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Many people can live their full life without having any complications with their wisdom teeth. Unfortunately, mouths can only hold twenty-eight teeth so when wisdom teeth start to come in they create issues. That being said many people worry about the pain that comes with a tooth extraction.

When a wisdom tooth is extracted, there is a lot of pressure and tugging as the dentist removes the tooth. You should not feel any pain during the procedure. After the surgery, while you are recovering you may have minor discomfort but will most likely have a prescription to help with the pain.

Many people every single day have their wisdom teeth removed all over the world. It is an outpatient procedure meaning you will go in for the surgery and be home in the comfort of your bed at night. Even knowing this it can still be worrisome for many people. Read on to find out exactly what to expect during a tooth extraction to ease your mind.

Is It Painful to Have Your Wisdom Teeth Extracted?

When your wisdom teeth are extracted, you will feel pressure and might feel a little uncomfortable. During the procedure, you will have an anesthetic and should not feel any pain, if you do let the dentist know right away. They want you to be comfortable and calm.

You do not need to try and handle any pain while you are there. There are a couple of types of anesthesia that may be offered in some cases such as:

·For those that may not be able to handle being awake, you can sometimes be put lightly under. You will be less aware of what’s going on around you.

·Local anesthetic or nitrous which means you will be awake but will feel absolutely nothing. You may feel the pressure of them being in your mouth or tugging.

• The recovery from an oral and maxillofacial surgery or tooth extraction surgery takes time and can be quite painful. You will be given plenty of meds to keep you comfortable when you get home, but many people still feel quite a bit of pain. You may feel several symptoms that are all normal such as:

·Pain lasting for days

·Pain that increases hours after the surgery

·Swollen cheeks

·Swollen jaw

These are all unfortunately normal and can be managed with prescription and over-the-counter medicines are given to you by your doctor. Even if the pain is bad, it is important to take the medication as prescribed. If the pain gets to be too much you can always call back in to see if there is something that could be done for you.

When Can You Resume Normal Activity After an Extraction?

You will want to take a sick day or two from work or school following a tooth extraction. You will be feeling fairly miserable and want to rest as much as possible. It will also be uncomfortable to eat and you will need to stick to soft foods for the first few days. You do not want to have something poke or jam into the area where your tooth was removed.

Depending on the type of sedation you had you may need a longer recovery at the doctor’s office. When you are put under you will not be able to drive or function well for hours. It takes time to get out of your system. You will feel groggy.

Once your pain is under control and you feel comfortable you can get back to your daily life. Take it easy and rest the first few days and you will be back to normal much faster compared to pushing yourself on day one.

How to Know When You Need Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?

When your wisdom teeth come in you could have pressure, swollen gums, and overall discomfort. On the rare occasion that your wisdom teeth come in aligns correctly with healthy gums you will not need an extraction. This however is not a common occurrence.  

Other than a little discomfort your wisdom tooth can also create much bigger problems as they come in such as:

·Bad breath

·Bleeding gums

·Headaches

·Illness

·Infections

·Pressing against the bone

·Stiffness

·Swelling

Many people put off the procedure due to the dear surrounding it. Rest assured the West Hollywood office Sunset Oral will put your mind at ease and give you a healthier mouth. You will be able to eat without pain and be less likely to have a bad infection in your gums one day.

Wisdom Teeth Removal Is Less Painful Than You May Know

While you will not feel pain during your procedure you will feel pain afterward. Do not let that stop you from having the worrisome tooth removed. As long as you follow the advice your dentist gives you your recovery pain should be minimal with rest and pain management.