Is wisdom tooth pain keeping you up at night? Don’t suffer anymore! The professional team at Molson Dental Clinic provides you with a comprehensive diagnosis and personalized treatment plan to help you stay away from pain and return to a comfortable life.
Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are located at the back of each dental arch and usually erupt in the late teens to early twenties.
Due to the limited space in the jaw, wisdom teeth often become impacted, causing severe pain, swelling and even infection, which seriously affects the quality of life.
How to relieve wisdom tooth pain?
Although seeing a dentist is the fundamental solution, you can also try the following methods at home to relieve discomfort:
Cold compress ice pack: Apply ice packs to the painful area for no more than 15 minutes at a time to help reduce swelling and relieve pain.
Over-the-counter pain relievers: Ibuprofen, acetaminophen, etc. can temporarily relieve pain.
Salt water rinse: Rinse your mouth with warm salt water to help reduce inflammation and sterilize, and promote wound healing.
Clove oil: Contains anti-inflammatory and analgesic ingredients, which can be applied to the affected area with a cotton ball to relieve pain.
Elevated sleeping position: Slightly elevating your head can help reduce pressure and swelling, and improve sleep quality.
Removing wisdom teeth is an effective way to solve impacted and recurring pain. Most dentists recommend removing wisdom teeth before they cause problems or in the early stages of growth to avoid complications. If you experience pain, gum infection, cysts, or damage to adjacent teeth, timely removal is especially important.
How to tell if toothache is caused by wisdom teeth?
If you experience persistent pain, swelling, or bleeding in the back of your mouth during the eruption of wisdom teeth, it is most likely a problem with the wisdom teeth. If you are unsure, consult a professional dentist as soon as possible for an accurate diagnosis to avoid delayed treatment.
When is the pain most severe after wisdom tooth removal?
The pain is usually most obvious within 3 to 4 days after the extraction, especially on the 3rd day. As you recover, the pain gradually subsides to mild soreness.
After surgery, you should strictly follow the dentist’s instructions, keep your mouth clean, avoid strenuous exercise and hard foods, and promote wound healing.
Wisdom tooth pain can be excruciating, and timely professional treatment is essential. With 40 years of experience, Molson Dental provides you with safe and comfortable wisdom tooth extraction services to help you get rid of the pain. Make an appointment now and move towards a pain-free life!