How Do You Help A Wisdom Tooth Extraction Patient?
Your child has just had his braces removed and is wearing retainers. The retainers won’t do any good if the wisdom teeth erupt and move his teeth out of their new placement. Thus, the orthodontist will order that your child’s wisdom teeth be removed sooner, rather than later. He may have all four taken out at once; he may have two taken out on one visit and the remaining two on a subsequent visit. Oral surgery leaves dental patients in pain and very uncomfortable. The risk of infection is high, so antibiotics are prescribed. The post-surgical pain can be considerable, so your child has to take a prescription pain killer. Withhold food and water for at least 6 hours prior to surgery if you and your child opt for general anesthesia–going to sleep. Some oral surgeons recommend that patients undergo general anesthesia because the procedure is so uncomfortable. Go home right away after oral surgery, so you can get him to bed. Have a good supply of sterile gauze to pack on each extraction s
