For teens and adults in their early 20s, up to 4 new molars could arrive in the rear of their mouths. Without treatment, this could lead to impaction and serious complications for the smile’s health and appearance. Which is why your Richardson, TX, dentist recommends scheduling a visit now, during summer break, to extract these wisdom teeth and protect smiles!
The Risks of Wisdom Teeth
Now that high school and college students are out for summer break, they can undergo necessary dental procedures without missing class and falling behind. These wisdom teeth tend to erupt in our late teens and early 20s, and we want to take them out before this happens. When these new teeth arrive, there is barely room for them. Which means they cause misalignment as teeth shift, and that they could even damage them to cause decay or infection. They may only partially erupt, leading to an uncomfortable impaction. To protect the health and beauty of your smile, we want to offer relief with an extraction!
Ensuring Your Comfort
We always take time to ensure our patients feel relaxed and comfortable, and we will answer any questions or concerns your child may have. We also administer a local anesthetic to the area directly to numb it. In addition, we could choose from three different dental sedation options to help teens and adults enter a deep state of calm and relaxation, with little to no memory of the procedure at all. We strive to ensure patients of all ages enjoy a positive experience in our office!
Extracting Third Molars
Our team will take detailed digital x-rays of the smile to pinpoint the position of the wisdom teeth and plan the extraction in detail. Once you or your child is properly sedated and comfortable, we will open the gums above these teeth so we can access and remove them with a pair of forceps. We then suture the area closed. We will provide detailed aftercare instructions for the next day or two, and also prescriptions for medications to aid in the healing and recovery process. Follow these instructions to the letter, as we want a clot to form and not dislodge, so your kids can return to their normal routine after about 48 hours of rest.
If you have any questions about how we conduct a wisdom tooth extraction, or if you want to schedule a visit for yourself or your teen, then contact our team now to get started!
Your Richardson, TX, Dentist Discusses Wisdom Tooth Extraction
Our team wants to help protect your oral health from impactions and more. For more information on removing your third molars, then please schedule a consultation by calling the Viva Dental Family Dentistry office nearest you at (214) 337-7800 (Dallas) or (972) 437-6000 (Richardson).
