Reclaim your Healthy, Pain-free Smile with Effective Wisdom Teeth Extractions
Wisdom teeth are the last set to erupt between ages 17 and 25. Called the third molars, wisdom teeth often lack enough space in the jaw to support healthy eruption. Because of inadequate space, wisdom teeth may remain impacted wholly or partially in the jawbone. Tooth impaction causes numerous problems, including pain, infections, swelling, and damage to the surrounding tissues.
Treehouse Dental offers wisdom teeth extractions to relieve pain and restore optimal oral health. Whether it’s a standard or an ingrown wisdom tooth, schedule an appointment with Dr. William Collins, Dr. Greg Pitts, Dr. Beau Seager, and the team for painless and effective extractions.
Do wisdom teeth always require extraction?
Wisdom teeth don’t always require removal. If your third molar erupts normally and doesn’t cause problems, it doesn’t need removal. Whether or not your wisdom tooth needs extraction depends on various factors, including positioning, the health of surrounding teeth, and any symptoms you might be experiencing.
When do wisdom teeth require removal?
As mentioned, wisdom teeth are the last to arrive, often after other teeth have erupted. As a result, wisdom teeth rarely have enough space to erupt normally. Because of limited space, your teeth may come in partially or remain impacted (trapped) beneath the gum line.
Impacted wisdom teeth require removal because they cause several problems.
Some include:
- Oral pain
- Partially erupted wisdom teeth trap food, increasing the risk of oral infections and decay
- Damage to the nearby teeth
- Increased risk of cysts
- Facial and gum swelling
Sometimes, your wisdom tooth may be fully erupted but still needs removal. For instance, if it is severely decayed, compromises oral hygiene, causes overcrowding, or interferes with orthodontic treatment, your doctor will recommend extraction.
How are wisdom teeth extracted?
Your tooth extraction depends on its position after a dental exam using digital x-rays. If your tooth is visible and accessible in the mouth, your dentist will use a simple extraction to remove it. The dentist uses an elevator to loosen your tooth from its socket. Then, the dentist uses forceps to pull out your tooth in one piece.
Partially or fully impacted wisdom teeth are removed with surgical extractions. In this case, the doctor makes a precise incision on the gums and removes the underlying alveolar bone to access the ingrown tooth. Unlike simple extractions, the dentist breaks the tooth into pieces for easier removal. After removing every fragment, the dentist will clean and sanitize your wound to remove any traces of unwanted bacteria. The final step is to stitch the wound to begin healing.
Whether surgical or simple extraction, we’ll give you post-op instructions to ensure an event-free recovery. Generally, we recommend home remedies and medications to prevent any health complications.
Is wisdom tooth extraction painful?
We use powerful anesthetics to ensure your wisdom tooth extraction is as painless as possible. Patients with dental anxiety or fear may prefer sedation dentistry for an anxiety-free dental experience. You can trust us to prioritize your comfort to ensure even minor procedures like extractions are as seamless as possible.
Ready for gentle wisdom teeth extractions?
Don’t let wisdom teeth ruin your quality of life. Call (801) 756-2273 to schedule an appointment with Treehouse Dental for safe and painless extractions.
