Should 4 wisdom teeth be extracted at the same time?

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1. Characteristics of wisdom teeth

Wisdom teeth also known as number 8 teeth, are the third largest molars at the back of the oral cavity. Wisdom teeth usually erupt between the ages of 17 and 5 and are usually detected on radiographs.
A very few people do not have wisdom teeth, there are also people who have wisdom teeth that grow normally like other molars without causing any problems. But wisdom teeth often get stuck because the oral cavity does not have enough room to grow, wisdom teeth may partially or completely get stuck in the bone. Most of us usually have 4 wisdom teeth or 2 upper wisdom teeth or 2 lower wisdom teeth.

2. Why should wisdom teeth be extracted?

In cases where wisdom teeth grow straight without causing complications, the doctor may consider preserving. However, if wisdom teeth cause dangerous complications, causing pain affecting quality of life, the doctor will prescribe wisdom tooth extraction for the patient.
A specialist prescribes wisdom tooth extraction in the following cases:
Causes pain Difficult to clean teeth Food deposition causes tooth decay, especially in case of partial eruption of wisdom teeth Infection or gingivitis Causes problems Food jam leads to adjacent tooth decay (tooth number 7) Periodontitis Extract before orthodontic (braces) to avoid complications when straightening other teeth.

3. Risks after wisdom tooth extraction

Possible risks after wisdom tooth extraction may be:
Prolonged bleeding Dry socket inflammation Bone exposure when a blood clot is lost from the extraction socket Bone infection from bacteria or food particles trapped Damage to the tooth, mandibular nerve or maxillary sinus. Watch now: Should tooth number 8 be extracted?

4. Can 4 wisdom teeth be extracted at the same time?

Can I pull out 4 wisdom teeth at the same time? This is a question many people are interested in. In fact, pain and swelling after tooth extraction is unavoidable. Extracting 4 wisdom teeth at the same time may cause you more pain, but this saves time, money and you do not have to suffer many times.
During treatment planning, the dentist will examine the jawbone and take a Panorama or CT ConeBeam film to determine how many wisdom teeth are present and whether or not they should be removed. Your dentist will discuss treatment options and advise whether it is best to remove all of your wisdom teeth at once or to have two wisdom teeth removed at once.

5. Notes after removing 4 wisdom teeth at the same time

To ensure health and avoid complications, you need to pay attention when removing 4 wisdom teeth at the same time as follows:
Bleeding: After tooth extraction, the first few hours of blood may bleed a lot, you should bite down on cotton or gauze to stop bleeding. If the bleeding persists, you need to immediately go to the dental clinic to be checked and corrected. Swelling after removing 4 wisdom teeth at the same time: Apply ice after tooth extraction. On the second day after extraction, warm compresses should be applied to the swollen cheeks to prevent swelling. Clean your teeth thoroughly after tooth extraction. Diet after wisdom tooth extraction: You should use soft foods such as porridge or drink milk in the first time. In addition, it is necessary to take the medicine prescribed by the dentist along with a reasonable rest regimen.
It is possible to remove 4 wisdom teeth at the same time, but you need to go to a reputable hospital or dental clinic for specific examination and advice. After tooth extraction, you should follow the dentist's instructions, know how to take care of the wound and maintain a reasonable diet.
Wisdom tooth extraction surgery is a routine technique at Vinmec International General Hospital. Wisdom teeth are always teeth that do not have the function of chewing and causing painful complications, causing caries next to them, complications of misalignment. This technique applies to cases of teeth that are misaligned, teeth that are stuck, and teeth that are under the mucosa. Contraindicated when teeth have acute inflammation, limited opening of the mouth, high blood pressure, people taking anticoagulants. The advantage of the wisdom tooth extraction technique at Vinmec is to avoid complications of tooth number 8 such as: pain, adjacent tooth decay, inflammation, trauma to tooth number 7.
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