07 Jan How We Extract Wisdom Teeth
When you have wisdom teeth soon to erupt, this could cause serious concerns for the function and appearance of your bite. Without removal, they could erupt and cause painful impaction. Our team of orthognathic surgery experts in Richmond, VA, explains how our team will protect the health and stability of your smile with a wisdom tooth extraction.
The Arrival and Risks of Wisdom Teeth
When people reach their late teens and early 20s, they could see the eruption of up to four new teeth in their smile. These third molars, known as wisdom teeth, often have no room, and their eruption means a partial eruption known as an impaction, as well as a greater risk of infection, damaged teeth, and even dental misalignment. To avoid negative changes to the health, function, and appearance of a smile, we recommend removing them prior to eruption. If you or a family member is approaching this age, consider an appointment so we can examine the smile and assess your risk!
Anesthesia and Sedation
We will take detailed digital x-rays of your smile so we can pinpoint the position of the teeth and assess the risk they pose for your smile. If they require removal, then we will use these digital images to plan the procedure and ensure we avoid contact with blood vessels, nerve tissues, and sinus cavities. We also take steps to ensure you are comfortable. For example, we will administer a local anesthesia to the area where the extraction is taking place. Our team can also choose a sedation option to help you enter a deep state of calm and relaxation, even if you have dental anxiety. You will likely have no memory of the procedure and avoid discomfort during the wisdom tooth extraction.
Extracting Wisdom Teeth
Once we have planned the process in detail and administered calming medications, we will open the gums above the tooth so we can access and remove it. When they take it out with a pair of forceps, they will suture the site closed. Our team will provide detailed aftercare instructions to ensure the area heals quickly and that you avoid complications like a dislodged blood clot. You will likely return to your normal routine in as little as 24 to 48 hours of rest.
If you have any questions about wisdom tooth extraction, or if you want to schedule a visit now so you start 2025 with better oral health, then contact our team today.
Schedule Your Next Visit With Commonwealth Oral & Facial Surgery In Richmond, VA
We want to help you avoid the onset of wisdom tooth impaction. Talk to our team at Commonwealth Oral & Facial Surgery in Richmond, VA at (804) 354-1600 today.