Dealing with the after-effects of wisdom teeth removal surgery

If one is going through the entire process of natural teeth replacement then after getting the entire set of new fangs, the one thing that would be left to face is the eruption of wisdom teeth and that could be really painful as they generally emerge between the age of 17 years to 21 years when all the other teeth have already formed a certain shape, leaving no room for the wisdom teeth inside the mouth to grow freely which results in them being erupting partially, sideways or becoming trapped. The pain and swelling following the eruption could make your dentist suggest you to have a surgery for the extraction of wisdom teeth permanently and the entire wisdom teeth removal price could normally vary from $2000 to $3000.

Wisdom Teeth Problems

As the removal of wisdom teeth include other medical processes like performing X-rays and handling of surrounding teeth, the wisdom teeth removal price could vary according to the experience of the doctor, the period of the treatment as well as the complexities involved in the surgery for extraction. Besides, if one is having a dental insurance then the cost could be reduced to the extent of the claim approved by the insurance company of the individual.

However, even if the surgery turns out to be successful, one would still be required to incur the extra cost on doctor visits besides the wisdom teeth removal price in order to keep the after effects of surgery under check. After undergoing the entire surgical process, bleeding and swelling in the gums are the normal symptoms that are evident and it might take from one week to six months of time for the complete healing of gum area, depending on the degree condition of the gums after the surgery. Though the effects like swelling, pain and bleeding could be controlled with the home remedies, it would be advisable to consult the doctor for at least two times after some interval in order to be assured about the internal condition of the gums. Besides, one might need to visit more often if the dentist would feel the need after the checkups.

To curb the after effects of surgery, it is best to restrain yourself to the liquid diet only for a day or two, followed by consumption of only easily chewed food products. It is best to avoid the hot products as much as possible as they could cause more pain in the extraction area if they come in contact with it accidently. Also, one could deal with the pain arising in the operated area by consuming the prescribed pain killers by the dentist while to relieve the swelling, rubbing ice on the infected area after every few minutes could be an effective aiding tool. Thus, one would have to be careful and in touch with the dentist even after the surgery is completed in order to have properly healed gums.