The extraction of wisdom teeth is performed by some dentists. There are roughly 10 million wisdom teeth extracted from Americans every year. While many have heard, and probably know personally, of people having to undergo this procedure, the details of what the process entails may be unknown. Patients who seek wisdom tooth removal in the Skowhegan, ME area have been going to see the team at Maine Center for Dental Medicine. Dr. Mohammed Imam and Dr. Shafiulla Khan have proven incredibly successful in extracting wisdom teeth. They would love to go over the process with you in determining if you are a candidate for this procedure.
Wisdom Tooth Extraction Procedure
A wisdom tooth extraction is typically performed while the patient is under local anesthesia. Wisdom tooth extraction is common in teens and young adults, so make sure and talk to your dentist about anesthesia options or alternatives that may help if you are having anxiety stemming from the upcoming extraction. Knowing what to expect from the process can sometimes help ease some of the anxiety. We all tend to fear the unknown. So let us talk about what happens during an impacted wisdom tooth extraction.
The extraction process begins with local anesthesia for the patient. That can vary from doctor to doctor, so make sure you have a clear understanding of what will be used. Once this step is taken, the gum tissue at the wisdom tooth site will be cut open so that the tooth is exposed. Once exposed, the connective tissue between the tooth and bone will be removed, followed by the removal of the tooth itself. There are situations where the tooth may have to be divided into smaller pieces before being extracted. Once the tooth has been removed, the gum is sewed close. Due to the anesthesia used during the procedure, you will feel fairly comfortable. You will need a ride home, depending on the anesthetic used also. Before leaving, your dentist will provide you with post-operative instructions, antibiotics, and analgesics.
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If you are in the Skowhegan, ME area and are interested in learning more about wisdom tooth extraction, you should reach out to the Maine Center for Dental Medicine. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Mohammed Imam or Dr. Shafiulla Khan, call [phone_no] today!