When your wisdom teeth are impacted, this means they are stuck down in the gum tissue and unable to cut through. When this happens, you can experience pain and pressure and your surrounding teeth can become damaged. In the case of impacted wisdom teeth, the best course of treatment is Oral Surgery. The surgeon can remove your impacted wisdom teeth, so you can find relief from your painful symptoms and your oral health will no longer be in jeopardy.
How Does the Dentist Remove Impacted Wisdom Teeth?
To remove your impacted wisdom teeth, the dentist will first administer anesthesia. This will put you to sleep during the procedure, so you feel no pain or discomfort. Since you are asleep, this will also prevent you from moving around during the procedure, so it proceeds safely. Once you are under the effects of anesthesia, the procedure for removing your teeth can begin.
To remove impacted teeth, the dentist will make an opening in your gum tissue. This allows the dentist access to the tooth and its roots. Depending on the root structure, the dentist may need to cut around the roots, to safely remove them. Sometimes, wisdom teeth roots can become wrapped around the jawbone, causing the need for a more extensive surgery.
Once each of your teeth has been removed, the Oral Surgery will finish with the dentist closing the incisions with sutures. These sutures are a special type that will dissolve after a few days. This helps you to avoid the need for having your sutures cut out.
After your procedure, it is imperative you follow your dentist’s advice for care. This will assist your gums in healing properly, so you do not experience any complications. If you follow your dentist’s advice, you can expect your healing process to go much more smoothly.
If you have impacted wisdom teeth or are in need for other types of oral procedures, contact Dr. George Braithwaite, DMD and schedule an appointment for your consultation today. They can provide you with the best in oral surgical procedures, so your smile can stay healthy and strong.
