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Wisdom teeth — an extra set of molars that emerge for most people in early adulthood — can cause a variety of problems. For this reason, many people have their wisdom teeth removed. Let’s take a look at wisdom teeth removal in Frisco, TX, so you can decide if this service is right for you.

What Are Wisdom Teeth?

Wisdom teeth are an extra set of molars that emerge after all the other adult teeth are in place. Most people have four wisdom teeth, but it is possible to have eight, or even none at all. Wisdom teeth are not necessary, as the main two sets of molars provide all the chewing surfaces you need to eat a healthy and varied diet.

Why Remove Wisdom Teeth?

Wisdom teeth can cause a lot of problems, as many people do not have enough space in their jaw to accommodate them. As a result, the wisdom teeth can cause crowding when they erupt, pushing other teeth out of the way and leading to misalignment and dental pain. Many people experience a toothache, jaw pain, or even headaches when their wisdom teeth start to come through.

Impacted Wisdom Teeth

Due to lack of space in the back of the mouth, many people’s wisdom teeth never fully erupt. Instead, they stay wholly or partially covered with gum tissue. This condition, known as impaction, can make wisdom teeth very difficult to clean. Impacted wisdom teeth often develop problems with tooth decay, which can become very painful in later life. Abscesses can also develop around impacted wisdom teeth. Removing your wisdom teeth avoids these problems and therefore many dentists and oral surgeons recommend it.

What Is Wisdom Teeth Removal?

Removing your wisdom teeth is a process that involves removing the wisdom teeth from the gums. If the wisdom teeth have fully erupted, they can be pulled like other teeth, but if they are impacted, then the removal process requires oral surgery. This is not as scary as it might sound! All it means is that a highly qualified oral surgeon needs to open up the gum in order to access each wisdom tooth so that they can take it out.

What to Expect from Wisdom Teeth Removal

Wisdom teeth removal is often done under anesthetic or IV sedation. That means that you will be either asleep or in a half-asleep state in which you are not aware or barely aware of what the oral surgeon is doing. You should not feel pain during the procedure as the oral surgeon will numb the area on which they are working before they make any incisions in the gum.

Recovery From Having Your Wisdom Teeth Removed

Most people spend a few days recovering from wisdom teeth removal. During this time, it is likely that your mouth will feel sore. You can manage this discomfort using ordinary over-the-counter pain relief medication or medications supplied by the team who carried out removing your wisdom teeth. Many people find it helpful to rest and eat softer foods for a few days while their mouth heals. You should soon be able to get back to normal activities and a normal diet, safe in the knowledge that your wisdom teeth will not cause you any problems in the future.

A Dentist or Oral Surgeon for Wisdom Teeth Removal?

Some dentists can remove wisdom teeth in their offices, but this is not necessarily always the best option for the patient. Many patients prefer to have their wisdom teeth extracted by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon instead.

There are many good reasons to opt for extraction by an oral surgeon. First, these kinds of surgeons undergo many years of additional training to help them carry out surgery in the mouth. They can easily extract wisdom teeth and clear any infection around the teeth so that it does not spread into the jaw bone. If any complications arise during the surgery, an oral surgeon has the experience to deal with the situation and deliver the best possible outcome for you.

Oral surgeons also have training in anesthesiology, which means that they can prioritize your comfort and safety during the procedure. There is no need for you to experience pain during the removal of your wisdom teeth when you have a surgeon on hand who can ensure you are properly sedated.

Getting Your Wisdom Teeth Removed

When you opt for getting your wisdom teeth removed, it is important to find an experienced oral surgeon who you can trust to carry out the surgery in a way that causes as little discomfort to you as possible. Siavish Siv Eftekhari, M.D., DMD has many years of experience in performing the removal of your wisdom teeth and, along with the rest of his team at NextGen, prioritizes patient comfort and safety above all else. Dr. Eftekhari has undergone extensive training in anesthesiology to allow him to safely sedate patients and ensure that they remain comfortable at all times during the wisdom teeth removal process.

Next Generation OMS Surgery for Wisdom Teeth Removal

Patients who choose NextGen for their wisdom teeth removal surgery can be sure that they are in safe hands. Using the most up-to-date surgical techniques and top standards in patient sedation, the team can remove wisdom teeth quickly and efficiently, freeing patients from a potential lifetime of dental problems related to their wisdom teeth.

Find Out More About Removing Your Wisdom Teeth 

If you would like to know more about the removal of your wisdom teeth in Frisco, TX, please get in touch with NextGen OMS today. You can use the contact form on our website or give us a call. We are happy to discuss your options with you and let you know what to expect if you choose to have the removal of your wisdom teeth carried out at our oral surgery clinic in Frisco, TX. Get in touch today to learn more.