Wisdom Teeth Removal & Impaction Treatment
If you or your teen have been told that your wisdom teeth need to be extracted, it's completely natural to feel anxious. At Brite Smile Dental, located conveniently in San Diego (6280 Jackson Dr Suite 2), our priority is your comfort and safety.
What Are Wisdom Teeth, and Why Do They Cause Trouble?
Wisdom teeth, clinically known as third molars, are the last set of teeth to erupt, typically appearing between the ages of 17 and 25. While they served a critical purpose for our ancestors' coarse diets, modern mouths often lack the space required for them to come in properly.
Book Your Appointment Today: If you’re experiencing jaw pain, swelling, or suspect your wisdom teeth are causing problems, don't wait. Schedule your consultation with our San Diego team today, call our office (619) 667-3330 or Book Online.
The Problem: Impaction
When a wisdom tooth is unable to fully break through the gum line or grow into a healthy position, it is considered impacted. Impaction is the number one reason we recommend removal. The three main types of impaction we diagnose using advanced panoramic X-rays are:
Key Symptoms That signal TROUBLE
Even if your wisdom teeth aren't causing constant pain, they can lead to long-term health issues.
Dr. Ahmedo may recommend removal if you experience any of the following:
Your Step-by-Step Wisdom Teeth Journey
We use advanced digital X-rays to accurately diagnose impaction and prevent damage to healthy adjacent teeth.
Your comfort is our priority. We offer personalized sedation options, including nitrous oxide, to ensure a pain-free experience.
Following the extraction, we use small sutures to promote healing and provide detailed instructions to prevent dry socket.
The Brite Smile Dental Approach to Extraction
Our goal is to make your wisdom tooth removal as comfortable and predictable as possible. We prioritize pre-operative planning and patient education.
Initial Consultation & Imaging
Your journey begins with a detailed oral exam and state-of-the-art digital panoramic X-rays. This imaging allows Dr. Ahmedo to precisely map the position of the tooth roots and their proximity to vital structures, such as nerves and sinuses. We will discuss the procedure, recovery, and customize a sedation plan just for you.
Personalized Sedation Options
We understand that patient comfort is paramount. We offer multiple levels of sedation dentistry to keep you relaxed throughout the procedure including;
Local Anesthesia, Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas), and Oral Sedation
The Extraction Procedure
Once you are completely comfortable and numb, Dr. Ahmedo will carefully and gently perform the extraction. After the removal, the site is carefully cleaned, and dissolvable sutures are often used to close the incision and promote faster healing.
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