{"id":15,"date":"2019-03-24T02:00:47","date_gmt":"2019-03-24T02:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abingtonfamilydentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=15"},"modified":"2019-06-24T02:02:36","modified_gmt":"2019-06-24T02:02:36","slug":"wisdom-teeth-extractions-in-abington","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abingtonfamilydentalcare.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/24\/wisdom-teeth-extractions-in-abington\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect During and After Wisdom Teeth Extractions"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-16 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abingtonfamilydentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/wisdom-teeth-illustration-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"wisdom teeth illustration\" width=\"300\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abingtonfamilydentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/wisdom-teeth-illustration-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abingtonfamilydentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/wisdom-teeth-illustration-768x556.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abingtonfamilydentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/wisdom-teeth-illustration-1024x741.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.abingtonfamilydentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/wisdom-teeth-illustration.jpg 1429w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The wisdom teeth are the third set of molars, located at the back of the mouth. Unfortunately, most people\u2019s mouths are too small to accommodate these teeth, which is why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abingtonfamilydentalcare.com\/wisdom-teeth-extractions.html\">wisdom teeth extractions in Abington<\/a> are so often necessary. Removing these teeth can reduce the risk of infection, prevent overcrowding in the mouth, and protect other teeth from decay. Has your dentist recommended that you have your wisdom teeth extracted? Here is a quick guide to what you can expect during and after your treatment.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2>The Wisdom Teeth Removal Surgery<\/h2>\r\nWisdom teeth are often impacted (not fully erupted from the gum line). Therefore, extracting them is much more complex than extracting teeth that have fully emerged. However, that doesn\u2019t mean you have any reason to be afraid of your procedure. Your dentist will take steps to ensure that you\u2019re comfortable and that you feel nothing \u2014 or almost nothing \u2014 throughout your appointment.\r\n\r\nGenerally, the extraction process goes something like this:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Your dentist will use local anesthesia to numb the area around the wisdom teeth. Many patients also choose to be sedated during the procedure.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The dentist will create small incisions in the gums in order to access the wisdom teeth.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>It may be necessary to break the teeth into pieces to make removal easier.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The incisions will be closed.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIf you choose to be sedated during the extraction procedure, you should have a friend or family member available to drive you home after your appointment.\r\n<h2>After the Surgery<\/h2>\r\nFollowing your oral surgery in Abington, it\u2019s important that you follow your dentist\u2019s instructions for aftercare. You may need to take antibiotics and painkillers as prescribed. You can expect your mouth to be a little sore, so it\u2019s best to stick to eating soft foods, like applesauce and soup. It\u2019s even okay to spoil yourself a bit with some ice cream!\r\n\r\nHere are a few other tips to help you have a smooth recovery:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Avoid straws for a few days.<\/strong> The suction action could dislodge the blood clot at the surgical site and lead to dry socket.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Don\u2019t smoke.<\/strong> Smoking slows down healing and could irritate the surgical site.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Get plenty of rest.<\/strong> Take a few days off of work or school so your body can focus on healing. Most people are able to get back to their normal routine within a week.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Don\u2019t be shy.<\/strong> If you have any concerns about the way you\u2019re feeling after your wisdom teeth removal, don\u2019t hesitate to call your dentist.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nAre you going to undergo wisdom teeth extractions in the near future? There is no need to be fearful. Trust your dentist, follow their instructions, and look forward to a healthier smile!\r\n\r\n<strong>About Abington Family Dental Care<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDrs. E. Michael Thomas and Priya Gopinathan have well over 50 years of combined experience in dentistry. They provide wisdom teeth extractions and many other services that are designed to help patients achieve healthier smiles. To learn more about our practice or to schedule an appointment, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abingtonfamilydentalcare.com\/contact-us.html\">contact us<\/a> at 781-878-2190.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The wisdom teeth are the third set of molars, located at the back of the mouth. Unfortunately, most people\u2019s mouths are too small to accommodate these teeth, which is why wisdom teeth extractions in Abington are so often necessary. Removing these teeth can reduce the risk of infection, prevent overcrowding in the mouth, and protect other teeth from decay. Has your dentist recommended that you have your wisdom teeth extracted? Here is a quick guide to what you can expect during and after your treatment. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abingtonfamilydentalcare.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/24\/wisdom-teeth-extractions-in-abington\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abingtonfamilydentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abingtonfamilydentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abingtonfamilydentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abingtonfamilydentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abingtonfamilydentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.abingtonfamilydentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17,"href":"https:\/\/www.abingtonfamilydentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15\/revisions\/17"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abingtonfamilydentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abingtonfamilydentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abingtonfamilydentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}