If a tooth is decayed, infected, or damaged, we can likely offer treatment with a restoration, such as a dental crown. But sometimes, these issues cannot be treated with a restoration, and instead we need to extract the tooth. In today’s blog, your Omaha, NE, dentist talks about tooth extraction, and how we address issues like wisdom teeth with this procedure.
The Risks of Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are up to four new teeth that erupt in the rear of your mouth. These do not arrive until we enter our late teens or early 20s, and could lead to major complications for your smile. Since there simply is not room for them, they could create misalignment, changing your smile. They could also only partially erupt, leading to a serious issue known as an impaction, which is also linked to damaged teeth and infection. To protect your smile, we could remove these teeth before they even arrive!
The Tooth Extraction Process
Our team will take digital x-rays so we can look closely at these teeth, peering beneath the gums to look at the position of the teeth and ensuring we avoid any contact with blood vessels, nerve tissue, or sus cavities. We plan the process in detail, and when we are ready to remove them, we gently open the gums above these teeth, so we can access them. Then with a pair of forceps, we gently loosen and remove the teeth. The extraction process could take as little as a half hour in some cases. We then suture the area closed, and provide instructions for aftercare and prescriptions for any necessary medications to ensure the area heals quickly and you can return to your normal routine after a day or two of rest.
How We Keep You Comfortable
We know the idea of oral surgery can make people feel nervous, but we take time to ensure the process is a comfortable experience for you. For example, we always numb the area directly with a local anesthesia, but we also have sedation to help you enter a deep state of calm with little to no memory of the process at all. Even people with dental anxiety can enjoy a comfortable visit.
If you have any questions about how we plan and conduct a tooth extraction to protect smiles from wisdom tooth impaction, or about how we ensure oral surgery is a positive experience for patients of all ages, then contact our team today to learn more and start your journey to optimal oral health.
Learn More About Tooth Extraction
Our team wants to help treat serious issues, even those that require removing a tooth to protect the smile as a whole. Call Pacific Hills Dental in Omaha, NE, today at (402)330-2243.
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