FAQ

Wisdom Tooth

I heard lower wisdom teeth are harder to extract. Is that true?

Yes, extracting a lower wisdom tooth is generally more difficult than an upper one. The lower jawbone is denser, the tooth is often impacted

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Wisdom Tooth

I cannot open my mouth properly after a wisdom tooth extraction.

Difficulty opening the mouth (trismus) after a wisdom tooth extraction is a common and normal reaction. It happens as the muscles and tissue

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Wisdom Tooth

It has been 2 to 3 days since my extraction. Can I exercise? I do CrossFit - would something light be all right?

Even 2 to 3 days after an extraction, high-intensity exercise such as CrossFit is still too early. Vigorous exercise raises blood pressure a

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Wisdom Tooth

When does the bone fill in after a wisdom tooth extraction?

The gum surface over the extraction site usually closes in about a month, while the bone underneath takes about 3 to 6 months to fill in com

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Wisdom Tooth

Do upper and lower wisdom teeth have to be removed together? Can both lower ones be done at once?

They do not have to be removed together, but we usually recommend taking out the upper and lower teeth on the same side at one visit so you

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Wisdom Tooth

It does not hurt. Do I really have to have it extracted?

Even without pain, we recommend extracting a wisdom tooth that is likely to cause problems, as a preventive measure. This applies in particu

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