Wisdom Tooth Surgery

In most cases the numbness continues for about 2 hours after you leave our facility. After about 2 hours, you will feel a bit of tenderness around the wisdom tooth area. You can sometimes experience a bit of swelling too. However, this generally will last for about a day or two before you start to feel much better.

Most people are actually much better after a day or two. But as with any medical procedure, this will depend on the difficulty of the removal and your body’s natural healing abilities. Our doctors will always advise you of your specific healing time.

Do’s

• Take medication as instructed by our doctors
• Stick to soft food for about one or two days after
• Have cold foods or room temperature foods to relieve inflammation
• Use ice packs on and off (20 minutes at a time) to relieve inflammation
• Get plenty of rest
• Stay hydrated by drinking fluids like water or juices
• Ensure you bite firmly on the cotton gauze given to you when you leave.
• This kick starts the healing and ensures the wound clots well

Don’ts

• Smoke for at least 24 hours after the surgery. Smoking will interfere with healing and you can end up with delayed healing of the wound.
• Have hot foods and drinks. This will irritate the gums and delay the healing.
• Have spicy foods. This irritates the gums and delays the healing
• Spit or rinse your mouth the day of the surgery. This will break up the forming blood clot and delay the healing. If you have saliva or blood in your mouth, try to swallow it or gently spit out instead of rinsing.

Following wisdom tooth surgery, it is essential to adopt a soft-food diet to aid in the healing process and prevent any disruption to the surgical site. Stick to nourishing yet easily chewable foods like yoghurt, mashed potatoes, smoothies, and soups. Avoid hot and spicy foods and crunchy or hard-to-chew items that might irritate the surgical site. It’s best to steer clear of straws, as the suction can dislodge blood clots and hinder healing. We recommend staying hydrated and following our comprehensive post-surgery dietary guidelines for a swift and hassle-free recovery.

Proper surgical site care is crucial to prevent infection and promote healing. Rinse your mouth gently with warm saltwater solution after meals to keep the area clean. Avoid vigorous rinsing or spitting during the initial days, as this may dislodge blood clots and slow healing. Applying an ice pack to the outside of your cheek for 15-20 minutes can help reduce swelling and discomfort. Ensure to follow any prescribed pain medications and antibiotics diligently. If you have any concerns or notice any unusual symptoms, don’t hesitate to contact our team at Ashford Dental for guidance and reassurance.

The timeline for resuming normal eating and oral hygiene practices after wisdom tooth surgery may vary from person to person. Typically, it is safe to start reintroducing soft solid foods back into your diet after a few days. However, only chew near the surgical site once you feel comfortable doing so. Maintaining excellent oral hygiene during the recovery period is vital, but be gentle when brushing around the surgical area. Avoid using toothpaste with strong flavours or chemicals that might irritate the site. Our Ashford Dental team will provide personalised instructions based on your recovery progress to ensure a successful healing journey.

Surgical removal of wisdom teeth is a procedure which requires a great deal of finesse, experience, surgical prowess and anatomical knowledge.

This is because lower wisdom teeth are surrounded by 2 sensory nerves. On the outside of it runs the Inferior Alveolar Nerve. This nerve gives sensation to the lower teeth on that side, the cheek, the chin and the lip.

Running on the inside of the wisdom tooth is the lingual nerve. This gives sensation to the inside part of the tongue and some taste sensation to the tongue as well.

When removing the wisdom tooth, the surgeon must be very specific and deliberate in their technique in order to avoid these nerves. Damaging the nerves can result in partial or permanent loss of sensation to the affected area.

Removal of upper wisdom teeth is also a procedure that requires experience and finesse. The upper wisdom tooth is usually very close to the maxillary sinus. The surgeon must be very careful to avoid breakages as this can result in root tips being pushed into the sinus.

Based in Singapore, our dentists at Ashford Dental Centre have undergone training specific to wisdom tooth extraction and surgical procedures, and so will find the best way to deal with your particular dental situation. We also have more than a decade of clinical experience in performing difficult surgical wisdom teeth removals. In addition to this, all our dentists have calming and gentle demeanours to put you at ease and assure you of a smooth and efficient experience. Our recommended dentist has had years of experience in wisdom tooth extraction, having served numerous patients in Singapore. As such, our team is confident of giving you a safe and comfortable experience.

Apart from housing the experienced surgeons, all our auxiliary staff in our clinics in Singapore have also undergone specific training for wisdom tooth extraction and surgical removals. They know exactly what to do in any given situation. Their surgical assistance makes our surgeons’ work much easier and makes your experience far more relaxing.