdom tooth extracted, but why is the adjacent tooth starting to hurt intensely?

Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello, during the process of wisdom tooth extraction, it is common to perform adjustments to the gums and alveolar bone, which can also affect the surrounding teeth. However, if this symptom has caused pain that impacts your daily life, I recommend that you promptly visit a medic...

Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction Care: Essential Tips for Recovery

Post-operative Care After Wisdom Tooth Extraction Hello, Doctor. I have my wisdom teeth extracted on Monday and would like to ask about post-operative care. 1. If the clinic does not provide mouthwash, can I use saline solution for rinsing to avoid food debris, since it mention...

Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello, it is recommended that you purchase an oral-specific mouthwash (there are many mouthwashes certified by the health department available on the market) at your own expense, as saline solution does not have antibacterial properties. Rinsing solely with saline solution may no...

Understanding Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Numbness and White Bump Concerns

Wisdom tooth suture white bump Hello, Doctor. I had my lower left wisdom tooth extracted on Monday, and the doctor also stitched it up with three sutures. The bleeding has stopped, and the pain is minimal now. 1. I would like to know why my left side teeth feel a bit numb and s...

Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello, during the process of wisdom tooth extraction, it is common to also perform bone and gum adjustments, so it is normal to experience sensitivity or numbness in the nearby teeth in the short term. It is advisable to continue monitoring the situation. Additionally, the small ...

Managing Pain After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: When to See Your Dentist

Gum and wound pain? Hello, I had surgery five days ago (on May 25) at a large hospital to remove my upper and lower wisdom teeth. I have been applying ice packs as needed, and my wound is healing well. I have been using dental floss and mouthwash (prescribed by my doctor) after e...

Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear (TTДTT): Hello! There is an issue with your wound; please return to the hospital for an examination as soon as possible! Thank you! Wishing you safety! Sincerely, Dr. Huang Ting-Fang, Dentistry.

Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Recovery Tips and Common Concerns

After wisdom tooth extraction Hello, I would like to ask about the benefits of applying collagen after having my impacted wisdom teeth removed. Does it help reduce swelling and pain, or does it promote faster healing? How many days after the extraction can I brush my teeth? Can I...

Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Little Fish, Hello! 1. The application of collagen is intended to promote faster healing! 2. After wisdom tooth extraction, the pain will be less after two days. You should avoid using toothpaste to brush your teeth to prevent irritating the gums, which may cause pain! ...

Understanding Pain and Swelling After Wisdom Tooth Extraction

Pain after wisdom tooth extraction? Hello doctor, it's been 5 days since I had my horizontally impacted wisdom tooth removed and now my gums have suddenly swollen and are painful, with white stuff around the tooth. Is this new tissue growth or an infection?

Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Xiao Yu: Pain after wisdom tooth extraction can vary from person to person within a week. The white substance may be granulation tissue, which is normal; however, if there are any abnormalities, you should return for a follow-up! Thank you! Sincerely, Dr. Huang Ting-Fang, ...

Persistent Swelling After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: What to Do?

Swelling of the face after wisdom tooth extraction that persists for a long time? Hello, doctor. I had my lower right wisdom tooth extracted six months ago, and now when I compare my right and left faces, the left side has defined contours while the right side is noticeably swoll...

Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: When extracting wisdom teeth, if there is any adjustment to the gum tissue or alveolar bone, a longer recovery time is required. According to the literature, bone regeneration typically takes at least six months. Additionally, it is important to consider whether the patien...

Persistent Pain After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Is It Normal?

Pain one week after wisdom tooth extraction? It has been seven days since my wisdom tooth extraction, and I still have stitches. The gums around the molar in front of the wisdom tooth have been persistently aching. Rinsing my mouth, coming into contact with water, or even gently ...

Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
If you are still experiencing pain a week after having your wisdom teeth removed, it may be due to a large wound from the extraction or the removal of an impacted wisdom tooth, which can make it difficult to keep the wound clean and may lead to inflammation. It is recommended to ...

Understanding White Scar Tissue After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: What to Know

Fifteen years ago, I had surgery to remove my wisdom teeth, and now there is a faint white substance present? Dr. Huang, 15 years ago, I had my lower left wisdom tooth extracted at a dental clinic, and the wound was large and deep with three stitches. Bone grafting was not perfor...

Dr. Huang Zhicheng Reply:
Hello: Based on the above situation, the transparent white scar you mentioned is likely from the surgical sutures after your tooth extraction. It is a scar, so please do not worry too much. Wishing you peace and health. Sincerely, Dr. Huang Chih-Cheng, Director of Dentistry, Taoy...

