Commonly the wisdom teeth, in an attempt to erupt, will be prevented in doing so by the teeth in front. As such, the wisdom teeth will remain partially or completely below the line of the gum (also called impaction). This can lead to an infection around the wisdom tooth or lead problems with adjacent teeth.
There are specific guidelines for the removal of these impacted wisdom teeth which the dentist will advise you on.
The procedure requires the gum around the tooth to be lifted back and the bone around the tooth to be selectively removed to allow the wisdom tooth to be removed.
How You Will Feel:
After surgery it is a good idea to ice the area for 10 to 12 hours and rest during that time, as the area will usually bruise and swell. It may be more swollen the second day after the procedure than the first day. All soreness and swelling is typically gone after 14 days.
Pain will be controlled through analgesic pain killers and occassionally antibiotics.
During the healing time, alcohol and smoking should be avoided.
How Long Will you stay in Hospital after your Impacted Wisdom Tooth Removal?
5 Days as inpatient