Question 1

i just had a wisdom tooth extraction. how long should i wait before using listerine mouthwash again?

Accepted Answer

3 days: Let the clot mature for three or more days.  And gargle, not swish.

Question 2

is it safe to use toothpaste / mouthwash after wisdom tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Not yet : I tell my patients to wait 2week before brushing in that area, and no rinsing for 48 hours! not doing these things can cause problems. Happy new year!

Question 3

how long after wisdom tooth extraction can i gargle with normal mouth wash instead of salt water?

Accepted Answer

Wisdom tooth : You can change to your regular mouthwash after a few days as long as you are not having a lot of pain or swelling.  Contact the extracting dentist if you have any concerns.

Question 4

could wisdom tooth extraction hurt?

Accepted Answer

Why not: Pain or discomfort will always be present so to minimize this have your extractions under general anesthesia.

Question 5

i'm nervous for wisdom tooth extraction, should i be?

Accepted Answer

Perfectly Normal: It's normal to be concerned... After all, it is a minor surgical procedure... Then again, your oral surgeon has done this thousands of times... You're not his first patient! express your concerns to the surgeon; i'm sure after explaining the procedure again, you will be more at ease.

Question 6

please advise what is the process for a wisdom tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: In order to remove a wisdom tooth surgery will most likely be necessary as the teeth may be impacted (buried) or have multiple roots.  The process is to lift up the gum around the tooth, removing bone that is covering the tooth, ; cutting the tooth into pieces to remove it.  This is true of most lower wisdom teeth while most upper ones are removed in one piece. Usually with local or IV anesthesia.

Question 7

is wisdom tooth extraction a major surery?

Accepted Answer

Wisdom tooth surgery: 'major surgery'? Not as much as open heart surgery but more than an a suture for a slight cut. The term is subjective and the range of difficulty and recuperation varies widely. Why not discuss your particular circumstances with an oral surgeon (or general dentist)?

Question 8

is iv sedation used for wisdom tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are many options for remova of wisdom teeth .  You can have them extracted under local anesthesia, tyou can have them removed with nitrous gas or different levels of IV sedation.  I usually do IV anesthesia for most of my wisdom teeth patients.  It is very safe and you go to sleep and have them removed and once you wake your all done.  Good luck!

Question 9

dentists, how much is a wisdom tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Vary: Each office is different and the level of complication also affects the costs. You can always get consultations to know the prices of individual offices.

Question 10

when does a wisdom tooth extraction scab come out?

Accepted Answer

Sloughing scab: If the wound was sutured closed then surface wound should not really scab significantly and "come off" after about 5 days.  For a non-filled, non-closed extraction socket, without premature disruption, after about 7-14 days.  Premature loss of blood clot can result in "dry socket".

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I'm nervous for wisdom tooth extraction, should i be?

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Is wisdom tooth extraction a major surery?

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Is iv sedation used for wisdom tooth extraction?

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