Wisdom Teeth Extractions
The removal of wisdom teeth is a fairly common treatment. But many of us don’t know what wisdom teeth are or how they are removed. People often ask us what wisdom teeth are and what their purpose is. Why do I have wisdom teeth at all? But don’t fear. Dr. Joseph Moore at Moore Dentistry offers safe, comfortable, and efficient wisdom teeth removal in Alpharetta, GA and can answer all your questions.
What are Wisdom Teeth, and What is Their Purpose?
Despite their name, wisdom teeth do not confer greater wisdom. Around the age of 18, permanent wisdom teeth erupt from the back of the mouth. Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars. It can be pretty uncomfortable when these advanced molars erupt from the gums and crowd your existing teeth. So why do we have them?
The function of wisdom teeth is not entirely useless. They were more helpful to our ancestors, though. Historically, grinding and chewing raw, tough foods required the use of wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth are hardly beneficial now that we can cook our meals. It is advisable to get rid of them because they obstruct our mouths.
Why Should I Remove My Wisdom Teeth?
One of the most excellent strategies to help you maintain great oral health is to get your wisdom teeth extracted. There are a few situations where removing one’s wisdom teeth may be necessary. One common reason is that there isn’t sufficient space in the mouth for them to erupt correctly. Insufficient room can cause them to become impacted, which means they become lodged and cannot erupt through the gums.
They can sometimes only emerge from the gums partially. Due to this and the fact that they are so far back in the mouth, they are challenging to clean properly, which increases your chance of developing gum disease and tooth decay.
Some of the most common reasons you might need wisdom tooth removal include the following:
- Disease and inflammation of the gums
- Infection
- Overcrowding
- Damage to surrounding teeth
- Decaying teeth
- Tumors
- Pain
- Pain
- Sinus problems
- Injury to the jaw
Since wisdom teeth are not necessary for proper oral health, they may crowd your other teeth or even grow sideways when they erupt in early adulthood. When this occurs, we want to ensure they don’t undermine prior dental procedures or endanger the alignment of your teeth. Patients typically visit us because their impacted wisdom teeth are causing them pain. In this case, we recommend coming to Moore Dentistry for wisdom teeth removal in Alpharetta, GA.
Wisdom Teeth Removal Process
We’ll arrange a time for the surgery if it turns out you need your wisdom teeth removed. Although outpatient surgery is generally short and easy, there are a few things you should do to get ready. Before the surgery, you must have a ride ready to take you home. We can give you sedatives, but you shouldn’t drive while they’re still in your system, so someone else will have to take you home. Additionally, the evening before your treatment, you must ensure you don’t eat or drink anything after midnight. Finally, we advise you to dress comfortably.
Typically, we use local anesthesia to remove wisdom teeth. During a wisdom tooth extraction, we cut through the gum tissue surrounding the tooth, the connective tissue between the tooth, remove the bone, extract the wisdom tooth, and stitch the gum together. Recovery after wisdom tooth removal typically takes two days. Depending on the number of teeth extracted, Dr. Moore may recommend pain medicine for you or your child after the anesthetic wears off.
Wisdom Teeth Removal in Alpharetta, Georgia
Dr. Moore has the knowledge and skills to make your wisdom teeth removal procedure as relaxing and stress-free as possible. Getting your wisdom teeth removed helps you to maintain a healthy mouth, and we’ll be here to support you every step of the way!
Our team is dedicated to making the procedure as pleasant and safe for you or your child as we can. We can address any questions or concerns you may have. Call right away to learn more about wisdom teeth removal in Alpharetta and the advantages it can have for your long-term oral health.
For more information on wisdom teeth extractions in the Alpharetta, GA area call Moore Family Dentistry at (770) 663-4435 today!