What To Ask When Getting Your Wisdom Teeth Removed

If you haven’t had your wisdom teeth removal in El Paso completed yet, depending on your age and how they’re filling in, you might eventually have to do so. Most people eventually get their wisdom teeth removed by the age of 18 to 30 years of age. The reasons can vary. For some, it is because they are going to cause spacing concerns. For others, removing your wisdom teeth is necessary for the proper development of your jaw structure. And, for some, it’s necessary to prevent crowding or other dental concerns as you get older.

No matter what you need wisdom teeth removal in El Paso services done, you need to know what to ask when visiting your dental office or a specialist to remove them. Some questions to ask include

  1. Do I need to remove all wisdom teeth
  2. If so, do I need to remove them at the same time or during two different seatings
  3. What should I expect in terms of pain and the recovery process?
  4. Is there more than one option for anesthesia?
  5. Is removing my wisdom teeth going to hurt?
  6. Are there any risks I should be aware of with the removal of my wisdom teeth and is it a safe procedure?
  7. Will I notice puffiness, redness, or swelling in my face?
  8. If so, how long is this going to last?
  9. Can I eat a normal diet after removing my wisdom teeth or do I need to eat soft foods/liquid diet?

You aren’t the only person who is debating if you should remove your wisdom teeth or not. It is a painful procedure for most people, and the recovery time can take up to a couple of weeks for you to fully heal. The best way to know what to expect and what results you will see is to talk to your dentist or the surgeon before you have this procedure performed.

Make sure you know everything and ask all the questions you have, before wisdom tooth removal. These are a few questions to add to your list as you prepare to visit a specialist. Ask these, and anything else you need to know, so you make the right decision when it’s time to remove your wisdom teeth.

Frank Gentry