Wisdom Tooth Extraction

Dr. Seddon, General Dentist, regularly removes wisdom teeth of all levels of difficulty. Based on extensive pre-operative and post-operative instructions, medication coverage, IV sedation, use of special blood proteins for healing (PRF), sterile surgical protocol, and effective surgical skills; patients often feel surprisingly good within the next day or so. Of course, with any surgery, one can expect some mild discomfort and swelling within the first day, but we do our best to minimize this.

Wisdom teeth removal happens hundreds of times each day with people suffering from impacted wisdom teeth.

What Are Wisdom Teeth?

Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars that will erupt in the lower and upper jaw.

When Do Wisdom Teeth Come in?

Although most people get their wisdom teeth between 18 and 24, it can occur earlier or later.

Does Everyone Have Wisdom Teeth?

You would think that everyone is born with wisdom teeth, but in truth, some people have two, three or all four wisdom teeth while others don’t have any.

What is an Impacted Wisdom Tooth?

If the mouth cannot accommodate the wisdom tooth and there is not enough room, that wisdom tooth may never erupt. Wisdom teeth pain can occur, which may require wisdom tooth extraction. Impacted wisdom teeth are not only painful but can also can problems for the rest of the teeth.

What are the Symptoms of Wisdom Teeth and the Signs that Wisdom Teeth are Coming Out?

• Bleeding or tender gums
• Swollen or red gums
• Wisdom teeth pain
• Jaw pain
• Bad breath
• Jaw swelling
• Bad taste in mouth

If you are suffering from wisdom teeth pain removing wisdom teeth may be the only answer. If you leave your teeth as they are, your other teeth will become overcrowded. Not only will this cause problems with everyday oral functions, it can also cause tooth decay and gum disease.

The only way to know if you need wisdom teeth surgery is to schedule an appointment with Ocean Front Dental. Dr. Nick Seddon, General Dentist, can examine your teeth to determine what needs to be done and if it is necessary to remove wisdom teeth or not.

Is it Painful to Get Wisdom Teeth Removed?

The wisdom teeth removal procedure will cause some discomfort and pain that can usually be alleviated with over-the-counter pain medications. If necessary, Dr. Seddon, General Dentist, may issue a prescription medication for pain.

What is the Wisdom Teeth Removal Procedure?

Your dentist or an oral surgeon can extract wisdom teeth at either the surgeon’s or the dentist’s practice. You may also have the procedure in the hospital, which may be something to consider if you are older or if you having all four removed at the same time. If you are in the high-risk category for complications, ask Dr. Seddon, General Dentist, if a hospital stay is necessary.

Before wisdom tooth surgery, Ocean Front Dental will numb the area with a local anesthetic. Dr. Seddon, General Dentist, may decide to use a local anesthetic, which puts you to sleep during the procedure, if the tooth or teeth are severely impacted or if all four are being pulled at the same time.

During your wisdom teeth removal surgery, the gum tissue will be opened up over the tooth to remove any bone that may be covering the tooth. Once the connecting tissue has been separated, the wisdom tooth or teeth will be removed. After the wisdom teeth surgery, removable or dissolvable stitches may be needed to heal the sockets.

What is the Wisdom Teeth Removal Recovery Time?

You will feel some pain and discomfort after the procedure, which should subside about a week or so after your wisdom teeth removal procedure. If symptoms persist call Ocean Front Dental immediately.

What is the Cost of Wisdom Teeth Removal?

Wisdom teeth surgery will cost between $150.00 and $250.00 per tooth for a normal extraction while impacted wisdom teeth will cost between $$350.00 and $550.00 per tooth depending on the level of the impacted wisdom tooth.

For more information, regarding wisdom tooth removal, call or schedule an appointment with Ocean Front Dental today.