How to Care for Your Mouth After Wisdom Tooth Extraction

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� Many patients who visit the dental clinic

often ask about

wisdom tooth extraction.

Depending on the direction of eruption and the position of the wisdom tooth,

it can cause various complications such as

pain, inflammation, cavities, and bite problems,

so it is one of the important topics in dental care.

� Today, we will explain the types of wisdom teeth and

how to care for them after extraction,

based on facts and in detail.

� What are wisdom teeth?

Wisdom teeth usually refer to the third molars

that erupt between the ages of 17 and 25.

� They do not appear in everyone,

and some people have all four,

while others have none at all.

� Wisdom teeth often grow while embedded in the gums or bone

due to a lack of space in the jaw.

Because of this, they can push against nearby teeth

and may cause gum inflammation, cysts, or even a risk of nerve damage,

which is why regular dental checkups are necessary.

� Types of wisdom teeth

Wisdom teeth can be divided according to their eruption pattern as follows.

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1️⃣ Normally erupted wisdom tooth

→ It may be properly aligned and cause no problems,

but because brushing is difficult, cavities can develop easily.

� 2️⃣ Partially impacted wisdom tooth

→ Part of it is covered by the gum and only half has erupted.

Food trapping and inflammation are common.

� 3️⃣ Fully impacted wisdom tooth

→ It is completely buried in the gums and bone.

Even if there is no pain, it may push the roots of nearby teeth

or form a cyst, so after a detailed examination

extraction is recommended. When wisdom tooth extraction is needed

✔ When pain or gum inflammation recurs repeatedly

✔ When food often gets trapped and cavities develop

✔ When nearby teeth are pushed and the bite becomes misaligned

✔ When space is needed before orthodontic treatment or implant treatment

� Even if a wisdom tooth does not cause immediate discomfort,

early extraction may be recommended

to prevent damage to surrounding teeth. How to care for yourself after wisdom tooth extraction

Wisdom tooth extraction is often more difficult,

and bleeding and swelling can occur, so care is important.

� 1️⃣ Bleeding control

→ Bite down firmly on gauze for 2 to 3 hours to apply pressure and stop bleeding.

It is better to swallow saliva rather than spit it out.

� 2️⃣ Eating

→ On the day of extraction, avoid hot, hard, and irritating foods,

and soft, cool foods are recommended.

� 3️⃣ Brushing and gargling

→ Brush gently even on the day of extraction.

In fact, poor brushing around nearby teeth can cause infection.

Strong gargling may trigger bleeding.

� 4️⃣ Taking medication

→ Be sure to take the prescribed antibiotics and anti-inflammatory pain relievers.

� 5️⃣ Daily habits

→ It is best to avoid alcohol and smoking for at least two weeks.

Please also refrain from strenuous exercise and saunas for a few days.

� Complications to watch for after wisdom tooth extraction

� • Dry socket: a blood clot does not form,

which can delay healing and cause severe pain

� • Swelling and bruising: may occur temporarily after surgery.

� • Infection at the surgical site: recurrence of inflammation due to poor oral hygiene

� If these symptoms continue,

you must visit the dental clinic for an examination.

� Wisdom tooth extraction cost and treatment system

The cost of wisdom tooth extraction

depends on the degree of impaction,

the difficulty of extraction,

and whether local anesthesia or sedation treatment is used.

In some cases, private health insurance may apply,

so it is best to check before extraction.

� Seoulove Dental Hospital

directly performs procedures by an oral and maxillofacial surgery specialist,

and even high-difficulty impacted wisdom tooth extractions are performed safely.

� • Nerve position checked through CT imaging • University hospital-level emergency and anesthesia system • Conscious sedation available • 365-day treatment and evening care available

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Depending on the type of wisdom tooth, care differs,

and if it is not extracted in time, it can have a major impact

on nearby teeth and gums.

� After extraction, thorough care is necessary,

and if pain, bleeding, or swelling persists for a long time,

you must be sure to get a dental checkup.

� Seoulove Dental Hospital

helps safely and systematically with everything from wisdom tooth extraction

to post-extraction care.

� Seoulove Dental Hospital, Jamsil 4th and 5th floors, 196 Baekjegobun-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul