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Frequently Asked Questions

Wisdom Teeth

Date Posted: 12/1/2001

Question
Can there be problems with extraction of wisdom teeth?

Answer
Yes, as with any surgery, post operative pain, swelling, bruising and infection can occur. Other consequences of wisdom tooth removal may include, difficulty in opening the mouth, sore lips, and bleeding.

There is a small risk with the extraction of lower wisdom teeth, of nerve damage that may cause numbness of the lip or tongue.

Discuss the above risks and consequences of wisdom teeth surgery with your dentist and/or Oral and Maxilofacial Surgeon before having your wisdom teeth out.



More questions in this category:

What are wisdom teeth?
Does everyone have wisdom teeth?
What is impaction?
My wisdom teeth are impacted. So what?
My wisdom teeth don't bother me now. Why not wait until they cause me problems?
Who can remove my wisdom teeth?
Can there be problems with extraction of wisdom teeth?
Does everyone need to have his or her wisdom teeth out?


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