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Wisdom Teeth Removal
The Wisdom Teeth Treatment Process
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Reasons to Have Wisdom Teeth Removed
There are numerous reasons to have wisdom teeth removed. Doing so can help to alleviate or prevent the following problems:
- Pain in the back of the mouth or along the jaw
- Swelling around the jaw or gums
- Headaches
- Tooth decay in teeth that have partially emerged
- Damage to surrounding teeth as the wisdom teeth try to push their way out
- Misalignment of other teeth in the mouth as the wisdom teeth try to erupt
Treatment Process
Initial Evaluation
Before scheduling your wisdom teeth removal procedure, you will first visit our doctors for an initial consultation where they will perform a full oral evaluation and take needed images to develop a customized surgical plan.
Pre-Surgery
After your surgery day has been determined, our doctors will provide you with some specific pre-surgery conditions you should be sure to follow to ensure the safety of your procedure.
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Depending on the type of wisdom teeth removal you require, our doctors may perform a simple extraction—which occurs when the tooth is completely visible above the gum line—or a complex extraction—which is required when wisdom teeth are hidden beneath the gum line or are impacted.
Post-Surgery
After your procedure, you will be released to a responsible adult who will escort you home. Your mouth and face will be swollen and sore for several days, and your diet will be slightly restricted. Be sure to follow the post-op instructions provided by our doctors to ensure a healthy recovery.
Recovery Instructions
After surgery, patients may experience bleeding and pain, though neither should be very severe. Applying pressure with a compress often helps alleviate these symptoms, as does taking over-the-counter pain medications and using an ice pack.
To give their mouth time to heal, patients will need to stick to a soft foods or liquid diet for the first couple of days. They’ll also need to avoid using a straw, as this can cause a painful condition called dry socket, which is when the blood clot covering the wound is dislodged
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