Wisdom Teeth Extraction

The Procedure Doesn’t Have To Be Stressful.

Wisdom Teeth Extraction

Wisdom teeth can lead to pain, infection, and dental complications if they don’t come in properly. While some erupt without issues and are easy to clean, they can still cause trouble over time. Because removing them is often easier in younger adults, many dentists recommend preventive extraction.

Talk with your dentist about whether it’s the right step for your situation—and rest assured, the procedure doesn’t have to be stressful.

What Is Wisdom Teeth Extraction?

Wisdom tooth extraction is the removal of your third molars, which usually come in between your late teens and early twenties. These teeth once helped our ancestors chew tough foods but now often cause problems. They can grow at odd angles, become trapped in the jawbone, or crowd neighboring teeth, leading to pain, infection, or damage to nearby roots and nerves. When a wisdom tooth poses a risk—whether by pressing on other teeth, creating pockets for bacteria, or causing discomfort—your dentist or oral surgeon will recommend extraction. Removing these problematic molars prevents ongoing pain, infection, and future dental complications.

Procedure Overview

Your Health

Wisdom teeth often sit so far back that keeping them clean is difficult. When partially covered by gums, they trap food and bacteria, leading to decay or infection. Impacted wisdom teeth can also form cysts under the gum, which may damage nearby teeth or bone—and in rare cases, develop into tumors.

Extraction is usually quick and painless under local anesthesia, sedation, or general anesthesia for complex cases.

Procedure Overview

Your Health

Your dentist or oral surgeon will remove each troublesome molar and guide you through recovery. To avoid complications, skip alcohol and smoking, rinse gently, avoid straws and blowing your nose, and stick to soft foods like yogurt and broth until you heal. Following these simple steps will help ensure a smooth, comfortable recovery.