Your third molars, also known as wisdom teeth, are new teeth that erupt in the rear of your mouth in your late teens or early 20s. Without treatment, these could upset the appearance, health, and function of your bite. But we can help! In today’s blog, your Cerritos, CA, dentist could offer wisdom tooth extraction.
The Danger of Wisdom Tooth Eruption
For some patients, the arrival of the wisdom teeth could mean the addition of four new teeth in your smile. Since people rarely have room for these new molars, this could lead to misalignment, which increases the risk of cavities and gum disease, not to mention the changes to your appearance. These could also only partially erupt, causing a painful impaction. Their arrival could also mean the onset of damaged teeth and infection. We want to remove them before they even erupt, so you can avoid the onset of impaction and other complications, protecting the health, stability, and beauty of your smile.
Planning Your Extraction
To begin, we will take detailed digital x-rays of your smile. With this system, there are no bitewings and the images are available instantly chairside. We can then walk you through the planning process. If we find extraction is necessary, then our team will plan the process in detail with these images to ensure we avoid contact with nerve tissues, sinus cavities, or blood vessels. We also take measures to ensure you are comfortable. For example, our team can administer a local anesthetic to numb the area, and sedation to help you enter a deep state of calm and relaxation, so even if you have dental anxiety or special needs your visit is a positive experience!
Taking Out Your Third Molars
When you are properly sedated and ready, our team will then open the gums above these teeth so that we can access them. We then extract them with a pair of forceps. Our team will suture the area closed and then provide detailed aftercare instructions for the next day or two to ensure a clot forms and the area heals properly. We can also prescribe medications to keep you comfortable and aid in the healing process. Many people return to their normal routine after a day or two of rest!
If you have any questions about how we extract your wisdom teeth, or if you need an appointment for yourself or your teen, then contact our team today to get started. Summer is a great time to have wisdom teeth removed for high school and college students!
TALK TO OUR TEAM ABOUT EXTRACTING YOUR THIRD MOLARS
To schedule a consultation for removing your third molars, then make an appointment with Cerritos Dental Surgery in California call 562-584-4082 today.
