FAQ

Wisdom Tooth

When can I eat after wisdom tooth extraction?

You can eat once the anesthesia has fully worn off, usually 2-3 hours after extraction. Eating while still numb risks biting your cheek or t

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Wisdom Tooth

Can I have all 4 wisdom teeth extracted in one day?

It is possible, but we usually recommend splitting the extractions into two visits — left side and right side. Pulling all 4 at once leaves

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Wisdom Tooth

When does the hole close after wisdom tooth extraction?

The surface of the gum closes in 2-4 weeks, but the bone underneath takes 2-3 months or longer to fill in. Food getting trapped in the socke

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Wisdom Tooth

I still have swelling after wisdom tooth extraction. Should I keep using warm compresses?

The type of compress depends on how much time has passed. 1) For the first 48 hours (2 days) after extraction, use a cold compress to limit

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Wisdom Tooth

I'm too scared of wisdom tooth extraction. Can it be done under sedation?

Yes, this is possible. If you have severe dental anxiety or the procedure will take a long time, such as with impacted wisdom teeth, we can

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Wisdom Tooth

I heard about reuse transplantation. Can extracted wisdom teeth be reused?

Yes, the extracted tooth can be reused in two ways. 1) Autogenous tooth transplantation: a healthy wisdom tooth is extracted and transplante

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Wisdom Tooth

Does it hurt a lot after wisdom tooth extraction?

Once the anesthesia wears off, you will feel some pain, but in most cases it is well controlled with the prescribed pain medication. Pain is

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Wisdom Tooth

My gums near my wisdom tooth are swollen. Should I have it extracted?

If the gum around your wisdom tooth keeps swelling up, we generally recommend extraction. Food debris and bacteria build up between the gum

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Wisdom Tooth

What foods can I eat after wisdom tooth extraction?

For the first 2-3 days after extraction, we recommend soft, non-irritating foods such as porridge, lukewarm soup, tofu, steamed egg, and yog

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Wisdom Tooth

Do impacted wisdom teeth always have to be extracted?

Not every impacted wisdom tooth has to be removed, but if problems are expected, it is better to extract it in advance. Impacted wisdom teet

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Wisdom Tooth

Food keeps getting stuck in the extraction hole. Brushing and rinsing don't help. How can I remove it?

Food getting stuck in the socket while it heals is a natural part of the process. The gap gradually fills in over about 3-4 weeks as new tis

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Wisdom Tooth

Can I take the extracted wisdom tooth home?

Yes, you can take the extracted tooth home. Extracted teeth are classified as medical waste, so we cannot simply hand them over - but under

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Endodontics

Why is root canal treatment performed?

Root canal treatment is performed to save a tooth - rather than extract it - when the nerve (pulp) inside has become inflamed or infected du

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Endodontics

Does root canal treatment hurt a lot?

The treatment is performed under local anesthesia, so there is almost no pain during the procedure. However, when the tooth is severely infl

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Endodontics

How many sessions does root canal treatment take?

Root canal treatment usually takes 2-3 visits, scheduled about a week apart, so it wraps up in around 2-3 weeks. The inside of the canals ne

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Endodontics

Do I have to put a crown on after a root canal?

In most cases we recommend placing a crown. A root canal-treated tooth loses its blood supply and becomes brittle and prone to fracture. Mol

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Endodontics

What happens if I stop root canal treatment midway?

If you stop in the middle, bacteria re-enter through the open canals, the inflammation comes back, and the next round of treatment becomes m

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Endodontics

Can a root-canal-treated tooth become painful again?

Yes, it can become painful again. The root canal system is complex, with tiny accessory canals that are not visible to the eye - if bacteria

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Endodontics

I was told I needed about 4 root canal sessions, but it stopped hurting after the 2nd visit. Can I skip the rest?

Even if the pain is gone, you should still complete all the scheduled visits. The pain disappeared because the inflamed nerve tissue has bee

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Endodontics

Can a tooth with a root canal last a lifetime?

With good care, a root canal-treated tooth can last for a very long time. However, since the nerve has been removed, the tooth no longer rec

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