Does removing wisdom teeth hurt?
May 12, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Liwen
Introduction
In general, patients do not feel pain during wisdom tooth extraction, although pain may occur afterward. Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, normally aid in chewing food and help promote digestion and nutrient absorption. If a wisdom tooth grows in the wrong direction, it can create periodontal gaps with the second molar, leading to food impaction, which may result in tooth inflammation and infection.
Generally, there is no pain felt during the process of wisdom tooth extraction, although pain may occur afterward. The specific analysis is as follows:
The wisdom tooth, also known as the third molar, normally aids in chewing food and promotes digestion and absorption. If a wisdom tooth grows in the wrong direction, it can create periodontal gaps between itself and the second molar, leading to food impaction. This may result in inflammation, infection, and symptoms such as tooth pain and swelling. In such cases, removing the wisdom tooth becomes necessary for treatment. To ensure a smooth procedure, local anesthesia is typically administered before extraction, numbing the sensory nerves around the tooth and preventing pain signals. Therefore, patients do not feel pain during the extraction itself. However, since wisdom tooth removal is an invasive procedure that may damage surrounding dental nerves, once the anesthetic wears off after the surgery, patients may experience pain.
If wisdom tooth extraction is needed, it is recommended to choose a professional dental clinic for the procedure and carefully follow the dentist’s instructions for postoperative care to ensure successful treatment and a smooth recovery.
