Balsan Station Dental Clinic: What Should You Do About Inflammation and Pain After Impacted Wisdom Tooth Extraction?

Hello,

I am Yeo Sang-ho, director of Yonsei Wish, a Balsan Station dental clinic,

and I hope everyone’s smile will be beautiful.

The reason the third molar got the nickname “wisdom tooth” is said to be because it grows in the late teens to mid-20s, when people first begin to understand love.

In the West, it is called a wisdom tooth because it grows at an age when one gains wisdom.

However, perhaps because of the saying that love cannot be fulfilled,

pain caused by the third molar is on an indescribable level, so it has become a concern for many people.

Among them, one that is deeply impacted inside the gums makes that concern even greater.

For those people, today I will explain how to deal with inflammation and pain symptoms after impacted wisdom tooth extraction.

Why do inflammation and pain occur after impacted wisdom tooth extraction?

Balsan Station dental clinic will explain the reason.

The third molar is located next to the molars, at the very back inside the mouth.

That is why it is difficult to brush, and it can develop cavities and cause toothache.

So if it has been extracted, what happens to that space afterward?

The empty area forms a blood clot and enters the healing process.

However, if this is not properly maintained, dry socket can occur, which is one of the main causes of severe pain and inflammation.

In addition, various bacteria and harmful substances can penetrate that area and have adverse effects.

There may also have been damage to the surrounding tissue during the extraction process, and if cavities have spread to adjacent teeth,

it is also impossible to rule out the possibility that periodontal disease has spread as well.

What makes this especially frightening is that there are research findings showing that various bacteria and harmful substances can spread throughout the body through blood flow in the gums and cause systemic diseases,

and in fact, the link between periodontal disease and systemic conditions such as dementia, diabetes, stroke, and rheumatoid arthritis is an indicator of why we should pay attention to oral health in daily life.

For the exact cause, it is best to confirm it through consultation with the attending doctor and a detailed examination.

If this is the case, a checkup is needed!

At Balsan Station dental clinic, we summarized which symptoms mean a recheck would be advisable.

First, pain after impacted wisdom tooth extraction may naturally last for a few days during the healing process, but if that period becomes longer and longer, it is a good idea to have it checked again.

Also, if the gums around that area become swollen or red, it is also advisable to visit the hospital again.

In particular, if inflammation worsens, pus may come out or bad breath may develop, and as mentioned earlier, dry socket may be in progress.

If this is the case, we recommend getting checked again promptly at a nearby medical institution.

If the pain has already started, how should it be managed?

Balsan Station dental clinic has organized the coping methods as follows.

First, before receiving treatment again, apply a cold compress at home.

This can help relieve swelling and pain,

and we recommend wrapping an ice pack in a towel and applying it as a cold compress for about 30 minutes.

Some people use warm compresses, but these actually expand blood vessels and increase blood flow.

Therefore, a cold compress is recommended within the first 24 to 48 hours after the procedure, and once the swelling has gone down considerably, warm compresses can also be helpful for muscle relaxation and promoting blood flow.

After that, take the prescribed painkillers and antibiotics consistently according to the instructions.

This can help prevent adverse effects, including dry socket, and may also help with recovery.

In addition, if dry socket is suspected, the area can be disinfected and medication treatment can be combined.

Along with dressings that promote healing, the health of other nearby teeth can also be checked.

Before and after that, daily oral hygiene management is really important.

Balsan Station dental clinic will explain this part in more detail below.

How to manage it in daily life!

First, hot or cold foods can irritate the teeth and gums.

Especially during a period when they are sensitive, adjust your diet to lukewarm liquid foods,

and I would ask that you avoid very spicy, salty, strongly colored, hard, and chewy foods for a certain period of time.

Also, when eating, chew on the opposite side,

and make sure to brush carefully without putting shock on the wound, then use dental floss and mouthwash to manage your oral health.

At this time, it is better to use an oral rinse with ingredients that are not too irritating.

In addition, for about one week, please avoid vigorous sports you usually enjoy, as well as high-temperature places such as saunas and jjimjilbangs.

The reason is that such activities can raise blood pressure in the body and cause pressure and bleeding at the wound site, so we ask for your patience for a little while for a quick recovery and healing.

Lastly, the part I want to mention from Balsan Station dental clinic is smoking cessation and alcohol abstinence.

It is true that these interfere with healing and cause worsening, but everyone already knows that they are harmful to health in and of themselves.

Especially during hospital treatment, quitting smoking and drinking is beneficial in many ways.

Yes, today I explained many things again.

I hope today’s content can be of great help with the various concerns that may arise in relation to the third molar.

I also hope for everyone’s healthy tomorrow and the chance to see beautiful smiles.

With that, I will wrap up today’s topic.

Thank you to everyone who read this long post until the end.

I am Yeo Sang-ho, director of Yonsei Wish, a Balsan Station dental clinic, who explained inflammation and pain management after impacted wisdom tooth extraction.

Thank you.