Wisdom Teeth Removal

Wisdom teeth are types of molars found in the very back of your mouth. They usually appear in the late teens or early twenties, but they may become impacted (fail to erupt) due to a lack of room in the jaw or the angle of entry. When a wisdom tooth is impacted, it may need to be removed. If it is not removed, you may develop gum tenderness, swelling, or even severe pain. Impacted wisdom teeth that are partially or fully erupted tend to be quite difficult to clean and are susceptible to tooth decay, recurring infections, and even gum disease.

Wisdom teeth are typically removed in the late teens or early twenties because there is a greater chance that the teeth’s roots have not fully formed and the bone surrounding the teeth is less dense. These two factors can make extraction easier, as well as shorten the recovery time.

In order to remove a wisdom tooth, Dr. Ysidro, Dr. Barakeh and Dr. Chung first need to numb the area around the tooth with a local anesthetic. Since the impacted tooth may still be under the gums and imbedded in your jaw bone, our dentists will need to remove a portion of the covering bone to extract the tooth. In order to minimize the amount of bone that is removed with the tooth, our dentists will often “section” your wisdom tooth so that each piece can be removed through a small opening in the bone. Once your wisdom teeth have been extracted, the healing process begins. Healing time will vary depending on the degree of difficulty of the extraction. Our dentists will share with you what to expect and provide instructions for a comfortable, efficient healing process.

If you have any questions or concerns about wisdom teeth removal in Derby, Kansas, we welcome you to call Dental Professionals LLC at 316-788-2118. Our team is always happy to help!