Wisdom Teeth: Friend or Foe?
Wisdom teeth are the last molars to emerge, typically appearing between ages 17 and 25. Not every wisdom tooth needs to be removed, but when problems arise, early intervention is far better.
When Extraction Is Necessary
- Impaction: The tooth is trapped in bone or gum tissue and cannot fully erupt
- Recurring pain and swelling: Repeated infections in the gum tissue around the tooth
- Pressure on adjacent teeth: Causing crowding or shifting
- Decay that is hard to treat: Its position makes cleaning and filling difficult
- Cyst formation: A cyst developing around the impacted tooth
When You Can Keep Them
- The tooth has fully erupted and is straight
- It causes no pain or infection
- It can be cleaned easily
- It does not affect neighboring teeth
How We Remove Wisdom Teeth at Cosmo
- Panoramic or CBCT imaging to map the tooth precisely
- Local anesthesia (or conscious sedation for anxious patients)
- Gentle surgical extraction using minimally invasive techniques
- Self-dissolving sutures
- Follow-up within one week
Getting back on your feet
- First 24 hours: Cold compresses, soft foods, avoid forceful spitting
- First week: Avoid hot and spicy foods
- Pain management: Specific medications prescribed for your case
- Full healing: Usually 7–10 days