it has been 1 1/2 week since i got my wisdom teeth out. i got them out june 15. can i resume drinking from a straw?

Question

I had two wisdom teeth removed 1 week ago today and seem to be doing just fine is it okay to drink alcohol at this point?

Answer 1

Sure: 1 1/2 weeks is fine.

Answer 2

Infection: For most people, wisdom teeth don't cause any problems so don't need to be removed.If there is not enough space for them to grow at the back of your mouth, they may become impacted and can cause pain, swelling and become infected.

Answer 3

WISDOM TEETH: Even if your wisdom teeth aren't causing any pain or other problems, they may cause problems at some point. The most common problems are decay, infection and crowding or damage to other teeth. Teeth next to the wisdom teeth are more prone to developing gum problems. Your orthodontist does not want you to spend all of that money and then have your teeth shift.

Answer 4

Crowding: The general consensus currently is that wisdom teeth do contribute to anterior crowding, especially in the lower jaw. Your orthodontist is most likely cognizant of this issue.

Answer 5

Wisdom teeth: Contribute approximately 10% to destabilization of lower front teeth. If impacted can permanently damage adjacent teeth and/or surrounding bone. If partially impacted can cause gum/bone infections. Talk to an Oral Surgeon, and ask your Orthodontist why he/she's recommending extraction for you...everyone's different.

Answer 6

Ask him: It is usually standard that your surgeon explains the procedure to you. If he did not, ask him specifically.

Answer 7

Depends: The procedure to remove our top wisdom teeth will depend upon whether or not your wisdom teeth are erupted and visible in the mouth or impacted. Sometimes an erupted wisdom tooth with large roots or long narrow roots may require more effort and time to remove than an impacted wisdom tooth. Your dentist or surgeon can provide you with more specific details regarding his or her technique.

Answer 8

Same as others !: The surgeon will numb the area first. Second, he or she will usually need to expose the tooth if it is not visible in the mouth. A small incision is made to access the tooth. The gum tissue is gently pulled away to see the tooth. Sometimes only a single instrument is needed to twist the tooth out. Otherwise, a drill may be needed to help remove bone to facilitate it's removal. Talk to your doc!

Answer 9

Space issue: One of the primary reasons is too little space in the mouth along the bones so that as the wisdom teeth erupt they crowd the other teeth and push them out of alignment.

Answer 10

Wisdom teeth : They should be taken out of coming in a direction which could harm your adjacent teeth wisdom teeth usually have the tendency to cause late anterior crowding which is crowding of the lower front teeth also they tend to damage the molars next to them therefor it is recomened to extract wisdom teeth.

Answer 11

Prevention/Treatment: Indications for removal of wisdom teeth fall into two broad categories - to prevent problems from occurring or to treat a problem. Early removal of wisdom teeth (before the roots are fully developed) that are developing in an abnormal position or do not have sufficient space to erupt into the mouth is generally recommended as the risk of complications is less. Your dentist can advise you.

Answer 12

1 in 7: There's about a 1 in 7 risk that 3rd molars can cause damage to surrounding teeth, bone, and/or gums. the damage can be slight to severe. If you had a 1 in 7 chance of being hurt if you got into a car, you would walk everywhere. If there's a 1 in 7 chance that wisdom teeth can cause you bodily harm, it would be prudent to have them removed. The extractions are easier than damage repair.

Answer 13

Wisdom teeth: Sometimes wisdom teeth are valuable asset when healthy and properly aligned, but more often, they are misaligned and require removal. The removal of wisdom teeth is one of the most common procedures at ages 15-24. See your dentist for evaluation and x-rays.

Answer 14

Depends: It may be a week to 2 weeks to longer depending on how traumatic the extraction one had.

Answer 15

How deep are they?: Depends on how much surgery is required to get them out, your general health, how you heal after surgery, if they are infected, and medications you may be taking lots of things. Generally, 44 year olds recover over a few days or a week.

Answer 16

Nothing much.: You are just four teeth lighter. Usually no problem unless you are missing the two molars in front of them. Then you might want to think about saving it or them. Earl.

Answer 17

Consultation: Your dentist or surgeon who will be performing your surgery will likely discuss the procedure with you, including risks, possible complications, anesthetic options, and preoperative and postoperative instructions with you. As every office differs, it would be preferable to ask your dentist or surgeon any specific questions you may have so that they can be adequately addressed.

it has been 1 1/2 week since i got my wisdom teeth out. i got them out june 15. can i resume drinking from a straw?

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