Wisdom Tooth Removal
Our wisdom tooth removal services help patients to avoid health problems with impacted wisdom teeth. We provide the removal of third molars or “wisdom teeth” in a friendly, comfortable setting, and we’ll walk you through every step of the removal process, letting you know the options that you have for this procedure.
Why Remove Wisdom Teeth?
Third molars or wisdom teeth are the last teeth to develop. These teeth often come in when a person is 17-25 years old, a teenager or a young adult.
So wisdom teeth are a natural part of growing up. The problem is that when there’s not room for a wisdom tooth in the mouth, impacted teeth can cause infection, damage to tooth roots, decay, periodontal disease and other types of health problems. If a wisdom tooth can’t erupt from the gumline into the mouth, your dental health can be compromised.
Over time, the dental industry has become better at evaluating, treating and removing wisdom teeth along with a comprehensive look at dental and orthodontic health and what is sustainable for a patient. Now, patients have some options in how they choose to deal with wisdom tooth removal, in terms of anesthesia.
Evaluating Patients for Wisdom Tooth Removal
When providing wisdom tooth removal, Dr. Sunny Kim will look at the patient’s overall medical condition, the root development of the tooth, the level of impaction and how the wisdom tooth is positioned compared to other teeth in the mouth. We will provide careful consultation to help patients understand what to expect throughout the process, and in recovery. We’ll help the patient choose from several types of anesthesia – including:
- Local
- Intravenous (IV)
- General
Recovery doesn’t normally take very long, but on the same day, we recommend the patient having a ride home and following certain recovery home care practices to keep dry sockets or other health problems from occurring. After the surgery, the patient will often need some form of pain medication just for a day or so. It’s important that we know about all of the drugs you are taking and any known allergies in order to avoid drug interactions or allergic reactions to medications. Soft foods are advisable for a while; Dr. Sonny Kim, DMD, will explain everything to you based on your own health history and medication regimen.
Don’t worry about wisdom teeth! Come in and see us and get a plan in place to deal with your emerging wisdom teeth to prevent dangerous impaction.
I highly recommend Dr. Kim and his staff
This was my first time receiving dental work from this practice and I highly recommend Dr. Kim and his staff, as they are unmatched in their professional approach and friendly demeanor. I chose to get my wisdom teeth out with Dr. Kim after getting X-rays and having a brief consultation to ensure everyone was in agreement on the plan. I have never had oral surgery before, and was expecting to be in excruciating pain after the pain medication wore off, as I had witnessed with countless friends and my own siblings. However, to my surprise, I had very little swelling and the pain was easily managed with otc medicine during the first few days after the procedure. Dr. Kim utilizes the latest technology and innovative methods to ensure a quicker and more pain-free healing, which he informed me of beforehand. Throughout the entire process, Dr. Kim and his kind staff’s greatest concern is the patient, demonstrated through transparent communication and great attention devoted to your personal comfort. I was even given a blanket so I wouldn’t be cold while the procedure was taking place. I will definitely be returning for future treatments and will be recommending this practice to my friends and family in the area.
