Wisdom teeth usually come in during late teens and can cause problems when there's not enough room in the jaw. If you have impacted or crooked wisdom teeth, Dr. Hardt can remove them to alleviate pain, prevent infection, and protect your straight smile.
Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the final set of molars that emerge in late adolescence or early adulthood. They served a purpose in our evolutionary past when our diets were rougher and our jaws larger.
However, in modern times, wisdom teeth often pose problems due to our smaller jaw sizes and changes in our eating habits.
Wisdom teeth can become trapped beneath the gum line, leading to pain, swelling, and infection.
Lack of space in the jaw causes wisdom teeth to push against adjacent teeth, which result in misalignment or crowding.
Partially erupted wisdom teeth can create pockets where bacteria accumulates. In this case, you may experience a type of infection known as pericoronitis.
Wisdom teeth can push against nearby teeth, which might harm them or make their roots weaken and wear away.
First, Dr. Hardt administers anesthesia and sedation to make sure you don’t feel pain or discomfort during the procedure. Then, he makes a small incision in the gum tissue to reach the impacted tooth. Using specialized tools, he gently removes the tooth and closes the incision with dissolvable stitches.
After a few days, you will need to schedule a follow-up visit so Dr. Hardt and Dr. Cruz can check on your progress and see if the area has healed properly.
While the procedure itself is not painful due to anesthesia, some discomfort and swelling are common afterward. Dr. Hardt can recommend over-the-counter pain medication to help manage any post-operative discomfort.
Since we will use anesthesia and sedate you during the procedure, please have someone drive you home safely. If you experience any unusual symptoms or persistent pain days after the extraction, please contact us for an emergency visit.
Recovery from wisdom teeth removal takes about a week, but full healing may take several weeks. If you want to recover fast, follow these instructions:
If you're experiencing wisdom teeth-related issues or considering wisdom teeth removal, please schedule an appointment with Dr. Richard Hardt, DDS. Contact us today!
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