Question 1

is bone grafting necessary after wisdom teeth extracted?

Accepted Answer

Bone Grafting: Bone grafting after an extraction is a non-invasive and cost-effective way to make sure your jaw bone is preserved.  For most cases, it is very helpful.

Grafting is usually not needed to replace wisdom teeth, baby teeth, or when teeth were taken out for braces.

Question 2

is bone grafting required after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

No, but: In some instances it is a good idea.  This is usually the case in older patients who have had bone loss associated with impacted wisdom teeth.

Question 3

recently had all 4 wisdom teeth out on monday alongside a bone graft on the top two teeth. have seen some places you should restrict diet to soft foods for 3-4 months after a bone graft. is this true for wisdom teeth grafts as well? it seems drastic?

Accepted Answer

: Once the gingiva has closed over the extraction site you should be fine.

Question 4

why would a doc have to do a bone graft while removing wisdom teeth?

Accepted Answer

Large defect: Sometimes its necessary to place a bone graft when removing teeth to protect the nerve in the jaw but usually to preserve bone on the back side of the 2nd molar which could cause more tooth loss.

Question 5

had 4 wisdom teeth out + bone graft in the top 2 teeth on may 24 (so nearly 2 weeks ago).

i've noticed that where the top two teeth used to be, it feels like there's in my cheeks. is this normal with stitches/healing?

Accepted Answer

: We cannot tell without looking at your mouth.You might be touching with your tongue the smooth tissue that is growing back to fill the hole left by the tooth.You should try not to touch the area with the tongue. This smoothness is normal. Take the medications prescribed by the oral surgeon.
If you experience worsening in pain, fever or other changes you need to go to your oral surgeon.

Question 6

i recently had all 4 wisdom teeth out on may 24 (so nearing 2 weeks) + bone graft.

1 - can dry socket still occur? 
2 - i wasn't given a syringe but plan on buying one due to stuck food. how can i properly irrigate without causing dry socket?

Accepted Answer

: READ MY ANSWER FROM YESTERDAY.

Question 7

had all 4 wisdom teeth removed + bone graft in top 2.

how long after wisdom teeth removal is it okay to eat crunchier/hard foods? i've seen some places list as long as 8 weeks for lower wisdom teeth, but have heard 2 weeks is the normal sweet spot?

Accepted Answer

: Please check with your dentist or oral surgeon for more appropriate advice.
Eight weeks is probably too long and I think it will be safe after 2 weeks if the sites are healing well and by the fourth weeks you should be completely free.

Question 8

had all 4 wisdom teeth out + bone graft on may 24th (so about 2 weeks). food keeps getting stuck in the bottom two holes and rinsing can't get it out.

dentists office told me not to use a water syringe. is it bad to let food sit there?

Accepted Answer

: FOOD CAN CAUSE DELAYED HEALING AND AN ODOR. USE A TWEAZER TO PICK OUT THE FOOD OR GO BACK TO THE DENTIST OFFICE  AND HAVE THEM REMOVE THE FOOD.

Question 9

it's been almost two months since wisdom teeth extraction and bone graft, and i started having very bad ache inside my left jaw. my dentist took an x-ray and said everything looks fine. if a dentist can't help me,which doctor should i see?

Accepted Answer

: The pain may be coming from another tooth. Sight unseen it is hard to say. If tooth/graft related your dentist can examine you and refer you to the appropriate specialist. If it is neurological in origin then see a neurologist.

Question 10

is it normal for wisdom tooth extraction site to itch days after ? what can i do to relieve the itchiness? i had a wisdom tooth removal with bone graft?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, it is possible. You can apply the baby teething gel (oragel) as needed for relieving the itching. Good luck.

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Recently had all 4 wisdom teeth out on monday alongside a bone graft on the top two teeth. have seen some places you should restrict diet to soft foods for 3-4 months after a bone graft. is this true for wisdom teeth grafts as well? it seems drastic?

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Why would a doc have to do a bone graft while removing wisdom teeth?

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Had 4 wisdom teeth out + bone graft in the top 2 teeth on may 24 (so nearly 2 weeks ago). i've noticed that where the top two teeth used to be, it feels like there's in my cheeks. is this normal with stitches/healing?

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I recently had all 4 wisdom teeth out on may 24 (so nearing 2 weeks) + bone graft. 1 - can dry socket still occur? 2 - i wasn't given a syringe but plan on buying one due to stuck food. how can i properly irrigate without causing dry socket?

A member asked:

Had all 4 wisdom teeth removed + bone graft in top 2. how long after wisdom teeth removal is it okay to eat crunchier/hard foods? i've seen some places list as long as 8 weeks for lower wisdom teeth, but have heard 2 weeks is the normal sweet spot?

A member asked:

Had all 4 wisdom teeth out + bone graft on may 24th (so about 2 weeks). food keeps getting stuck in the bottom two holes and rinsing can't get it out. dentists office told me not to use a water syringe. is it bad to let food sit there?

A member asked:

It's been almost two months since wisdom teeth extraction and bone graft, and i started having very bad ache inside my left jaw. my dentist took an x-ray and said everything looks fine. if a dentist can't help me,which doctor should i see?

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Is it normal for wisdom tooth extraction site to itch days after ? what can i do to relieve the itchiness? i had a wisdom tooth removal with bone graft?

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