Wisdom Teeth Extraction
The best Wisdom Teeth Extraction in Brookhaven
Wisdom tooth extraction here at Brookhaven Dental Associates is a surgical procedure to remove one or more wisdom teeth — the four permanent adult teeth located at the back corners of your mouth on the top and bottom. Sometimes impacted wisdom teeth do not fully develop in the gums, which can cause decay or an early loss of teeth above or below them. Impacted wisdom teeth may also lead to other problems, including crowding; gum disease; pain; infections; jawbone deterioration (periodontitis); cysts; and tumors.
If you have ever had to deal with an impacted wisdom tooth, you likely understand the challenges, pain, and discomfort that may come with it. At Brookhaven Dental Associates, we provide the best wisdom tooth extraction services to prevent future oral health problems, restore comfortable chewing, and make you feel much better.
About Our Wisdom Tooth Extraction Services
Wisdom teeth, also called third molars, are the four permanent adult teeth in the back of the mouth. Our wisdom tooth extraction services may become necessary when you experience impaction, meaning that the tooth does not have sufficient space to erupt.
Such a tooth might grow at an angle, facing the back of the mouth or the next tooth, or even lying flat within the jawbone. In other cases, it could grow straight but remain trapped inside the jawbone.
Due to this unusual growth, you might experience pain, gum disease, damage to surrounding bone or a nearby tooth, or tooth decay. It could also cause cysts (fluid-filled sacs) to develop around the impacted tooth, trap food and debris within the tooth, or interfere with braces.
Though some impacted wisdom teeth are asymptomatic (do not cause problems), it is still important to remove them. This is because they are harder to clean and could therefore cause issues down the line. Our smooth wisdom tooth removal services are the best way to restore or protect your oral health and alleviate discomfort now and in future.
Benefits of Professional Wisdom Tooth Extraction Services
Like any other oral surgical procedure, wisdom tooth extraction can pose risks of infection, nerve damage, swelling, or prolonged bleeding. Having a professional handle the process is the best way to minimize the risk of complications. An expert oral surgeon will undertake a thorough assessment prior to the procedure and uphold safety protocols from start to finish, reducing risks.
Our professionals use the latest technology and state-of-the art tools to perform these extractions. This minimizes disruptions to surrounding tissues, reducing discomfort after the procedure and speeding up the healing process. We provide comprehensive care throughout the process, including post-operative follow up.
What to Expect at Your Wisdom Tooth Extraction Appointment
Prior to the actual extraction, your initial appointment will focus on diagnosis, using dental X-rays to determine the exact positioning of the tooth. Your oral surgeon will give detailed instructions on how to prepare for your next appointment, when the surgery will take place.
On the day of the procedure, the surgeon may give you local anesthesia or complete sedation before making incisions to expose the trapped tooth. After loosening the tooth and removing it from the socket, they will clean the area thoroughly to prevent infection. Finally, they will stitch up the cuts (if necessary) and use gauze to stop bleeding.
Our team of experts will be with you in every step of this process, keeping you comfortable, answering your questions, and providing a smooth experience.
Why Choose Brookhaven Dental Associates?
Our services at Brookhaven Dental Associates revolve around touching lives and brightening up smiles. We care about you as an individual, and we take our time to listen, observe, and tailor our solutions to align perfectly with your needs.
Over the past 15+ years, our highly-qualified team of dentists and practitioners has been providing an extensive range of restorative, preventative, and cosmetic services. Our oral health services are designed to meet every patient’s expectations and preferences.
We are always happy to take a collaborative approach, discussing treatment plans and maintaining open communication every step of the way. In addition to our top-notch training and experience, we undergo continuous education to keep pace with the latest techniques and provide the best possible solutions to every problem.
For more information about our wisdom tooth extraction services, feel free to contact us today.
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