Wisdom Tooth Removal

Why are Wisdom Teeth Removed?

Wisdom teeth or third molars are the very last teeth on either side of the upper and lower jaws. The name wisdom teeth have been given to them because they emerge much later than all other teeth. Typically, wisdom teeth come in between the ages of seventeen and twenty-five and very often are a cause of much discomfort.

A smaller jaw size makes it difficult for us to accommodate the wisdom teeth which cause them to come out at an angle or push against the other teeth.

Wisdom teeth may also damage other teeth, cause inflamed gums, lead to cavities, form misaligned teeth and have other negative effects on your oral health. When this happens, a dentist will usually recommend the removal of the wisdom teeth.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT DURING WISDOM TOOTH EXTRACTION?

At Smooth Dental Group, the dentist will first give you a thorough oral examination and determine if you are a candidate for the procedure. If you do need your wisdom teeth extracted, Dr. Tran will run you through the procedure and address any concerns you might have.

The procedure is carried out under local anesthesia, IV sedation or if required, general anesthesia. Once the area of the mouth being treated has been numbed, Dr. Tran will use a special instrument to loosen and disconnect the tissue around your wisdom teeth, then essentially pop them out. If necessary, the wisdom tooth may be divided into sections before removal to make it easier. Sutures may be used to stitch the surgical sites up, and gauze will be placed over the holes to promote clotting that will help your wounds heal. The whole procedure usually takes about forty-five minutes.

Patients have reported experiencing different levels of post-procedure pain. This will largely depend on factors like whether you had one tooth removed or all four and how impacted the teeth were. You may be able to manage pain with an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as acetaminophen, or a prescription pain medication, if needed. Holding a cold pack against your jaw may also help relieve pain.

POST SURGERY

There might be some swelling or discomfort in your mouth after the removal of the teeth but this will heal in a few weeks. The doctor will provide you with full aftercare instructions to speed up the healing process. Be sure to follow the instructions as laid out. Contact us if you feel any pain, if the swelling is taking too long to reduce or if you develop a fever. We always make sure to provide the best care for our patients.

Contact us at our La Habra or Santa Ana centers if you would like to make an appointment for a consultation.

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What our Patients Say
Donavan Balan
Donavan Balan
2022-10-27
A very trustworthy dentist will always come back
Maryann Patino
Maryann Patino
2022-10-06
I was referred to this dentist by a friend and was pleasantly impressed by the dentist and all her staff. Everyone was extremely professional and made sure to educate me on my dental work. I had to have deep cleaning and 1 tooth extracted. The dental staff kept me informed as to what to expect from each procedure and educated me on the proper care after each procedure. The dentist even called me at home after the procedures to see how I was feeling. !!! Another important feature was all the preventative education I was provided. I would definitely refer anyone to this dentist!!feature
Celina Beaumont
Celina Beaumont
2022-10-04
Happy with service and definitely I like the people 😀
Yeimmi Aguirre
Yeimmi Aguirre
2022-09-26
Everyone is so friendly, understanding and patience, I really appreciate you all take an amazing care for us and make us feel so comfortable.
Adolfo Hernandez
Adolfo Hernandez
2022-09-02
My time here at smooth dental has been great.the doctors and staff are amazing and tentative I definetly recommend. Thank you for being caring!
Bertha Amaral
Bertha Amaral
2022-08-31
Una buena experiencia el personal super amable un super trabajo con mi dentadura totalmente recomendable 👍
Arielle Gutierrez
Arielle Gutierrez
2022-08-31
Friendly staff. Offer a variety of dental services -- my favorite being the cavity preventative medicine. Always go above and beyond.
Evelyn Gutierrez
Evelyn Gutierrez
2022-08-27
Tuve la oportunidad de conocer gente muy agradable, me dan la confianza, y me explican detalladamente cada tratamiento, tienen mucha higiene, es un muy buen lugar para poder continuar con mis tratamientos.
Abel Rodriguez
Abel Rodriguez
2022-08-05
All staff is great. And Richard did a great job on my cleaning! Thanks everyone!!

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