Understanding White Scars After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Expert Insights

Fifteen years after having my wisdom teeth removed, I have developed a whitish substance? Dr. Huang, I apologize, I am the respondent 106786. I would like to change the previous title description of the light white spots on the teeth to transparent white scars, thank you. Also, m...

Dr. Huang Zhicheng Reply:
Hello, based on the situation described, the transparent white scar you mentioned is likely from the surgical sutures after your tooth extraction. It is a scar, so please do not worry too much. Wishing you peace and good health. Sincerely, Dr. Huang Chih-Cheng, Director of Dentis...

Discomfort After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Is It Nerve Damage?

After having my wisdom teeth removed, the area where the anesthesia was administered feels uncomfortable? I had my remaining wisdom tooth (on the right side) extracted last night. I seemed to have a bit of a cold, which made this experience less pleasant. Now that the anesthesia ...

Dr. Huang Zhicheng Reply:
Hello, the pain and limited ability to open your mouth wide after receiving anesthesia near the extraction site is likely due to the prolonged mouth opening during the extraction, which can cause swelling in the surrounding gum tissue. The pain you are experiencing is a result of...

Understanding Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction Pain and Recovery Tips

The pain started on the third day after the extraction of the lower right wisdom tooth? Hello, it has been six days since I had my wisdom teeth extracted (on May 22). There were no stitches, and after an hour, I removed the gauze and noticed a blood clot that came out with it, bu...

Dr. Huang Zhicheng Reply:
Hello, based on the above situation, I hope you will take your medication on time. Please pay attention to oral hygiene, temporarily consume lighter foods, and avoid using straws for drinking. You may be experiencing symptoms of inflammation, so please take the antibiotics prescr...

Is Bleeding Normal After Wisdom Tooth Extraction? Tips for Care

Post-operative bleeding after wisdom tooth extraction? Hello Doctor, I had my upper left wisdom tooth extracted this past Monday evening. After the extraction, I bit down on gauze from 8:30 PM until 11:30 PM, and the bleeding started to subside. However, from Tuesday until now,...

Dr. Huang Zhicheng Reply:
Hello: It is normal to have slight bleeding from the extraction site for up to a week after the procedure, and it's common for saliva to have traces of blood. When using mouthwash, please rinse gently to avoid disrupting the wound or dislodging any blood clots, which could a...

Why Do Other Teeth Hurt After Wisdom Tooth Extraction?

After having wisdom teeth extracted, other teeth may experience pain? Hello doctor, it's been over a week since I had my wisdom teeth removed. The extraction site itself isn't very painful, but the teeth on the same side, both upper and lower, are hurting. What could be...

Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
A week after wisdom tooth extraction, the wound itself is not very painful, but the upper and lower teeth on the same side are still painful. This may be due to the extraction site not fully healing, causing sensitivity or pain in the adjacent teeth when exposed to hot or cold. T...

Understanding Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction Symptoms and Complications

Complications after wisdom tooth extraction? Hello, I would like to ask about the symptoms after having my wisdom tooth extracted. I had my lower right wisdom tooth removed on May 2nd. Immediately after the extraction, I experienced a sore throat, which still persists to some ext...

Dr. Huang Zhicheng Reply:
Hello! After the extraction of the lower wisdom tooth, it is indeed common to experience throat pain; however, this usually improves gradually within three to five days post-surgery. Regarding the protruding foreign object near the extraction site, since the actual condition is u...

Understanding Healing After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: What to Expect

After wisdom tooth extraction Hello Doctor: I had my lower right wisdom tooth extracted last week, and I had my stitches removed on Saturday. However, there is still a hole in my gums where food gets trapped. Is this hole due to the dentist not stitching it properly, or will it h...

Dr. Huang Zhicheng Reply:
Hello, the healing of the extraction socket in the soft tissue typically takes about 1 to 2 weeks. However, as you mentioned, the socket will only gradually heal completely once the underlying hard tissue, which is the bone, has also healed. Wishing you peace and good health. Sin...

Managing Tooth Decay: Options for Your Second Molar Before Wisdom Tooth Extraction

Fill the second molar? Hello: My second molar has had a root canal treatment, and it is very close to my impacted wisdom tooth. I need to have the wisdom tooth extracted before I can get a dental crown. However, I have an exam in July, and I don't want to have the wisdom too...

Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
If the molar has undergone root canal treatment the next day, even though the wisdom tooth has not been extracted and a crown has not yet been placed, it can still be filled with resin. This provides better sealing. However, before getting the crown, it is advisable to avoid biti...

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