Wisdom Tooth Extractions – Ellicott City, MD

Why Choose My Ellicott City Dentist for Wisdom Tooth Extractions?

• Friendly and Accommodating Dentists and Team
• Treatments That Prioritize Patient Comfort
• Advanced Technology for Safe, Efficient Care

What are Wisdom Teeth?

Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars. Although they served an important purpose for our ancestors who had completely different diets and lifestyles, they now often just create problems. So, if you’re experiencing chronic jaw pain or any other abnormal symptoms, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to see if you should have your wisdom teeth removed.

Why Do Wisdom Teeth Need to Be Removed?

Wisdom teeth might become stuck (or impacted) under the gum tissue, leading to oral pain, crowding, and infections. Fortunately, our experts at Your Ellicott City Dentist offer wisdom tooth extractions for teeth that are causing problems. We can also detect and extract them before they can do any damage. Get in touch with us if you have concerns about your wisdom teeth coming in sometime in the near future; we can help you determine whether they’ll cause problems and take the necessary steps to plan the removal (if necessary) as early as possible.

What to Expect from the Wisdom Teeth Procedure

Once it has been determined that your wisdom teeth need to be removed, we’ll start planning the procedure. You can normally expect the following steps to be taken:

• A local anesthetic will be applied so that you don’t experience any discomfort during the procedure.
• Once the procedure itself begins, we’ll start removing the gum and bone tissue that prevents us from accessing the tooth in question.
• Once the tooth is exposed, it can be removed. (It might have to be divided into smaller pieces.)
• The final step is to apply stitches so that the area can heal.

Recovering from Wisdom Teeth Extraction

A few days of recovery will be required. Minor swelling and bleeding are normal during this time. The good news is that there are several things you can do to heal smoothly, comfortably, and quickly, including:

• Keeping your head elevated, including when you’re sleeping
• Eating only soft foods, like applesauce and pudding
• Not drinking alcohol, smoking, or using a straw
• Brushing carefully around the extraction site
• Drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated

Within a week, you should be able to eat normally again and return to your usual routine. If you have questions for us at any point, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our emergency dentist!