Wisdom Tooth Extraction

The third and final set of molars that develop in the mouth are the wisdom teeth. Oftentimes there isn’t enough room in the gums and mouth for these molars to grow in naturally without pain or discomfort. These wisdom teeth can cause structural problems when they attempt to break through the gums (oftentimes at an angle). A Castle Rock Colorado dentist such as Aaron Goodman can help determine which wisdom teeth need to be extracted.

Wisdom Tooth Extraction

Impacted wisdom teeth occur when the teeth come in at an angle through the gum line causing pain and discomfort to a patient. These impacted wisdom teeth can also cause serious structural damage to the teeth and jaw. They give bacteria a chance to gather as it can be increasingly difficult to clean these teeth. All of these things make it necessary for wisdom teeth extraction.

During the extraction process, a local or general anesthetic is used to numb the area where the tooth or teeth will be removed. In some instances, the dentist may need to cut into the gums and remove any bone covering up a tooth. The tissue is also disconnected from the tooth and the tooth sometimes may need to be broken up into pieces to make it easier to remove.

Ultimately maintaining a healthy oral hygiene routine is important. A professional Castle Rock Colorado dentist such as Aaron Goodman can help teach his patients to establish a healthy brushing and flossing regimen. He also can perform a thorough examination that detects other dental problems before symptoms occur. In order to schedule an appointment at Prairie Hawk Dental, call 720-515-1801 today.

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Do You Need Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?

Your last set of molars to emerge are your wisdom teeth, and they usually come in when you are between 17 and 21 years old. Because these teeth often become impacted, which means they come in at an angle rather than straight through the gums, it is often necessary for them to be removed before they cause pain or crowd your other teeth. At our office in Castle Rock, CO, Dr. Aaron Goodman can determine if your wisdom teeth need to be removed and extract them if they do.

If a wisdom tooth is impacted and can only emerge partially, it is possible for an operculum to form over the tooth. This flap of skin makes the molar extremely hard to clean, which means you are susceptible to an infection called pericoronitis.

When a wisdom tooth is in danger of causing such problems, Dr. Goodman extracts the tooth. Many times all four are removed at once. This is done either by using a local anesthetic to numb the area or a general anesthetic to sedate the patient. It depends on the preference of the doctor and patient, as well as how far the wisdom tooth has emerged. After an anesthetic is applied, the gum tissue over the wisdom tooth is cut and the tooth is loosened and pulled out. If necessary, the gums will be sutured.

After surgery, rest is required. You will also need to change the gauze applied to the incision every couple hours.

To see if your wisdom teeth may need to be removed, schedule an appointment with Prairie Hawk Dental, call 720-515-1801. For more information, visit www.PrairieHawkDental.com.