In cases where the wisdom tooth does not erupt in the correct position or only erupt partially or do not erupt at all, it requires extraction. As the four wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt in the mouth, they are often misplaced. If they are partially or totally embedded inside the jaws (impacted), then the surrounding bone has to be removed to extract the teeth, which is called impaction.
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Why was a gauze soaked in clove oil placed on the site of wisdom tooth extraction?
Query: Hi doctor, I have removed my wisdom tooth before five days. I am unable to tolerate the pain and so I consulted the doctor again. He placed a gauze soaked in clove oil in the holes of the wisdom tooth. It tastes horrible and burns a lot. It makes my stomach sick. Is it good to take the gauze out? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After doing an extraction, vigorous rinsing of the mouth should be avoided. Only warm saline gargling is advised after 24 hours. If it is not followed, the clot formed at the extracted site gets dislodged and it exposes the bones. Food gets accumulated and it adds up to... Read Full »
Other than extraction, what do you suggest for pericoronitis?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old male with a good oral health history. I had a dental examination today, and it showed pericoronitis on one of my wisdom teeth. I have been put on a week's course of Amoxicillin to fight the infection. If that works, will I even need to have my wisdom tooth removed a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly upload an image of the tooth along with if any x-ray is available to you. That will help me in diagnosing and helping to decide whether the extraction is mandatory or not. Pericoronitis means the two words, pericoronal flap or the gums around the tooth and it... Read Full »