Rekos & Border Oral Surgery knows that making an appointment to have your wisdom teeth
pulled can be an incredibly intimidating time.
In fact, getting any tooth pulled is often enough to make butterflies erupt in nearly anyone’s stomach. We are here to tell you, though, that with us you are in the very best hands. We have years of experience making dental care with us the best around, and our dedication to our patients makes us even more so. When it comes time to get your or your child’s wisdom teeth removed, know that we will take the best possible care of you.
What Is A Wisdom Tooth?
Human beings, by the time they become adults, usually have three sets of molars, the third molars erupt around 16–19 years old. This third pair, much like an appendix, shows no real reason for existing, and in fact, seems to cause more trouble in the long run than anything else. This causes the majority of people to get these teeth removed before they can cause much or any damage.
Why Remove Wisdom Teeth?
If you do not get your wisdom teeth pulled, it can cause an assortment of complications. Firstly, it can put you through much unnecessary pain. Wisdom teeth put pressure on the surrounding teeth and the jaw as well, which can lead to discomfort, particularly when eating or speaking.
Placement
The placement of the teeth can also lead to decay, swelling, and infection which can spread easily and can cause more severe pain afterward. Food can get trapped and cause an infection.
Damage To Other Teeth
It can also cause much damage if there is not sufficient space for the tooth to break through the tissues and bone, and this is called impaction. The pressure from this can cause other teeth to shift or make them move to an angled position rather than a vertical one. This means that it can cause damage and much more severe pain when you bite down. All of these problems combine to create a useless and pretty dangerous set of teeth. It is important to get them removed either before they start causing trouble or immediately once they do.
The Procedure
The first thing that will happen when you come in for your appointment will be the administration of a local or sedative anesthetic. This will make sure you're numb.
Then our dentists will make a small incision exposing the tooth, gum tissue, and bone beneath. The tooth will be removed; then the gum tissue and area of tooth extraction will be thoroughly cleaned. Finally, we will stitch it right up and your dentist will fill you in on how to take care of it all. Then you are all set! Learn more about wisdom tooth extraction recovery.
More Information
Rekos & Border Oral Surgery have years of experience in making your surgical procedures hassle and pain-free, and your recovery quick and efficient.
Wisdom Tooth Removal Dublin OH
If you are in Dublin or the surrounding Columbus, Ohio area and need your wisdom teeth extracted, Contact us at (614) 764-9455!
