Kenneth Kee

Impacted Wisdom Tooth, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

This book describes Impacted Wisdom Tooth, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases
An impacted wisdom tooth is a third molar adult tooth that does not erupt through the gum.

Wisdom Teeth, or third molars, are the last teeth to form and appear in the mouth.

They are called "wisdom teeth" because they normally occur during a person's late teens or early twenties which has been called the "age of wisdom".

When a wisdom tooth is obstructed from erupting or coming into the mouth normally, it is termed impacted.

A tooth may be only incompletely impacted; meaning it grows in curved and erupts through the gum only partly, or it may fall short of erupting through at all and thus stays totally impacted.

Serious disorders can form from partially impacted teeth, such as pain, infection, and crowding of, or injury to, adjacent teeth.

For wholly impacted teeth, more serious disorders can happen if the sac that envelopes the impacted tooth fills with fluid and becomes bigger to form a cyst.

Causes

An impacted tooth stays stuck in gum tissue or bone for different reasons.

The region may be congested, leaving no space for the teeth to come out.

The jaw may be too undersized to fit the wisdom teeth.

Teeth may also become twisted, tilted, or displaced as they try to come out.

Symptoms

1. Bad breath

2. Difficulty opening the mouth (sometimes)

3. Pain or tenderness of the gums or jaw bone

4. Extended headache or jaw ache

5. Redness and swelling of the gums around the impacted tooth

Diagnosis

The dentist will check for swollen gum over the area where a tooth has not emerged, or has only partially erupted.

Dental x-rays corroborate the presence of one or more teeth that have not erupted

Treatment

No treatment may be required if the impacted tooth is not producing any problems.

Extraction of the tooth is the normal treatment for an impacted wisdom tooth.

If the tooth is greatly impacted, it could be essential for the dentist to make a small incision in the gum to reach the tooth.

Once extracted, the dentist will suture the gums with stitches (normally dissolvable) for it to heal.

Pain medications, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil), can be given for minor pain

If the patient was under general anesthesia (rare these days) he or she will need a friend or family member to take home and look after him or her for the next 24 hours, as the residual effects of the anesthetic can affect the behavior and judgment

The patient may also be given anti-inflammatory medicine or antibiotics to take while recovering.

When brushing, do not brush the operated area for a couple of days.

The patient may also want to use softer foods while the gum improves and not chew with the teeth near where the tooth was removed.

Bleeding may happen for several hours after tooth extraction.

To stop it, place a piece of clean moist gauze over the empty tooth socket and bite down firmly.

Apply persistent pressure for about 45 minutes.

A wet tea bag is an efficacious choice.

TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction

Chapter 1 Impacted Wisdom Tooth

Chapter 2 Causes

Chapter 3 Symptoms

Chapter 4 Diagnosis

Chapter 5 Treatment

Chapter 6 Prognosis

Chapter 7 Gum Disease

Chapter 8 Tooth Decay
Epilogue

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Juni 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780463828175
• Artikelnr.: 52909618

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
"A Family Doctor's Tale"
This book is a blend of Dr. Kee's personal experiences and his reflections on being a family doctor in Singapore. It's a great choice if you're looking for a narrative that combines both medical knowledge and human stories.
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