The reason for wisdom teeth surgery is simply because either the patient does not have space in the jawbone for the teeth to erupt, or the wisdom teeth could be growing in the wrong position. In many cases, the consequences of removing wisdom teeth are associated with several complications, but often the problem (such as infection) starts before surgery.
Key Takeaways:
- Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt. Â
- They are located on both the lower and upper parts of the back of the gums.Â
- The reason for wisdom teeth surgery is simply because either the patient does not have space in the jawbone for the teeth to erupt, or the wisdom teeth could be growing in the wrong position.
- Depending on the patient, the surgery is usually done under local anaesthesia, which completely blocks pain in your jaw, teeth and gums, while you are awake.
“The surgical removal of wisdom teeth does sound and seems more painful than it actually is, but what you need to be kept in mind, is the relief of pain afterwards. You will never experience pain caused by your wisdom teeth ever again!”
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