Wisdom Teeth Removal
What’s Wisdom Tooth Removal?
While some lucky patients have more than enough room for their wisdom teeth to come through the gums, most patients need to have them removed. If these teeth don’t have enough viable room to fully erupt, they become impacted. Impacted wisdom teeth can be painful and can even damage surrounding dentition. It’s best to remove them before they fully become a problem to your oral health.
Why would Wisdom Tooth Removal be needed?
If you’ve been told that you might need to have your wisdom teeth removed, it’s best to remove them sooner rather than later. Whether you’re a young adult or you’re older, removing these wisdom teeth can be beneficial to the health of the rest of your teeth. If you notice that the wisdom teeth are tender or that your gums are sore and swollen, it might be time to consider having them removed. We perform the procedure in our office comfortably so that you experience no ill side effects.
Who’s a candidate for Wisdom Tooth Removal?
Any patient who is having problems with their wisdom teeth is a good candidate for wisdom tooth removal. You are never too young or too old to have the procedure done. We will take special x-ray images that give us an idea of where the wisdom teeth actually are beneath the gums. This allows us to create a treatment plan specific to your oral needs.
What happens during Wisdom Tooth Removal?
We begin by administering sedation to calm you down and put you to sleep for the procedure. The gums are slightly cut so that we can get to the wisdom teeth and remove them. Sutures are often used to close the gums. You’ll go home with a friend or relative and be instructed to bite down on gauze until the bleeding stops completely. It is important that you read any and all aftercare instructions so that the area is able to heal over the course of the next week or two.
If you think you might need to have your wisdom teeth removed, call us now and we can schedule you to come in for a consultation.