Do Wisdom Teeth Need to Be Removed? - Wisdom Tooth Extraction

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This is Yesmir Dental Clinic😊

"Do wisdom teeth really need to be removed?"

"Does it hurt a lot?"

"I looked it up online and it seems scary"

"I heard the face swells a lot—will that be okay?"

These are the most common questions from people preparing for wisdom tooth extraction.

It is understandable to worry. It can seem scary for no reason,

and if it seems okay, you may also feel like leaving it alone.

But wisdom teeth are teeth that can easily cause problems

if they are left untreated.

Today, we’ll carefully explain which wisdom teeth should be extracted

and how the treatment works.

🦷 What is a wisdom tooth?

A wisdom tooth is the last molar to emerge,

a third molar (Third Molar).

It usually starts to come in at the very back of the mouth in the late teens to early 20s,

and it is said that the name comes from the fact that this period is similar to the time when people experience their first love 😊

But the problem is,

for modern people whose jaws have become smaller,

there is often not enough space for wisdom teeth to erupt properly,

so they grow in an abnormal direction,

or remain buried in the gums or bone (impacted).

Before and after extraction of a fully impacted lower right wisdom tooth

❗In what cases are wisdom teeth removed?

When they push against neighboring teeth, causing pain, cavities, or problems with tooth alignment

When cavities or inflammation occur frequently

When food gets stuck and the gums swell often

When they affect jaw joint problems or orthodontic treatment

Not every wisdom tooth has to be removed,

but if there is a possibility that it may cause problems,

it is important to check in advance

and remove it at the proper time.

In the lower left, food gets stuck, brushing is not well managed, and the gums swell and cause pain, so the tooth is extracted

😰 Wisdom tooth extraction,

worried that it will be scary and painful?

At Yesmir Dental Clinic,

we prepare a variety of equipment and methods

so that patients can receive treatment in a stable condition.

💉 Painless anesthesia system

Comfortable from before the procedure with painless anesthesia, including intraosseous anesthesia

The anesthetic is warmed to body temperature using an ampoule warmer

Treatment is performed after adjusting the anesthesia

💤 Sedation treatment (conscious sedation)

For those with severe fear,

we can perform extraction in a comfortable state

through sedation treatment using medication.

There is little to no memory of the treatment,

and stress is reduced, which is why many people prefer it.

(Whether sedation will be used is determined after treatment through consultation with the attending doctor.)

👨‍⚕️ Wisdom tooth extraction should be done

by an oral and maxillofacial surgery specialist

Wisdom teeth have a variety of root shapes.

In the upper jaw, they are adjacent to the maxillary sinus,

and in the lower jaw, they are very close to the inferior alveolar nerve,

so professional judgment and procedure are essential.

At Yesmir Dental Clinic, an oral and maxillofacial surgery specialist

carefully diagnoses the wisdom tooth position, the distance from the nerve, and the difficulty of extraction,

then performs the extraction accurately and safely.

It is said that wisdom teeth got their name because they erupt at an age when one becomes aware of love.

It is a somewhat romantic name, but once they start coming in,

pain, swelling, and various discomforts can make you feel anxious as well.

With the hope of easing even that worry,

Yesmir Dental Clinic provides care throughout the entire wisdom tooth extraction process

with added safety so that patients can feel at ease.

From pain and fear to recovery after treatment,

Yesmir Dental Clinic will be with you.

Yesmir Dental Clinic

2nd Floor, Building A, Gangdong U1 Center, 26 Godeokbiz Valley-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

2nd Floor, Building A, Gangdong U1 Center, 343-2 Godeok-dong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

For reservations and inquiries,

please feel free to contact us at ☎️ 02-427-2875 or

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🔔 This post is not intended to encourage a specific procedure or guarantee its effectiveness.

The information provided here is health content to help you understand the dental treatment process,

and the treatment method and outcome may vary depending on each patient’s oral condition.

An accurate diagnosis and treatment plan must be decided after consultation with a medical professional.

This case was posted with the patient’s consent.