What do you know about wisdom teeth? Also known as third molars, these additional teeth could lead to serious problems for your oral health. To prevent these issues, we could simply remove them. Don’t let your anxiety stand between you and this often-crucial procedure. Your Santa Rosa , CA, oral surgeons can ensure you remain calm and comfortable through the procedure!
The Dangers of Your Wisdom Teeth
Your third molars arrive in your late teens or early 20s. If you’re approaching adulthood, or your child is, then this could mean that the eruption of the teeth causes dental misalignment, infection, damaged teeth, and even a painful partial eruption known as an impaction. These complications occur because over the millennia, our smiles have evolved to accommodate 28 teeth, and the arrival of the wisdom teeth forces 32 teeth in the same space. For many, this cause major cosmetic and restorative oral health issues.
Ensuring You Feel Calm and Relaxed
To prevent these complications, we need to remove them before they erupt. We know oral surgery can make you feel nervous, but remember that our team of oral and maxillofacial surgeons now how to help patients of all ages remain calm and comfortable. For example, we will happily answer your questions, and provide a local numbing agent to the area where the extraction will occur. To help you remain comfortable and relaxed, even if you have dental anxiety, we can offer dental sedation. We have multiple options, each helping you enter a deep state of relaxation with no memory of the procedure itself!
The Procedure and Recovery Process
Once we ensure your comfort, we will carefully open the area of the gums above the teeth, so we can access and remove them with forceps. The detailed digital images we take of your smile help guide the process, ensuring we avoid areas with sinus cavities or nerve tissues. Once we take out the tooth, we suture the extraction site closed. A friend or family member can bring you home, as the sedation may take time to wear off fully. At home, you will take prescribed medications, and avoid activity for the first day. We will provide detailed instructions for the healing process, and remove your sutures in a follow-up visit. If you have any questions about addressing your wisdom teeth, or about other oral surgical procedures, such as implant placement, then please contact our team today.
Do You Have Questions About Extracting Wisdom Teeth?
Our team wants to help you enjoy a healthy and beautiful smile by preventing complications. To learn more about how we tackle your third molars, then schedule a consultation by calling Santa Rosa Oral Surgery in Santa Rosa, CA, today at 707-545-4625.
