WISDOM TEETH REMOVAL

WISDOM TEETH

Wisdom teeth or third molars are found at the back of the mouth. It usually appears between late teens and early twenties (i.e. 17 and 21 years of age). Even though most of the people seem to have four wisdom teeth, some may have fewer or none. It is given the name wisdom teeth because it is believed to appear in human dentition when at a mature age. Healthy wisdom teeth will help us to chew our food properly.

The main reason for our wisdom teeth existence was so that our ancestors were able to eat raw meat, leaves, nuts, and roots & herbs. It is actually no longer a necessity as we humans have evolved since then, both physically and on a diet basis. Hence it is no longer a piece of necessary equipment for our survival.

TIPS ON WISDOM TEETH PAIN RELIEF

Here are a few ways you can soothe the wisdom teeth pain while at home on your own:

• Apply clove oil around the wisdom tooth area to reduce pain. You can even put cloves directly in your mouth where it hurts and keep it there for some time, but don’t chew it.
• You can take a glass of salt water and rinse it thoroughly. Rinsing with salt water kills the bacteria treating infection.
• If almonds are available, you can crust it and mix it with salt and clover in a glass of warm water.

RISKS OF WISDOM TEETH

If the jaw lines are too small and don’t have enough space, wisdom teeth leads to various problems. It could be impacted which means it is trapped under your gums or it could come through in a wrong position. There are many things to look out for as the wisdom teeth are growing:

• If the wisdom teeth come out in the wrong position, it will allow bacteria to grow causing cavity. This is possible as it could allow the tiny chewed food particles to be trapped in-between your teeth.
• When the bacteria is allowed to grow in there, it will lead to infection causing swelling of gums, immense pain, and stiffness in the jaw.
• Growth of wisdom teeth in the wrong position could harm and damage the neighbouring teeth.
• If impacted, it can even be detrimental for the bone that supports the neighbouring teeth. An impacted wisdom tooth can form a cyst near the impacted tooth.

Even if you are thinking about putting on braces, your dentist could suggest you remove the wisdom teeth. But he/she will definitely examine before making the decision, you can then sit down and discuss the best alternative of treatment.

KEEPING YOUR PRECIOUS WISDOM TEETH

In case you wish to keep your wisdom teeth, you should still make sure it is frequently checked. It is always possible that until it’s full grown it can create problems. Just make sure you are brushing and cleaning your teeth on a regular basis and also visiting your dentist for proper care of your dental health.

WISDOM TEETH REMOVAL

If you are seeking for its removal, it is always recommended for you not to eat or even drink at least 5 to 6 hours before the removal treatment. You should also make sure you are with a responsible grown-up companion when visiting the dentist for the removal to make sure you reach your home safely.

Surgery Time

Wisdom teeth removal is an oral surgery that will take around 50 minutes or less. Hence, you will be able to head back to your home the same day as your surgery. Your dentist will inject you with an anesthetic before the surgery so you don’t feel the pain while operating. Simply sit back and relax while your dentist is hard at work. The surgeon could also opt to drug you to make you drowsy and go to sleep at the time of the surgery. So you will most probably be asleep for at least an hour or more after completing the surgery.

Sometimes the surgeon might have to necessarily cut off your gums to get your teeth out. 

Recovery Phase

Once the extraction of your teeth is successful, you will now face the most difficult part of the surgery – the recovery phase. You will not feel it at the beginning but once your anesthetics start to wear off, you’ll surely know why. It is best you avoid smoking and drinking alcohol or caffeine, hard foods until you have fully healed. 

You might experience soreness and pain for about three to four days. You will receive advice on how to handle the pain. Lastly, you mustn’t forget to pay close attention to your dental health for at least a month after the surgery. The wound left behind after surgery will take at least a month or so.

FINDING YOUR DENTIST

You must always make sure that you are getting the finest dental care service for your well-being. We at Aashas, practice good dental health which is important to maintain a healthy mouth, teeth, and gums. It will also help your appearance and quality of life. Aashas Health Care Pvt. Ltd. (AHC) provides ethical treatment and advanced dental services. 

BACK PAIN TREATMENT

BACK PAIN

The most common health problem faced by a majority of the people globally is Back Pain. Ageing people are the ones who mostly experienced this pain. Since back pain creates a discomfort physically that is simply unavoidable, it would be much wiser to see a physiotherapist as soon as possible for the back pain treatment instead of consuming pain killers or putting on pain relief sprays. Back pain can also be a symptom for a serious and detrimental disease.

Back pain can be further classified into three different types – Lower Back Pain, Middle Back Pain & Upper Back Pain.

