Wisdom Teeth Extraction

Like any extraction the dentist will numb you and do an extraction. However removal of wisdom tooth is much more complicated than simple extraction. How they are removed will be based on their current location and whether or not they are impacted.

First, you will receive anesthesia to numb the area.

Depending on how your wisdom tooth are, the procedure will vary.

If the wisdom tooth are straight, removing them will be similar to an extraction. The dentist will use the usual tools and extract your teeth. Most likely, no surgery would be required.

However, if your teeth are impacted, the procedure requires oral surgery. In order to access the actual tooth, the gum tissue covering it will need to be surgically opened. After numbing the area, a flap will be created in the gum tissue. This allows the dentist to view the tooth. If muscle or bone is covering it, that will also need to be opened to provide access to the actual tooth. The dentist will then simply grab it and extract it. If, however, it does not budge when being wiggled, then the actual tooth will need to be broken into several pieces for it to be extracted.

Dr Samina is very gentle and while all this sound a bit scary, you will not even realize when its all set and done. Most of our patients are anxious before the procedure and are surprised when they are told its all done and they can go home.

Once the tooth has been entirely removed, the area will need to be carefully cleaned. Afterward, the flap of gum tissue will be sutured back in place. The dentist will then place gauze on the area to comfort you and also stop the bleeding.

We usually recommend that your plan ahead. After the extraction you will be monitored at our clinic to ensure that any bleeding has slowed and that the gauze is working sufficiently. So long as it is, you will be sent home to finish your recovery. Just make sure you have someone pick you up; you do not need to drive home on your own.

Once you reach home plan to take some rest. Rest on your bed with plenty of pillows to prop up your head. Drink lot of water, and have additional gauze, ibuprofen, and some good books or movies at hand.

Plan on taking it easy for the next 48 hours. During that time, you may want to eat a lot of soft foods such as ice cream, yogurt and other foods that are soft and do not require chewing. You will be too sore to try and eat anything else.

To help control the swelling, you should ice your face for 15 minutes at a time and take ibuprofen around the clock. This should be done for 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, you may still need some ibuprofen, but icing may no longer be necessary.

Gradually, you will be able to add in solid foods and begin to eat like normal. The key is to take it easy and not rush the process. Slowly add soft foods that are easy to chew and work your way up to dining at your favorite Hackensack restaurant. It may take up to two weeks to be 100 percent back to normal, so during this time, be sure to avoid any nuts, chips, or foods that could crunch and scratch your gum tissue. Also avoid any sticky candies. You will need to schedule a follow-up visit with the dentist who performed the procedure to ensure that you are healing properly.

While wisdom tooth removal is not cheap, but our fee’s are reasonable. We recommend you visit us for a consultation. The fees of a consultation is usually less then $100. After your consultation, we will happily give you a price breakdown and if you are covered by insurance then we will gladly find out your out of pocket cost.

Patient satisfaction is our top priority, try us and experience the difference.

Like any surgical or dental procedure there is always a risk of infection. We recommend that you rinse your mouth periodically with warm saltwater. Brushing your teeth is also important, even though you need to be careful and avoid the extraction area.

In most instances, an antibiotic mouth rinse will also be prescribed. Rinse your mouth with that mouth rinse alteast twice a day.

Impacted Wisdom Teeth

An impacted wisdom tooth is a tooth that does not erupt from the gums properly. It may cause pain and become infected without professional extraction.

Asymptomatic Wisdom Teeth

Asymptomatic wisdom teeth are teeth that show no symptoms of inflammation or overcrowding in the mouth. They may not be inflammed or irritated.

Cysts

Cysts are fluid-filled sacs that usually contains puss and can occur anywhere on the body. When its in your mouth it can be quite painful as your tongue may irritate it.

Anesthesia

Anesthesia or anaesthesia (from Greek – ‘without sensation’) is a state of controlled, temporary loss of sensation or awareness that is induced for medical purposes. It may include some or all of analgesia (relief from or prevention of pain), paralysis (muscle relaxation), amnesia (loss of memory), and unconsciousness.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry is generally used to refer to any dental work that improves the appearance (though not necessarily the function) of a person’s teeth, gums and/or bite. Smile Makeover is usually a cosmetic procedure which will rejuvenate your smile and build up your confidence.

Vacuum Formed Mouthguard

An advanced mouth guard creation technique. Vacuum formed mouthguard involves customizing the mouthguard to match a mold of the individual patient’s teeth for a PERFECT fit.

Dental Checkup

A dental checkup is an appointment that involves cleaning the teeth, identifying any signs of infection and removing said signs of infection at least once every six months in the office. Read more about it here.

Pericoronitis

Pericoronitis refers to the inflammation of the soft tissue surrounding the crown of a partially-erupted tooth.

Third Molars

The third molars are also known as the wisdom teeth and typically require removal in order to prevent pain and other issues in the mouth.

Abscess

A dental abscess is a pocket of pus the forms in the tooth root from a bacterial infection.

Irreversible Pulpitis

Irreversible pulpitis is when the pain in the tooth occurs spontaneously or continues to hurt even after the stimulus is removed such as hot or cold substance that was causing pain. Normal pulpitis will cease hurting directly after removing what is causing the pain.

Dental Cleaning

A dental Prophy or cleaning is a professional and detailed cleaning that involves the removal of plaque, calculus and stains from the teeth. Read more about it here.

Lateral Luxation

Lateral luxation is the displacement of a tooth that moves it in the wrong direction while it is still attached to the gums.

Tooth Fracture

A tooth fracture can result from multiple sources including an accidental blow to the face during a sports game, biting on something really hard, falling face first. It’s recommended that you see your dentist soon after a dental fracture. Dental Fractures may be quite painful.

Facial Cellulitis

Facial cellulitis is a condition in which an infection from an abscess or plaque in the teeth causes pain and spreads throughout the face.