Is it true that wisdom teeth removal can make you look smaller? Why is it said to change your face?
Doctor, is it true that wisdom teeth removal makes you look smaller?
Wisdom teeth are teeth that erupt at the very back of the dentition.
Since it grows close to the edge of the chin, you may hear that removing it will clear the face line and give you a smaller face!
This time,I will discuss whether wisdom teeth removal can make you look smaller and why it is said to change your face!
Why wisdom teeth removal is said to make you look smaller
There are three reasons why wisdom teeth removal is said to result in a smaller face.
- Because the bones around the gills of the chin lose weight.
- Because the bones around the cheekbones lose weight.
- Because chewing muscles lose weight.
Because the bones around the gills of the chin lose weight.
The lower wisdom teeth grow around the gills of the lower jaw.
By removing the lower wisdom teeth,The bones around the gills may be slimmed, the face line cleared, and the face made smaller.
Because the bones around the cheekbones lose weight.
Upper wisdom teeth grow around the edge of the cheekbone.
By removing upper wisdom teeth,The cheekbones may be slimmed and cheeks that were protruding due to wisdom teeth may be concaved, resulting in a smaller face.
Because chewing muscles lose weight.
When wisdom teeth grow straight, they may develop jaw bone and muscles near the wisdom teeth as they function by meshing with other teeth.
By removing wisdom teeth,The jawbone and muscles near the wisdom teeth are no longer used, which may result in a slimmer, smaller face.
Does wisdom teeth removal make you look smaller? What are the before and afters?
Wisdom teeth affected.
- have stiff shoulders
- Tight cheekbones.
- Well-developed chewing muscles.
In case of,It is possible to have a smaller face after wisdom teeth removal.
However, wisdom teeth removal does not change the facial line as you wish, as in cosmetic surgery.
There are many reasons for a large face, including not only the jaw and muscles, but also fatty buildup and the skeletal structure, including the skull.
Wisdom teeth are not the only cause of jaw and cheekbone tension and muscle development.
Even if wisdom teeth removal changes the facial line, it is only by a few millimeters,Few people will feel that they have a smaller face when comparing before and afters.
Wisdom teeth removal process
The surgical technique for wisdom teeth depends on the upper and lower teeth and how they grow.
For wisdom teeth on the upper teeth
Wisdom teeth in the upper teeth often grow in without burrowing into the bone.
Tooth extraction is relatively easyand often takes about 5 minutes after the anesthesia is completed.
Tooth Extraction Process
- Anesthesia applied to the surface of the teeth. (Surface anesthesia)
- Injection-type anesthesia is used to anesthetize the area around the wisdom tooth roots. (Infiltration anesthesia)
- Wisdom teeth are extracted by grabbing them with a special tool.
For wisdom teeth on lower teeth
Lower wisdom teeth often grow in the following three ways
- Grows in a straight line.
- They grow at an angle.
- Lateralized in the bone.
Here is the process for removing each wisdom tooth.
Grows in a straight line.
Like other back teeth, this type grows straight.
Like the upper wisdom teeth, though, extraction is relatively easy,Slightly more difficult to extract than the upper due to the shape of the wisdom tooth roots and the hardness of the lower jaw bone.It is.
Extraction is usually completed in about 10 minutes after anesthesia is administered.
Tooth Extraction Process
- Anesthesia applied to the surface of the teeth. (Surface anesthesia)
- Injection-type anesthesia is used to anesthetize the area around the wisdom tooth roots. (Infiltration anesthesia)
- Wisdom teeth are extracted by grabbing them with a special tool.
They grow at an angle.
This type of tooth grows up at an angle toward the back teeth in the front.
Because wisdom teeth are stuck in the front teeth and difficult to extract,Extraction is somewhat more difficult.
Tooth extraction takes about 15 to 30 minutes after anesthesia.
Tooth Extraction Process
- Anesthesia applied to the surface of the teeth. (Surface anesthesia)
- Injection-type anesthesia is used to anesthetize the area around the wisdom tooth roots. (Infiltration anesthesia)
- If necessary, cut open the gums and remove bone.
- Wisdom teeth are divided and extracted with special tools.
- Sew the gums to stop the bleeding.
Lateralized in the bone.
This type of tooth is horizontal in the bone toward the anterior tooth.
Because the entire wisdom tooth is buried in the bone,The difficulty of extraction is high because of the combination with the nerves in the mandible, the extent of the gum incision, and the amount of bone removal.
The extraction takes a long time, about 45 minutes after anesthesia.
Tooth Extraction Process
- Anesthesia when applied to the surface of the tooth. (Surface anesthesia)
- Injection-type anesthesia is used to anesthetize the area around the wisdom tooth roots. (Infiltration anesthesia)
- If necessary, cut open the gums and remove bone.
- Wisdom teeth are divided and extracted with special tools.
- Sew the gums to stop the bleeding.
What happens to my face after wisdom teeth removal?
When wisdom teeth are removed.The face may swell and pain may accompany the swelling for 1-7 days.
Facial swelling and pain will vary depending on the location and growth of the wisdom teeth to be removed.
Not much swelling for upper wisdom teeth.
Upper wisdom teeth often grow straight.
Because there is no need to cut the gums or remove bone for tooth extraction,The face rarely swells.
The pain will subside in one to three days and can be treated with painkillers.
Lower wisdom teeth can swell to the point of changing the facial lines.
In the case of lower wisdom teeth, because of the hardness of the lower jaw boneThe high rate of swelling often extends to the face.
In addition, because the gums are cut and the jawbone is removed for the extraction, the face/gums will be swollen and sore for about a week.
Facial swelling and pain peak on days 3-4.
At its peak, it swells to the point that the facial lines change.Sometimes, the larger the area where the gums are cut or bone is removed, the greater the swelling will be.
In some cases, bruising due to internal bleeding may occur under the jaw of the person from whom the extraction was made.
Wisdom teeth removal does not always result in a smaller face.
Wisdom teeth grow around the edges of the jawbone and cheekbones, and their removal may clear the face line and make the face look smaller.
However,It is not as dramatic a change as cosmetic surgery.
Extracting wisdom teeth with the goal of achieving a smaller face will not have the desired effect.
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Graduated from Nagasaki University School of Dentistry, ~2018 Kyushu Medical Center, 2018-present Working at a dental clinic in Tokyo
After completing clinical training, worked in cosmetic dentistry in Tokyo. Currently a dentist and dental writer.
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