Being Wise with Wisdom teeth

Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars that usually erupts between 18 to 26 years old .

My wisdom tooth is coming out , do I need to get them out ??

As the wisdom teeth is erupting , many people would wonder if removal of wisdom tooth is necessary.

If the wisdom teeth are in good alignment after erupting, they can function like a normal molar .
However , wisdom tooth are commonly not in a good alignment and can be impacted . In this situations , theses wisdom teeth are difficult to clean and can lead to swelling of the gums (peri-coronitis) or even decay if they are not well looked after.
As such when there is decay or swelling , the wisdom teeth may be required to be removed

Nevertheless , it would be advisable to visit your dentist and check if a removal of your wisdom teeth is required.

Is wisdom removal always a surgery? Can I just have them extracted normally.

In situations where the alignment of the wisdom teeth is good and there is sufficient space in the mouth , a wisdom tooth removal via extraction is possible .

However in many cases , wisdom tooth alignment are usually not in the right direction .In such cases , surgery is usually required for the wisdom tooth to be removed .

Some important details regarding wisdom tooth removal

Wisdom tooth removal is usually medisave claimable for Singaporeans & Permanent residents.

An x-ray will be taken to check if a surgery is required .

After a wisdom tooth surgery , there will usually be some swelling and down time.
Patients are strongly encouraged to have a good rest at home and medical certification will be given .

Strong pain killers and post surgery instructions will usually be given to patients.

Disclaimer: Information provided are designed for ease of understanding of common situation. Cases and conditions may differ for each individual patient. Thus, a physical examination with your dentist will be required to advise you accordingly. Please book an appointment for your consultation today!

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