• Lower Back Pain – The medical term for Lower Back is referred to as Lumbar or Coccydynia (also known as Tailbone). This is the most common one among the three categorized back pains. It affects areas like the upper thighs, the groin areas and buttocks.
• Middle Back Pain – It’s medical term is Thoracic Pain. It affects the area between the cervical and lumbar region. It is usually a less common form of back pain.
• Upper Back Pain – Upper back pain affects the cervical region of the body i.e. the spine and neck. The main reasons for upper back pain is slouching and bad sleeping posture. People with upper back pain experience a displeasing stiffness and discomfort in the neck and shoulder area.

BACK PAIN TREATMENT

If you are suffering from back pain, it is best you consult a physiotherapist for back pain treatment to get your body back to functioning normally. Physiotherapist’s back pain treatment helps in improving and healing the functions and movements of your joints and muscles. In addition, physical therapy also reduces a high chance of experiencing back pain again. With the help of physiotherapists various methods and techniques of back pain treatment, your back will not only heal for a certain period but you will also receive advice on prevention and how to take care of your back pain.

AVOIDING SURGERY FOR BACK PAIN TREATMENT

Sometimes the only way to cure or treat a physical condition like back pain could be surgery. But a more conventional approach for the back pain treatment is to try physical therapy first. For this, you will have to visit a physiotherapy center or physiotherapy clinic in your city. A physiotherapist helps you alleviate pain and helps you to heal from injuries, for which surgery may not be necessary.

For instance, you might feel like you probably need surgery, pre-surgical for back pain treatment. physical therapy can help in better and faster recovery. Similarly, physiotherapy can also help you to withstand the surgery in a much better condition physically.

RISKS OF SURGERY

Even though surgery could help you in back pain treatment, it also carries many risks depending on the surgery type. The risks and effects include both during the treatment and afterward in the long-term such as:

• Possibility of Infection
• Possibility of Blood Clots
• If the patient’s body reacts to Anesthesia Drugs, it could complicate the treatment.
• Anesthesia also escalates heart rate & blood pressure for some patients.

BENEFITS OF PHYSIOTHERAPY

Physical Therapy has now long been used as a conventional back pain treatment compared to surgery. Recent medical studies also show that physical therapy is sometimes just as effective as surgery for back pain. Hence making Physiotherapy more preferable comparing the risks between the two treatment types.

• Various studies have shown that physiotherapy can be just as effective as surgery for lower back pain conditions like Spinal Stenosis.
• Studies from The New England Journal of Medicine also shows that treatment of Meniscal Tears and Knee Osteoarthritis with Physical Therapy is as effective as surgery.
• Patients who were suffering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome have affirmed that physiotherapy has successfully treated them.
• Studies from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital have found that the impact of physiotherapy is as effective as surgery for patients with degenerative disk disease.

With each study on Physical Therapy being positive and helpful, the doctors now believe that physiotherapy is a gentler method of back pain treatment for the patients.

PHYSIOTHERAPY HELPS TO HEAL YOUR BODY BY ITSELF

The human body is supposed to heal itself naturally with proper nutrition and physio guidance. In other words, surgery should be opted only in situations of emergency cases.

In conclusion, the doctors are now properly recognizing physiotherapy and it’s importance. Since Physiotherapy Treatment Plan can be customized as per the patient’s need, it has been widely accepted. With the help of researchers, it has been found that patients who had previously undergone physiotherapy have had a positive impact on their body since then. Physiotherapy is considered a more gentle approach towards healing the body.

If you are seeking for the best physiotherapist with highly qualified skills, we are always here for you. Our primary goal is to provide the people a more active and healthy lifestyle without the need of medication and surgery. Our physio practitioners help you create a stress-free environment for a more relaxed state of mind.

We have a team of highly skilled and licensed physiotherapists with experience of over 5 years. Our main objective being the best Physiotherapy Clinic in Nepal is the restoration of physical function and proper maintenance of physical function.

PHYSICAL THERAPY TREATMENTS WE PROVIDE FOR OUR PATIENTS:

There are many different ways in which physiotherapy can help you. Here is a list of few treatments we provide for our patients

• Pain Management
• Osteoporosis (Weak Bones)
• Avoiding Surgery
• Recovery From Sports Injury
• Recovery From Trauma
• Paralysis Recovery
• Dizziness & Balance Disorder Management
• Muscle Imbalance Correction
• Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
• Neurological Rehabilitation & many more.

We are always very careful with our patients, so each of our patient’s personal medical history and need for their treatment are properly looked into.