Are you due for a safe wisdom teeth extraction? Wisdom teeth removal is one of the most common dental procedures in your young adulthood to adulthood age period. But it is also one of the scariest. The idea of getting an injection even if it is to numb the area and reduce your pain, the idea of the pressure that will be put on the tooth and most hauntingly, the blood. All these seem like a nightmare right? But this is where we differ from regular wisdom teeth removal practices. We understand the patient’s perception and their point of view. We understand that you might be anxious about the treatment and the post care. But it is also true that wisdom tooth removal is not something to neglect or postpone as it can cause severe pain and discomfort in the future. Hence we have come up with a few tips for our patients to follow specifically to ensure a safe wisdom teeth extraction.
1. Communicate about your medical history
We advise you to have a proper consultation with the dentist where you inform them about any medical issues you might be having. Any history of asthma, high blood pressure, seizures, diabetes, anaemia, anxiety and other medical conditions should be informed and documented. This helps the dentist to alter the treatment plan or the approach to ensure maximum patient safety.
Also communicate with your doctor if you are someone who is allergic or resistant to anaesthesia based on any previous surgical procedures done or attempted.
2. Dietary preparations before the procedure
- Caffeine - having high caffeine content in your bloodstream might increase your blood pressure and in turn cause a lot of anxiety. You might not be able to sit relaxed during the procedure
- Alcohol - alcohol content in the bloodstream will actually tackle with the injected anaesthesia, alter its performance, and result in you not feeling any numbness. We cannot carry the procedure in such conditions
- Fried and oily food - these foods again will raise your blood pressure and hinder the action of the anaesthesia
3. Schedule a morning appointment
4. Don’t skip your antibiotics
5. Arrange for transport home and plan to take some rest time after the treatment
How we manage after the treatment is as important as the treatment itself. To reduce any mental or physical strain, we advise you to have someone present who can drop you off home safely.
Wisdom teeth removal is comparatively a simple procedure and you can get back to your normal activities after it. Still, we advise you to take the rest of the day or two off from your work or school, as you might experience slight swelling and discomfort for a few days following the treatment.
6. Ice and medicate
The more you ice, the quicker your swelling will go down. Also take your medication on time to prevent any post treatment complications. Apart from this, your dentist will give you a set of rules to be followed post extraction. Please be in touch with us if you have any more queries.
Our expert dental surgeons at Sri Satya Dental Hospital are here to make your wisdom teeth removal as easy and comfortable as it gets as we understand your concerns clearly. So do not delay any longer and book your appointment now. Rest assured.
