Impaction
Sometimes wisdom teeth can get stuck underneath the gums which can cause a large range of health problems.
While we always strive to keep patients natural teeth, there are some instances in which tooth extractions are the best option for helping patients maintain great oral health. If necessary, we can perform gentle, effective wisdom teeth removal to safeguard our patients’ smiles. Please contact our office to learn more!
Contact UsSometimes wisdom teeth can get stuck underneath the gums which can cause a large range of health problems.
If your jaw doesn’t have enough room for your wisdom teeth, they can crowd your other teeth and disrupt their alignment.
Wisdom teeth can grow in at an angle which can damage your existing teeth and potentially cause infection and other issues.
If wisdom teeth aren’t coming in properly, they can cause inflammation, infection, gum disease, and more.
Every patient is different so there isn’t a set-in-stone timeline of what every patient’s recovery process will be like. However, on average, it takes anywhere from one to two weeks for the area to heal after wisdom tooth removal. We’ll provide you with detailed aftercare instructions to help you have a smooth, speedy recovery process.
We recommend sticking to soft foods and liquids for at least a few days following your procedure to avoid irritating the extraction site. Try to avoid foods that are either extremely hot or cold and steer clear of straws. Straws can remove the blood clot too early and give you dry socket.
The blood clot will stay in place until the gum tissue heals and the wound closes up. The stitches over the extraction site will last from seven to ten days, which usually lines up with when the blood clot will disappear. During your aftercare regimen, make sure to be gentle around the blood clot so that it doesn’t get dislodged too early and cause dry socket.
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