Wisdom Teeth Removal
Protect Your Gums and Your Smile With Wisdom Teeth Removal
Maybe you discovered your impacted wisdom teeth during your last dental X-ray. Or maybe you are already experiencing pain, swelling, and crowding. Further impaction can lead to crooked teeth, cysts and other complications. But we at Amelia Street Dental Clinic can restore and preserve the health of your gums and teeth with fast and easy wisdom teeth removal
What is Wisdom Tooth Removal?
Wisdom tooth removal is a surgical procedure to extract impacted wisdom teeth. ...
Your wisdom teeth may come in as early as your late teen years. In some cases,
they may not grow in until you are in your early 20s.
Our mouths do not have room for our wisdom teeth in many cases. As a result,
they may grow in at unusual angles, and may crowd up against other teeth.
Do You Need Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?
You may need your wisdom teeth extracted if:...
• Your X-rays show your wisdom teeth are not coming in with proper
alignment.
• Your wisdom teeth are crowding other teeth.
• You have an infection as a result of impacted wisdom teeth.
• You have a cyst because of your impacted wisdom teeth, or may develop one.
• You have a benign tumor because of your impacted wisdom teeth, or may develop
one.
• Your impacted wisdom teeth have already caused other teeth to move.
• You are in pain due to the presence of your wisdom teeth.
Why Get Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?
• Get rid of pain, infection, swelling, and other complications of impacted wisdom
teeth. ...
• Keep your wisdom teeth from damaging the teeth near them.
• Prevent teeth from moving into a crooked smile that might require braces.
• Protect your oral health from serious complications such as bone loss.
Our Fast, Easy Procedure Stops Impaction and Pain
While wisdom tooth removal is a form of oral surgery, it is a fast, outpatient
procedure if it is done in the dental chair. Here is what to expect: ...
1. We start with dental X-rays and a full consult. The dentist will decide on
the difficulty level if you will need to be referred toa specialist oral
surgeon. It is not necessary to be sedated during wisdom tooth extraction, but
the option exists.
2. Come in for your wisdom tooth removal appointment. We will administer local
anaesthesia of for the procedure.
3. The dental surgeon will make the necessary incisions to expose the impacted
teeth. Some bone drilling is done to facilitate the removal of the impacted
tooth.
4. Next, the surgical site is fully debrided and all small bone fragments are
cleaned off.
5. Sutures are then placed to close the extraction site.
6. We will cover the wounds with gauze. Your blood will then clot.
7. You can then head home with a set of after-care instructions. You can drive
home alone but if you have been sedated for the procedure, you may need someone
to give you a ride.
The whole process only takes around 60 -90 minutes!
Generally, wisdom teeth on one side (top and bottom) are removed in one
appointment but all 4 wisdom teeth can be done in one appointment if the patient
so desires.
Wisdom Tooth Extraction Aftercare
After your wisdom teeth are out, you should recover fast. The following aftercare
tips will help your gums to heal quickly and properly: ...
• Keep the post extraction gauze tightly held between your teeth at least for 1
hour. This allows for a good clot to form.
• Do not spit when expelling blood. If you do, you might remove the clots that
are forming and the bleeding may continue.
• Apply ice on the operated side from outside for control of your swelling. Some
selling is expected and normal.
• Use the pain medication we prescribe, or over-the-counter pain meds.
• Stay away from hot foods and drinks a well as beverages that contain caffeine
or carbonation. Smoking is big risk for formation of a dry socket so should be
avoided for 4 days minimum.
• Only soft foods are suitable for 24 hours after surgery.
• Wait 24 hours before brushing or using mouthwash.
• Rest as needed.
• Contact your dentist if bleeding does not cease, swelling gets worse, or you
have signs of an infection.
Get Your Wisdom Teeth Removed to Protect Your Smile Now
Right now, your wisdom teeth are pressing in on the rest of your teeth, threatening
their health and that of your gums.
But in under an hour, we can quickly and painlessly remove them, protecting your
teeth and gums.
See our testimonials to discover how we have helped patients throughout [City/State]
with fast, effective wisdom tooth removal.
Call us today to schedule your consult and restore full oral health.