There are risks associated with wisdom teeth extraction, but there are very few risks associated with wisdom teeth extraction in a regular medical facility. These risks include the possibility of post-operative bleeding, cheek swelling, infection, dry socket syndrome, etc.
1. Post-operative bleeding: general bleeding is normal and common; however, heavy bleeding may be related to the patient’s poor diet after the extraction, as well as the long duration of the extraction surgery and the large incision.
2. Swelling of cheeks: severe swelling of the face after wisdom tooth extraction is usually caused by the trauma of the surgery or obstruction of lymphatic return.
3. Infection: The occurrence of infection may be related to the sterilization during the surgery, or it may be related to the patient’s poor oral hygiene, inflammation of the wisdom teeth themselves, and the patient’s poor oral habits after the extraction.
4. Dry socket: This condition usually occurs within 2 to 3 days after surgery and manifests itself as severe pain or bad breath, which requires a timely visit to the dentist.
Removal of wisdom teeth may also occur in the lower alveolar nerve damage, numbness of the lips and mouth and other complications. Patients are advised to visit regular hospitals to receive professional treatment.