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Wisdom tooth removal
I want to get my wisdom tooth removed. I got the x-ray done in November 2016. Will it be enough for the procedure. I also need to know the recovery period.
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The same xray would do.
You can go to work the very next day.
Pain will be controlled with drugs given. A post surgical swelling can be expected upto a week depending on how complicated the extraction is and wouldn't be much if a cold conpress is applied for 5 mins every hour for first 24 hours. Swelling is common and a sign of healing.
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Good morning generally the wisdom tooth location won't change after the jaw growth stops still it is advisable to go for a X-ray of that particular tooth called as IOPA. Depending on the complexity of extraction the recovery period would wary from 1-3weeks. In the initial recovery period you might witness some swelling and slight inability to open mouth as well.
Next Steps
Get the wisdom tooth removed by a oral surgeon the experience will be less painful.
Health Tips
If the wisdom teeth troubles you get it removed as early as possible.
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A fresh x ray will always be good, recovery period is subjective, from 2-5 days
Next Steps
Get a fresh opg/IOPA done
Health Tips
Take an anxiolytic before procedure
Maintain oral hygiene after procedure
Take medicine on time
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