Question 1

why is my face swelling up again three months after i had my wisdom teeth removed? still infection? bone fragment? thank you

Accepted Answer

Wisdom Tooth: swelling after 3 months of wisdom tooth extraction can be from different causes, chronic infection is one cause as infection can spread in different directions, and can cause osteomyelitis of the bone.
Also there can be infection in another tooth or periodontal abscess formation.
There can possibly be swelling form other causes not related to the teeth
medical review is required

Question 2

i had all 4 wisdom teeth extracted 2 weeks ago, today went back with pain & had a bone fragment removed. how long will it take for exposed bone to heal?

Accepted Answer

Soon: Absent any other problems healing should proceed uneventfully.

Question 3

what to do to treat exposed bone after extraction of wisdom teeth?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: There is medication that your dentist can place in the area if it is not healing properly.

Question 4

can wisdom teeth grow back or would  it be bone. there are sharp edge thats grown since removal of teeth under skin ?

Accepted Answer

Bony Socket: Wisdom teeth do not regenerate. Please see your oral surgeon for care.

Question 5

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 6

had wisdom teeth removed. told bones shifting. still in pain what causes the pain? cheeks suck inwards too advice needed please

Accepted Answer

Cold then hot: If teeth were removed in the past few days,  inflammation and swelling is a normal part of the healing process.  An anti-inflammatory  like the ibuprophen you are taking is perfect.  The key is to stay on top of the pain and not fall behind.  Take your medication at regular intervals and becareful to not over exert in the first two days.  Cold liquids for the first 24 hours to minimize swelling.

Question 7

i had all four wisdom teeth taken out when i was 15. does this early maturation of teeth mean that the rest of my bones are mature and done growing?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Bone growth in girls is more related to your hormones.  Usually growth stops within 2 years after a girl starts her period.  Dental eruption doesn't seem to correlate as much.

Question 8

i've read articles saying that removing lower wisdom teeth will cause jawline to recede, as bone is not static but constantly slowly evolving, and that removal of wisdom teeth removes stimulus from mandible. is this true? what does the evidence say?

Accepted Answer

: I dont have the article you have read but what I would do is to go to end of article and look at references to see what they say.  You can also go to PUBMED.gov and look at the worlds lit about you specific questions and I would look at articles on Fins.

Question 9

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 10

usually how long does it take for the bottom wisdom teeth to heal over (the gums, not the bone) after surgical extraction?

Accepted Answer

7 days: Wisdom teeth extraction is a surgical procedure and is not completely risk-free. Pain, swelling, bad breath and infection following surgery is usually at its worst 24 – 48 hours after surgery.  After that it should subside more and more every day and after 7 days stop. Good luck.

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Why is my face swelling up again three months after i had my wisdom teeth removed? still infection? bone fragment? thank you

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I had all 4 wisdom teeth extracted 2 weeks ago, today went back with pain & had a bone fragment removed. how long will it take for exposed bone to heal?

A member asked:

What to do to treat exposed bone after extraction of wisdom teeth?

A member asked:

Can wisdom teeth grow back or would it be bone. there are sharp edge thats grown since removal of teeth under skin ?

A member asked:

Is bone grafting necessary after wisdom teeth extracted?

A member asked:

Had wisdom teeth removed. told bones shifting. still in pain what causes the pain? cheeks suck inwards too advice needed please

A member asked:

I had all four wisdom teeth taken out when i was 15. does this early maturation of teeth mean that the rest of my bones are mature and done growing?

A member asked:

I've read articles saying that removing lower wisdom teeth will cause jawline to recede, as bone is not static but constantly slowly evolving, and that removal of wisdom teeth removes stimulus from mandible. is this true? what does the evidence say?

A member asked:

Is bone grafting required after wisdom teeth removal?

A member asked:

Usually how long does it take for the bottom wisdom teeth to heal over (the gums, not the bone) after surgical extraction?

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