Surgical Removal of a Bite
What does the treatment involve?
Aftercare
Rest & care
Leave the wound alone for the first day - do not rinse, gently brush around it. Avoid smoking and alcohol and be careful with food and drink around the wound. After removal of a wisdom tooth from the lower jaw, you are usually given a syringe to rinse the wound clean later; do not start this until after 3 days to avoid removing the blood clot that forms in the wound.
Pain & anaesthesia
After the anaesthetic wears off (several hours), avoid hot drinks and biting on anaesthetised parts. You can treat any pain with painkillers; always read the patient information leaflet.
Swelling
Swelling is usually greatest around the third day after treatment and decreases thereafter. Cooling with a coldpack or ice can provide relief; avoid sunlight/heat.
Swelling
Swelling is usually greatest around the third day after treatment and decreases thereafter. Cooling with a coldpack or ice can provide relief; avoid sunlight/heat.
Post-bleeding
In the first few hours, the wound may bleed a little, leaving you with red-coloured saliva. This is normal. In case of bright red blood: use a gauze plug or cloth, bite down firmly on this for 30 minutes. Contact us if the bleeding increases or does not stop.
Fever
A (slight) elevation of up to 39 °C in the first few days is normal. Contact us if the temperature rises above 39 °C or fever persists for more than five days.
Other information
Possible complications
General risks:
Damage to nearby molars or fillings is sometimes unavoidable, unfortunately. Your dentist can usually repair this.
Lower jaw:
Nearby sensory nerves (lower lip/chin) may, in rare cases, be damaged, leading to temporary or permanent loss of sensation. An X-ray is taken beforehand to assess risks.
Upper jaw:
When removing large molars in the upper jaw, there is a risk of forming a connection between the mouth and the nasal sinus (antrum perforation). If this happens, it is closed immediately during the operation.
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