Question 1

can your teeth move after extraction?

Accepted Answer

Yes, they can: Teeth can always shift over time, even without extractions. But when there is extra space, they move more easily.

Question 2

thoughts? could my teeth move to fill my extraction space?

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Yes...: .. But not like you might think. They will lean into the space in a slanted fashion, changing your bite and causing a periodontal problem in that area. Consider replacing the missing tooth with an implant.

Question 3

i just had an extraction on the left lower side of my mouth and im curious to know if teeth will move ?

Accepted Answer

Teeth do drift: The drift is only slight. I had a molar removed years ago and it has never been a problem.

Question 4

what does an impacted wisdom tooth mean for extraction? i've been told that one of my wisdom teeth is impacted. does that make extraction more difficult than normal? is there a longer recovery time?

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An : An impacted tooth is one that has not fully erupted into the mouth and is, to some degree, still covered gum tissue and / or bone.  A fully impacted tooth is completely covered by bone.

An impacted tooth does not necessarily have to be more difficult to extract than an erupted tooth for two reasons:
1. An impacted tooth may not have completed root formation.  Besides having less tooth structure to remove, partially formed roots may not be curved at their tips and thus can be easier to remove.
2. When a tooth is fully erupted and in function, the bone around it consolidates (or hardens) in response to the function.  This may make the tooth more difficult to remove.

Impacted teeth may be more difficult to remove for the following reasons:
1. There is a significant amount of bone and / or soft tissue covering them making access more difficult.
2. Impacted teeth may be closely related to vital structures such as nerves and the sinuses making extraction more challenging.
3. Impacted teeth may be angled in ways that make it more difficult to extract them.

I recommend an evaluation by a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon to better determine the necessity of extraction and the degree of difficulty that may be encountered.

Question 5

can it take longer for gums to heal after teeth extraction if you have gum disease ?

Accepted Answer

It can...: Gum disease typically occurs when gum tissue is aggravated by excessive plaque and bacteria combined with poor oral hygiene.  When gum disease is not managed, this can result in the delayed healing of surgical areas, not to mention an increased risk of infection.  My best advise is to see your dentist and hygienist before any oral surgery.

Question 6

when can i perform oral sex? i had 4 of my wisdom teeth removed and its been about 5 weeks. the hole where the extraction site was is no longer visible and tissue is healing over the site. am i still at risk of a dry socket?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Typically, in 4-5 weeks most extraction sites are closed.  When the gum grows over the healing bone (in order to heal, the bone needs to be covered with clotted blood or gum or both) and the socket is all covered, the wound closure is complete. After the complete wound closure, the bone is safe.  The oral tissue is very easy to get infected however, so general precaution for oral sex is a must!

Question 7

does a upper or lower tooth extraction site  take longer to heal. or is it the same healing time?

Accepted Answer

Not the tooth: It's the complexity of the extraction. And sometimes it's just how traumatized the tissue becomes.

Question 8

is it normal for molars to move/shift after wisdom tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

: Teeth will usually shift mesially (towards your midline). Your wisdom teeth are the most posterior teeth in your mouth, and the chances of the more mesial molars to shift distally is slim to none.

Question 9

does a surgical extraction for a partially broken wisdom tooth take much longer than a simple extraction and can it be done under local anesthetic only? are the type and amount of local anesthetic used the same as for a simple extraction?

Accepted Answer

: Possibly. No two extractions are exactly alike. The procedure can be done under local anesthetic. Regarding how much anesthetic and the type, it is usually the same, but may vary slightly based on your specific circumstances. Either way, the tooth is coming out and you're not going to feel any pain.

Question 10

after 6 days one of my disssovable stitches fel out of my wisdom tooth extraction. now every time i swallow i feel a flap of gum move. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Go back to surgeon : Stiches can come out anywhere from a couple of days to a couple of weeks, especially if they are dissolvable. I would not worry too much, but you should go back to your surgeon to make sure he is comfortable with the way the surgical site is healing.

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After 6 days one of my disssovable stitches fel out of my wisdom tooth extraction. now every time i swallow i feel a flap of gum move. should i worry?

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