Wisdom Teeth Extraction Trivia Quiz

Have you gotten your wisdom teeth removed? If so, this quiz should be as easy as brushing your teeth! If not, then take this quiz to obtain some helpful pre-operation knowledge.

A multiple-choice quiz by candela3. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
candela3

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
306,583

Updated
Dec 20 22

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10

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Avg Score
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1. How many wisdom teeth do MOST adults (who have not had them extracted) have? Hint

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2. Which of the following is NOT a reason that people have their wisdom teeth removed? Hint

Their jaw may not be large enough for them, and they may become impacted.

They may want their face to appear thinner, thus removal of the four unnecessary outside teeth.

Their wisdom teeth may break partway through your gums, causing a flap of gum tissue to grow over them, under which food and germs can get trapped under the flap and cause your gums to become red, swollen, and painful.

Their wisdom teeth may come in at an awkward angle, with the top of the tooth facing forward, backward, or to either side.

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3. Wisdom teeth are more scientifically known as _____________. Hint

lateral incisor teeth

first molar teeth

central incisor teeth

third molar teeth

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4. The ___________________ nerve, which supplies sensation to the right or left half of the chin and lower lip, is at risk of being struck while removing wisdom teeth, usually by accidental damage with a surgical drill. Hint

lingual

inferior alveolar

cranial

analgesic resistant

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5. Dry sockets develop when ________. Hint

the surgeon does not use enough care during surgery

the patient does not take their prescribed medications

the patient doesn't drink enough water in the first 24 hours following surgery

the blood clot at the site of surgery disintegrates or is dislodged

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6. Dry sockets occur more frequently in men than in women.

True

False

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7. Which of the following foods are NOT recommended for the patient to eat in the 24 hours that follow the surgery? Hint

small bits of cooled scrambled eggs

hot chicken broth

jello

apple sauce

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8. Most medical insurance plans cover wisdom teeth extraction.

True

False

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9. You should rinse your mouth out with warm salt water several times a day for about a week after your surgery, NOT including the first 24 hours.

True

False

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10. It is a good idea to vigorously swish an antiseptic (like Listerine) around in your mouth in days that follow your wisdom teeth extraction.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many wisdom teeth do MOST adults (who have not had them extracted) have?

Answer: 4

While MOST people are, in fact, born with 4 wisdom teeth, it is actually rather common to be born with zero.

2. Which of the following is NOT a reason that people have their wisdom teeth removed?

Answer: They may want their face to appear thinner, thus removal of the four unnecessary outside teeth.

Your face will not look any different after the surgery.

3. Wisdom teeth are more scientifically known as _____________.

Answer: third molar teeth

Third molar teeth are called "wisdom" teeth because usually they come in when a person is between the ages of 17 and 21, or older. This is presumably old enough to have gained some wisdom!

Answer: inferior alveolar

Striking the inferior alveolar nerve is usually unavoidable during wisdom teeth extraction, but feeling in the chin and lower lip will almost always return after a day or two. However, in very rare cases it may take several weeks for full sensation to return.

5. Dry sockets develop when ________.

Answer: the blood clot at the site of surgery disintegrates or is dislodged

It is important to treat the surgical sites with care, and to follow the surgeon's instructions in the days following the surgery, so as not to cause the blood clots to become dislodged.

6. Dry sockets occur more frequently in men than in women.

Answer: False

Women are actually more likely to get dry sockets than men because of their high estrogen levels. They should attempt to schedule their operation towards the end of their menstrual cycle to minimize the chances of getting dry sockets.

7. Which of the following foods are NOT recommended for the patient to eat in the 24 hours that follow the surgery?

Answer: hot chicken broth

While chicken broth is actually a great thing to eat after your surgery, you must let it cool first! If it's too hot, it can "steam" your blood clots out, thus causing dry sockets!

8. Most medical insurance plans cover wisdom teeth extraction.

Answer: False

Most medical insurance plans actually do NOT cover wisdom teeth extraction, as the surgery is considered a dental procedure. Therefore, if you have no dental insurance, even if you have excellent medical coverage, wisdom teeth extraction is probably not covered.

9. You should rinse your mouth out with warm salt water several times a day for about a week after your surgery, NOT including the first 24 hours.

Answer: True

The warm salt water helps to reduce swelling and alleviate pain. However, it is important to not do this in the first 24 hours following the surgery, because the wounds won't have closed yet.

10. It is a good idea to vigorously swish an antiseptic (like Listerine) around in your mouth in days that follow your wisdom teeth extraction.

Answer: False

It is actually a terrible idea to vigorously swish anything around your mouth, as this is an excellent way to cause the blood clots to become dislodged, creating dry sockets. Instead, just move your head around, letting an antiseptic (and/or salt water) gently rest on the wounds.

Source: Author candela3

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