Wisdom teeth are molars that erupt during your late teens or early twenties. The problem with wisdom teeth is they are more problematic than helpful. Drs. Amir Kasouha, Trushar Patel, and Jacqueline Jacobson of 64 Highland Dental in Worcester, MA, can help.
More About Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth need extraction most of the time by your Worcester dentist. Only a few people don't need them removed. But why is that? What problems do wisdom teeth cause?
- When jaws are too small to support wisdom teeth, this causes overcrowdedness and increases the chances of cavity development.
- Wisdom teeth sometimes only partially erupt through, creating a space between tissue that can trap food and bacteria, and cause infection.
- Wisdom teeth erupt in odd angles, which impact neighboring teeth, lead to infection, and damages bone.
What does the procedure consist of?
- Your Worcester wisdom teeth specialist first administers local anesthesia to numb the area. If you want something to help you feel more relaxed, speak with your doctor about different sedation options.
- Next, your dentist will open the gums, remove the wisdom tooth, and stitch the surgical area, but that's if the wisdom tooth has erupted at an awkward angle. If not, simple forceps will do the job, a typical extraction.
- Once your tooth has been removed and the surgical area stitched, your dentist uses gauze to stop the bleeding and aid in the clotting process.
- You can speak with your dentist about using painkillers after the procedure. Make sure to avoid drinking from a straw or chewing solid foods.
Would you like to speak to a dentist?
Pain caused by wisdom teeth is a painful ordeal to deal with, but you don't have to deal with it any longer. If you want to find out more about wisdom tooth extractions, then call 64 Highland Dental in Worcester, MA, at (508) 926-8660. Drs. Amir Kasouha, Trushar Patel, and Jacqueline Jacobson can help!