Wisdom tooth removal has an outdated reputation. Discover the modern reality.
Per the previous blogs from Joliet, IL dentist, Dr. James Babiuk, wisdom tooth extraction is a necessity. However, there are many outdated and persistent myths that make many people hesitant to pursue the wisest course of action…
Wisdom Tooth Extraction Myths – Busted!
It is a myth that wisdom teeth removal involves a prolonged, difficult surgery that takes many hours and causes a lot of pain. Many people also believe that the recovery process will leave them with a swollen, bruised head and bedbound for many weeks.
This is outdated information and the reality is much different.
Specifically, surgery to remove wisdom teeth usually takes about 45 minutes. Some swelling is expected, but pain medication will be necessary for no more than one or two days. In fact, within two to three days of the surgery, most patients have completely resumed their normal lives.
So why does surgery involving wisdom teeth removal have such a bad reputation?
Usually, it is due to fear of the unknown or misconceptions based on exaggerated stories told by friends and family members. Decades ago, results could be very different. This means that some parents who had painful, complicated wisdom teeth removal experiences in the 1980s may telegraph their negative feelings and nervousness unintentionally today… leaving their kids terrified about the surgery.
Another factor promoting the myths about wisdom teeth removal surgery is the Internet and social media, especially YouTube. Almost everyone has seen one of the thousands of videos posted about someone who just had their wisdom teeth removed.
They show swelling and tell horrible stories of pain. The problem with this is that almost all of these videos are fake; real patients don’t act the way they’re portrayed in those videos. The reality is just too boring to get any views!
Wisdom Tooth Extraction Surgery Has Come A Long Way!
If you need to have your wisdom teeth removed, stop listening to the horror stories out there! Instead, contact your Joliet, IL dentist, The WisdomToothDoc™, to discover the real facts.
Today, wisdom tooth extraction is a common and simple procedure where common results involve minimal pain and swelling where you are back to doing all of the things you love to do fast! With over 25 years of extensive experience, Dr. James Babiuk has extracted over 234,737 teeth and focuses on avoiding opioid use during the process.