Question 1

on day 5 of wisdom tooth extraction recovery. spitting out yellowish brown saliva. is this normal?? also pain in temples and under jaw

Accepted Answer

Tooth extraction: The pain in your temples could be from having your mouth opened wide during the extraction, and the pain under your jaw could just be normal following a minor surgery. You may have an infection, and that's why it is prudent that you call your surgeon for a post operative follow up visit.

Question 2

how harmful for your health is recovery after having one wisdom tooth pulled?

Accepted Answer

One is certainly : Better than having all 4 out at same time (which is what is normally done to limit procedures and recoveries).  Mostly will depend on whether it is fully bony impacted, partial bony impacted or erupted.  Deeper impaction makes for more soreness, lower wisdom teeth are usually more sore afterwards than upper ones.  Analgesics, ice, following instructions will help usher an uneventful recovery.

Question 3

dental experts! what will the recovery after getting one wisdom tooth pulled be like?

Accepted Answer

Premedication: Premedication starting a day before wisdom teeth extractions with a mild steroid (decadron) and an anti-inflammatory (motrin) will do wonders at keeping swelling and pain under control after the procedure. With this protocol you will minimize risk for time off of work. Review this with your treating dentist.

Question 4

are there stages of nerve recovery after damage caused by lower wisdom tooth removal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A damaged nerve can regenerate after wisdom tooth extraction, but it will take time. Sometimes, if it is going to come back, it can take several months. Sometimes it doesn't recover. Give it time.

Question 5

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?

Accepted Answer

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 6

in general, what is the recovery time for cheek swelling to go down after a wisdom tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

24 hours: For a simple extraction, swelling usually resolves within 24 hours or less.  If the extraction was complicated or infected, it may take a few days longer.

Question 7

i had wisdom tooth extraction 3 days ago and have numbness in my tongue. i am taking dexamethasone. is there anything else i can do for recovery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Call your Oral Surgical Specialist.  Referral to a Neurologist may be in order.

Question 8

is it true that a bone graft accelerates healing after a wisdom tooth extraction because food can't get into the socket and there is less risk of dry socket? if so, why isn't grafting more common for easier recoveries?

Accepted Answer

: I was told to wait till gums had healed to make certain bone was OK under neath. Also may not even need an implant if you can chew OK.  Save some big bucks

Question 9

what is a rogue wisdom tooth?

Accepted Answer

Unknown term: Never heard the term. If you need personal advice about wisdom teeth, see wisdom tooth expert - oral surgeon - for exam/recommendations.

Question 10

can a wisdom tooth have a sharp edge?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any tooth can chip or crack and end up with a sharp edge. In fact, this is very common, especially as we get older and have chewed with our teeth for many decades. If the chip is small, it an be smoothed and polished. If it's larger, it can be repaired. However, specifically for wisdom teeth, it's usually easier and more predictable just to remove the tooth. You'll never miss it.

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On day 5 of wisdom tooth extraction recovery. spitting out yellowish brown saliva. is this normal?? also pain in temples and under jaw

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How harmful for your health is recovery after having one wisdom tooth pulled?

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Dental experts! what will the recovery after getting one wisdom tooth pulled be like?

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Are there stages of nerve recovery after damage caused by lower wisdom tooth removal?

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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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In general, what is the recovery time for cheek swelling to go down after a wisdom tooth extraction?

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I had wisdom tooth extraction 3 days ago and have numbness in my tongue. i am taking dexamethasone. is there anything else i can do for recovery?

A member asked:

Is it true that a bone graft accelerates healing after a wisdom tooth extraction because food can't get into the socket and there is less risk of dry socket? if so, why isn't grafting more common for easier recoveries?

A member asked:

What is a rogue wisdom tooth?

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Can a wisdom tooth have a sharp edge?

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