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What are wisdom teeth?

Wisdom teeth, also known as teeth number 8. They are the third largest molars, usually erupting late and are located at the back of the jaw. Wisdom teeth usually erupt between the ages of 17 and 25, which is also our adult age. At the same time, this is also the tooth that causes many controversial issues related to its function.

When should wisdom teeth be extracted?

  • Wisdom teeth are misaligned, grow underground, and pierce tooth number 7.
  • Wisdom teeth cause you pain and inflammation for a long time.
  • Wisdom teeth have an irregular shape. Making it difficult to clean, causing stuffing of food with adjacent teeth.
  • Wisdom teeth with periodontal disease, tooth decay.
  • Need to remove wisdom teeth when performing orthodontics.
  • Wisdom teeth make the face disproportionate because the jawbone structure is misaligned.
  • Cavities, easily spread to neighboring teeth.

Is wisdom tooth extraction painful?

Painless wisdom tooth extraction is not always a concern of many people, especially those who have just started having wisdom teeth for the first time. Because wisdom teeth are located at the last position in the jaw, connecting many nerve fibers. At the same time, it has a very strong tooth root. Therefore, the process of removing wisdom teeth will be much more complicated than removing other teeth.

However, with the application of many modern technologies today, wisdom tooth extraction is no longer an obsession.

Wisdom tooth extraction with Piezotome technology – No pain, no complications

Soft tissue protection

Piezotome ultrasound only affects the hard tissue that is the tooth to be removed. Therefore, there is no impact on soft tissue or jawbone.

Quick execution time

Tooth extraction with Piezotome technology helps to reduce the rate of numbness due to the protection of soft tissue when cutting. However, it only helps to reduce, not completely disappear. There are many other causes of nerve damage.

Reduce swelling

For cases of tooth extraction with large roots that need to be sutured, the Piezotome ultrasound will protect the soft tissue around the tooth, so the wound will heal faster.

Reduced mouth opening

Unlike the traditional method of tooth extraction, you do not need to use too much force to keep your mouth open.

PRF technology helps heal quickly

PRF (Platelet Rich Fibrin) fast healing technology, also known as platelet-rich fibrin, needs to be extracted and centrifuged from each person’s own blood. Generates concentrated platelets, while removing unnecessary elements from the blood. Thereby accelerating the recovery of damaged tissues, healing the blood quickly.

Compared to the traditional method of tooth extraction, it takes 3-4 weeks for the extraction site to heal gradually. With PRF technology, the wound will show signs of healing in the first week after tooth extraction.

Wisdom tooth extraction procedure

  • Step 1: Examine and conduct X-rays
  • Step 2: Clean and disinfect your teeth carefully
  • Step 3: Anesthesia
  • Step 4: Extract wisdom teeth
  • Step 5: Instruct customers to take care of their teeth after wisdom tooth extraction, schedule a follow-up appointment for the next time.

Suggested foods to eat and not to eat after wisdom tooth extraction

  • Foods to eat: Soup, porridge, oats, eggs, ice cream, pudding, yogurt, minced fruit, smoothies, soft noodles, vermicelli, vermicelli, etc.
  • Foods to avoid: Hard, chewy foods; spicy, hot food; sweet and sour foods; Abstain from beer, wine, etc.

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