One of your questions for your wisdom teeth post-operative care may concern the most important way to get energy – “what can I eat after wisdom teeth removal surgery?” Your oral surgeon will provide you a detailed plan to take care of your mouth after your surgery, and this includes guidelines on food and drinks…
It is perfectly normal to have some anxiety before surgery. You may experience nervousness about being under anesthesia, the surgical procedure, or even the healing process. Here at Implants & Oral Surgery of Chattanooga, our highly-skilled and compassionate staff want to ease your anxieties as much as we can. We not only walk you through…
Oral surgery is among many people’s least favorite things – but what happens if you don’t get wisdom teeth removed? Waiting is understandable. Waiting too long, however, can leave you with painful, lasting problems. If You Don’t Get Wisdom Teeth Removed . . . Think we’re being dramatic? We’ve seen enough cases of impacted wisdom…
Impacted wisdom teeth are painful. They’re actually a common cause of jaw pain. If you have a “toothache,” you might as well be asking, “do I have impacted wisdom teeth?” Finding out for sure is important. Because impacted wisdom teeth, when unaddressed, can be come infected, they’re a danger to the health of your entire…
You have 32 teeth. Or, at least, you’re intended to. But wisdom teeth are often stubborn, and become impacted. But what is an impacted wisdom tooth? What do we mean when we use the word, “impacted?” Wisdom Teeth Defined Before we discuss impaction, we need to know what exactly wisdom teeth are in the first…
You may not be used to drinking your breakfast. But you will be after getting your wisdom teeth removed. As painful as it is, wisdom teeth removal is good for your overall health. And there are many reasons. To help understand why, we’re highlighting the 4 most common reasons for wisdom teeth removal. So how…
It may not seem like it, but getting your wisdom teeth taken out is surgery. You need to take time to recover. And how comfortably you recover is up to you. If you care for your mouth the right way, you’ll heal more quickly and easily. Here’s how to care for yourself after wisdom teeth…
* Are you experiencing pain in the back of your mouth or having headaches? * Do you have unusual soreness in your gums? * Do you have difficulty chewing food? These could all be signs your wisdom teeth may be a problem. They are symptoms of impacted wisdom teeth, and if any of these issues…