Wisdom Teeth Extraction

Although the extraction of wisdom teeth may sound scary, it doesn't have to be! This procedure can be carried out at Monarch Dentistry in Waterloo. Before the tooth is extracted, a thorough examination will be performed to make sure the wisdom tooth infection is not the source of your problems. If it's an infection, you'll be prescribed medicine and instructed to return when the sickness has healed. A local anesthetic will be administered to you when you go to Monarch Dentistry so that the area around your wisdom teeth may be made numb.  Before extracting the tooth by cutting the gum tissue above it and extracting it from the bone, the dentist will numb the area.

After surgery, sutures may be necessary for some individuals in order to stop heavy bleeding. Gauze will be provided for you to place between your gums, and you will be told to bite down gently to help absorb the blood. The bleeding should gradually stop within 24 hours.

To reduce swelling, Monarch Dentistry advises using an ice pack every ten to fifteen minutes. Apply moist heat—such as a warm washcloth—to relieve pain. In order to help lessen pain, it is also suggested that you gargle with salt water for the first twenty-four hours after the treatment. The good news is that after dental procedures, your mouth may heal rather fast. The pain and discomfort you experience after having your wisdom teeth extracted should go away in a few days.