Could Your Jaw Pain Be a TMJ Disorder?
This video is about a course on identifying and treating patients with orofacial pain disorders. This condition causes pain in the face and mouth. One in five Americans experience orofacial…
Preparing For Wisdom Teeth Surgery Tips on Pre and Post Op Care
Entering adulthood means many different things.
Paying rent.
Filling out tax forms.
And possibly getting your wisdom teeth removed when they start to come in.
Young adults expect those extra teeth to erupt from the gums between the ages of nineteen and twenty. Wisdom teeth can cause swelling, redness, and severe pain. Removing them, however, is one of the best courses of action you can take. It’s estimated that about 10 million wisdom teeth are extracted from 5 million people in the United States annually.
If you’ve decided to set an appointment with your local dental clinic or oral surgeon, continue reading to learn about the valuable pre and post-op care for the surgery.
Before The Operation
From identifying an impacted tooth, to booking your appointment—here’s what you need to know and do leading up to the surgery.
Identifying an Impacted Tooth
If you ar
