Does extraction of wisdom tooth accompanies pain?

What is a wisdom tooth? All must have read in their small classes, those set of teeth named as wisdom tooth or third molars that erupt at a very late age. And, one must have even heard these are the most unsuccessful set of teeth as these accompany a lot of pain and finally the unbearable pain leads to extraction. Either you have to take help of the dentist or an oral surgeon. Oral surgeon, are required when the things have ruined to a greater extent and now even the dentist is helpless and cannot help further.

Removal of wisdom teeth is basically done via surgical methods and in this local anesthesia is given to numb that particular area. This is because cuts and stitches are to be made that are unbearable. So anesthesia is given first and then is allowed to work, as soon as it works the patient is made comfortable and a cut is made on the gum where the teeth is stuck. It is possible that half of the tooth may be above the gum line and half below. A slit is made and with a force the tooth is removed, the blood is thoroughly washed away and to avoid further bleeding and infection, the site is stitched and cleaned.

After the removal of wisdom teeth, it is true that pain accompanies along, so to get rid of the pain, the doctor gives antibiotics and painkillers and still if these are not successful, you take help of the oldest painkiller known as salt. You can place salt and rub it gently over the site, you’ll feel the pain getting lessened and would have to face no infection either. Other than this it is important to rinse your mouth with the help of the antibiotic mouth wash. Make sure it is a diluted one. Garlic and ice are two other things that are easily available in house and are very beneficial to lessen the pain.