Which dental specialty should I visit for wisdom tooth extraction?
Sep 13, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Liwen
Introduction
Wisdom tooth extraction can be handled by the oral and maxillofacial surgery department. In some hospitals where departments are not highly specialized, patients can directly contact the dental department. Wisdom tooth extraction is a minor outpatient procedure that does not require hospitalization. For vertically growing wisdom teeth that have fully erupted, the extraction is relatively simple and less costly. However, impacted wisdom teeth, especially horizontally impacted ones, present greater challenges.
Some people begin to grow wisdom teeth before the age of 20, while others may not develop them until they are 40 or 50. However, some individuals never grow wisdom teeth at all, which is a completely normal phenomenon. In addition, these four wisdom teeth may not all be present. So, which department should you visit for wisdom tooth extraction?
Which dental department should you visit for wisdom tooth extraction?
You should visit the oral and maxillofacial surgery department for wisdom tooth removal. In some hospitals where departments are not highly specialized, you can simply go to the general dentistry department. Wisdom tooth extraction is a minor outpatient procedure that does not require hospitalization. For vertically growing wisdom teeth that have fully erupted, the extraction process is relatively simple and less costly. However, impacted wisdom teeth—especially horizontally impacted ones—are more difficult to remove, involve larger wounds, and tend to be more expensive.
Patients should not rinse their mouth immediately after the procedure. Most patients are instructed to bite down on a sterile gauze pad after extraction, which helps apply pressure and stop bleeding. After having a wisdom tooth removed, patients should avoid eating fish in the short term, as it may easily trigger inflammation. In severe cases, patients may develop a high fever, which can be very harmful to health.
In daily life, patients should maintain a positive mindset, actively cooperate with doctors during treatment, take medications as prescribed, and pay attention to post-operative care to promote faster recovery. We hope this information has been helpful. Wishing you good health and happiness.
