If you have a troublesome tooth in Windsor and think you may require a tooth extraction, Dr. Daniel Banks and Dr. Jacob Dunham can help. At Water Valley Dental, we offer gentle, pain-free extractions. Contact us online to schedule an appointment, or get more information about tooth extractions below.
85% of wisdom teeth eventually need to be removed.
First, your mouth will be cleaned and numbed by Dr. Banks or Dr. Dunham to prepare for the procedure. Numbing the area allows us to make sure you are comfortable during your procedure. If you are anxious about your extraction, you can also be sedated, if necessary.
Dr. Banks or Dr. Dunham will use dental instruments to finesse the tooth out of the socket. For teeth that are not fully erupted, sometimes an incision will be made in the gum to allow access to the tooth for extraction.
Once the tooth has been removed, the area will be cleaned, sanitized, and sutured shut to encourage proper healing. The entire process will be repeated if you are having multiple teeth removed.
Basic extractions are used to extract teeth that have been damaged or destroyed by oral trauma, extensive decay, or serious gum disease. In this process, the tooth is simply loosened then finessed out of the socket.
If your wisdom teeth are not erupting properly, they may need to be removed to preserve your oral health. Fully erupted wisdom teeth can be removed with basic extractions.
However, if the wisdom tooth has not fully erupted and is “impacted,” a surgical extraction may be required. In this process, Dr. Banks or Dr Dunham will make an incision in the gum tissue near the tooth. This allow access to the tooth for extraction.
No. Your mouth will be completely numb during the extraction process. Whether you’re getting a basic extraction or a wisdom tooth extraction, you will not feel any pain. You can also choose to be sedated during your procedure for your comfort.
However, it is normal for your tooth to hurt after your treatment. Pain usually peaks within 1-3 days of the procedure. Dr. Banks or Dr. Dunham will provide you with a set of instructions that will ensure you recover quickly, and can minimize discomfort after your extraction. Make sure to follow all of these steps as your mouth heals.
If you have a tooth that has been seriously damaged due to oral trauma, has an extensive cavity or tooth infection, or that has been loosened and damaged by gum disease, you may require a tooth extraction.
In addition, wisdom teeth extractions may be necessary if your wisdom teeth are growing in and you notice problems like pain and stiffness in your jaw, swelling and inflammation of the gums near the rear of your mouth, and difficulty opening your mouth. Contact Dr. Banks or Dr. Dunham for a consultation to see if extractions are right for you.
9 out of 10 adults have impacted wisdom teeth.
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