WISDOM TEETH IN VENTURA.

1. WISDOM TEETH
In Ventura

2. What are wisdom teeth?
Wisdom teeth, also called
third molars, are the final set
of molars located at the back
of the mouth. Typically, there
are four of them, but some
people may have fewer or
none at all. These teeth often
emerge during late
adolescence or early
adulthood and can sometimes
cause dental issues, leading to
their removal in many cases.

3. What causes wisdom tooth pain?
Wisdom tooth pain is
often due to impaction,
where these teeth don't
have enough space to
grow properly. This can
lead to pressure on
nearby teeth or
infection in the partially
emerged tooth, causing
discomfort and pain.

4. Lack of space or poor eruption position:
Most of the population does
not have enough space, and
the wisdom tooth emerges
with difficulty. This can cause
it to grow crookedly or in the
wrong position causing pain,
either because it pushes the
neighboring tooth, presses
the nerve that innervates the
mouth, or some structure
nearby.

5. Pericoronitis:
In the process of eruption
of wisdom teeth, the gums
can also be damaged,
leading to problems such
as pericoronitis, causing
inflammation and
infection in the gum
surrounding the wisdom
teeth by the accumulation
of bacteria in this area

6. Cysts:
Cyst formation occurs when
the sac that surrounds (and
in which the wisdom teeth
are formed) fills with fluid.
The cyst can damage the
jaw, teeth, bone, and nerves
in the affected area. And if
not treated in time, it can
lead to major problems.

7. Common Symptoms of Impacted Wisdom
Teeth
Many patients with impacted
third molars have no symptoms,
but when the patient reports
discomfort, it is usually because
these teeth are infected,
associated with pericoronitis. It
may be noted:
• Pain in the posterior area of the
affected wisdom tooth.
• Inflammation of the face
• Trismus or limitation of mouth
opening
• Halitosis or bad breath
• Tenderness with enlargement of
the submaxillary ganglions.

8. How are wisdom teeth extracted?
• First, some type of local anesthetic will be
applied to the area.
• After this, the gum tissue over the tooth or
around it will be opened.
• In some cases, it is necessary to remove the
bone surrounding the wisdom tooth.
• Then we proceed to extract the wisdom
tooth, depending on the wisdom tooth’s
position and anatomy because some of
them require sectioning into parts to make
it easier to extract.
• After the wisdom tooth has been extracted;
stitches may be needed, then these should
be removed 5-7 days after the surgery.
• A gauze dressing will be placed to bite
down on for 30 – 45 minutes to stop the
bleeding.

9. What medications are taken?
• Nonsteroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs are a safe
way to relieve wisdom tooth
pain and also help reduce
inflammation.
• On some occasions when an
infection is present, antibiotics
may be recommended, either
before and/or after wisdom
tooth extraction, as long as
they are prescribed by our
dentists in Ventura or our oral
surgeon.

10. Contact us:
Channel Islands Family Dental Office Dentist Ventura
5700 Ralston St UNIT 203
Ventura, CA 93003, United States
805-465-9414
https://www.venturadentist.net/