Frequently Asked Questions
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Here you can find answers to our most commonly asked questions. If you have any further questions or can’t find the answer you’re looking for, please contact us and we’ll make sure you get the information you need to make a confident decision about your dental health!
It is recommended to schedule a follow-up within one to two weeks after your extraction. This allows the dentist to check the healing progress of the extraction site. Additionally, the follow-up is an opportunity to discuss any further dental care or restorative options.
Wisdom teeth, or third molars, can cause overcrowding, infection, or pain if they don’t emerge properly. Removing them helps prevent these issues and maintains optimal oral health.
Stick to soft foods like yogurt, mashed potatoes, or soup for the first few days. Avoid hard, crunchy, or sticky foods that could irritate the extraction site. As the area heals, you can gradually return to your regular diet.
The initial healing period typically takes about one to two weeks. Following aftercare instructions and keeping the extraction area clean will speed up the process.
With the use of local anesthesia and sedation options, most patients experience little to no pain during the procedure. Mild discomfort afterward can be managed with prescribed medications and proper aftercare.
During your regular dental checkups, Our team will perform a thorough examination and take x-rays to look for any early signs of problem areas. He will be able to identify if your wisdom teeth have become impacted before they cause any side effects.
An impacted wisdom tooth may cause the following symptoms:
Oftentimes, patients’ mouths and jaws simply aren’t large enough for their wisdom teeth to grow in properly. This is called impaction, when the wisdom tooth fails to erupt, partially erupts, or even grows at an angle so that eruption is impossible.
If you avoid getting your impacted wisdom teeth removed, they can cause jawbone damage, nerve damage, infection, and other side effects. It’s best to receive treatment for an impacted wisdom tooth through oral surgery so they don’t affect your other teeth in the future.
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