Yes, it would be silly to say anyone looks forward to getting their teeth pulled. But a wisdom tooth extraction, Minneapolis residents, doesn’t have to be a daunting thing. There are dentists at New England Oral & Cosmetic Facial Surgery who perform these types of extractions with care and compassion for even those with the most apprehensive thoughts.
Why Do They Need to Come Out
Wisdom teeth usually come in during the young adult years – right around the time wisdom starts setting in, or so they say. However wisdom teeth have a tendency to not come in straight, disturbing other teeth. This is the reason you need to get them removed. Impacted wisdom teeth can not only cause pain, but can cause your other teeth to shift or loosen. Since you don’t want that to happen, a wisdom tooth extraction Surrey is the best course of action. If the wisdom tooth comes in straight, is healthy, has emerged fully from the gum and can be easily cleaned during normal brushing, then you probably don’t need to have it removed.
How They’re Removed
Your dentist can remove wisdom teeth in the office, but there are times when a patient would have to go to a hospital or other facility. You will be given a local anesthetic or a general anesthetic if you’re having multiple teeth removed. Sleeping through the procedure will ensure no pain during the procedure and allow the dentist or surgeon to remove the tooth completely and suture the incisions. Once your wisdom teeth are removed, your recovery time begins. You’ll have to eat soft foods for a couple of days. You need to allow time for your incisions to heal. It’s also very important to keep your mouth clean. Rinsing your mouth with salt water will also help with any swelling or pain you may have.
Benefits of Removing Wisdom Teeth
Getting your wisdom teeth removed is beneficial for you if they aren’t coming in straight or are impacted. Removing them will make sure your back teeth do not get overcrowded. It will also decrease your risk of gum disease due to tooth decay in the wisdom tooth. Wisdom teeth are sometimes harder to clean than other teeth because of the way they grow. They’re removal eliminates this problem.
