What Is a Wisdom Tooth Extraction?
A wisdom tooth extraction can bring comfort and relief to teens and adults as their back molars begin to cause pressure, pain, or crowding. At Morlan Family Dental, our dental team takes time to look at the position of each wisdom tooth and explain the safest plan for your mouth. Common reasons for wisdom tooth removal include impacted teeth, swelling, infection, cavities, gum irritation, jaw soreness, and teeth that do not have enough room to come in properly. Some cases may need a simple dental extraction, while others may require a surgical wisdom tooth extraction through oral surgery. Sedation options will also be discussed with your dental practitioner so you know what may help you feel more at ease. Schedule a consultation at our Plymouth, MA practice to have your wisdom teeth evaluated.
What Happens During a Wisdom Tooth Extraction?
An exam with digital imaging will help our dental practitioners see the tooth roots, jawbone, nearby teeth, and the angle of the wisdom teeth. Your dentist will review the findings and explain the recommended approach. Before treatment starts, the area is numbed. Sedation may also be used based on your needs and the type of removal planned. For a simple wisdom tooth extraction, the tooth is loosened and removed with dental instruments. For a surgical wisdom tooth extraction, the dentist may make a small opening in the gum tissue. The tooth may be sectioned into smaller pieces for a cleaner removal. After the tooth is removed, the area is cleaned. Gauze is placed to help a clot form. This clot protects the socket as healing begins. Removing problem wisdom teeth can help lower the risk of infection, damage to nearby molars, gum swelling, and ongoing discomfort.
What Are the Benefits of a Wisdom Tooth Extraction?
Wisdom teeth can create problems even before they fully come through the gums. Timely wisdom tooth removal at Morlan Family Dental in Plymouth, MA can protect nearby teeth and make daily oral health easier. Benefits may include the following:
- Helps relieve pain, pressure, and jaw soreness
- Reduces the risk of infection around impacted teeth
- Helps protect nearby molars from decay or damage
- Can ease crowding caused by lack of space
- Makes brushing and flossing the back of the mouth easier
- Helps prevent cysts, swelling, and gum irritation
- Gives families a clear plan for teen and young adult dental health
- Allows the dental team to address concerns before symptoms worsen
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Preserve Your Health and Smile
Wisdom teeth often appear in the late teens or early adult years, but timing can vary from patient to patient. Some wisdom teeth come in normally. Others stay trapped under the gums, grow at an angle, or press against nearby molars. Morlan Family Dental can evaluate your wisdom teeth with clear imaging, discuss comfort options, and explain the type of oral surgery or dental extraction that may be needed. Call our Plymouth, MA team to schedule a wisdom tooth consultation.