While wisdom teeth can be extracted in a standard way, surgical operations may be necessary for the extraction of this tooth. First, it is necessary to determine how the tooth will be extracted. For this, a panoramic x-ray or tomography is taken. Afterwards, the type of tooth extraction is determined. If there is no extra condition in both extractions, local anesthesia is applied.
The wisdom teeth are usually impacted due to their position in the jawbone and the fact that they are covered with gum or bone. In addition, due to their location in the jawbone, they can sometimes put pressure on the molars in front of them. Therefore, crowding occurs.
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What are wisdom teeth and how many are there?
There are 4 of these teeth in total in each individual. Their locations can be defined as lower right back, upper right back, lower left back and upper left back. It is very unlikely that they will grow at the same time. They usually grow in different periods. Therefore, it corresponds to different stages of the oral structure. Therefore, it is quite natural for the same individual to remove one tooth with pain, one without pain and the others without feeling at all.
Some wisdom teeth that are genetically weak may not erupt at all. It can remain embedded in the lower part without causing any health problems. However, such a situation does not mean that there is no wisdom tooth.
At what age do wisdom teeth start to erupt?
These teeth, which are located at the very back, begin to erupt between the ages of 17 and 25. Some people may have great difficulty in this process. Because of the pain it causes in the mouth and jaw parts, a very serious pain can be felt. However, in some individuals, it can be seen that these teeth appear at the age of 30, not in their 20s. In some, they may not erupt.
Teeth have a certain order when they erupt and these teeth, which are located at the back, erupt last. After all the teeth erupt, space is allocated for the wisdom teeth. If there is no space, it cannot fully erupt, but it can cause pain.
What are the symptoms of wisdom teeth?
When it can find enough space in the gums, it comes out as it should. It can show a healthy development and cause no problems. However, it can often cause problems due to lack of space. The common symptoms of Fethiye wisdom teeth are listed as follows;
- Pain in teeth and gums
- Gum sensitivity
- Pain in the jaw and ear
- Swelling of the lymph nodes
- Headache
- Bad odor in the mouth
- Pain during chewing
How to recognize impacted wisdom teeth?
If the patient has symptoms, x-rays are taken first and the condition is learned. A very detailed imaging is performed with X-rays. At the same time, wisdom teeth are examined and the situation is understood. Afterwards, it is determined whether this tooth will be removed by a normal tooth extraction method or by surgery. A treatment plan is created accordingly and progress is made.
Wisdom Tooth Treatment
In some cases, surgical treatment methods can be used for wisdom tooth treatment in Fethiye. Whether it will be normal tooth extraction or surgery is determined according to the results of the X-ray. At the same time, it is usually not possible to remove this tooth in one piece. Therefore, it is removed after being divided into several pieces. Then the extraction process is performed. If it is to be extracted, an incision is made in the gum and the tooth can be extracted from there. This situation varies according to the patient's condition.