Wisdom Tooth Extractions

If your wisdom teeth fit in your mouth properly, then you're one of the lucky few. Most people will need to have their wisdom teeth removed at some point, often when the molars first erupt. Known as wisdom tooth extraction, this procedure is a fairly significant oral surgery.

Why Dental Extraction to Remove Wisdom Teeth?

Wisdom teeth, the third and final set of molars, received their name for the wisdom you may have gathered by the time they show up – usually between the ages of 17 and 25. By that time, there may not be enough room in your mouth and jaw for these extra teeth.

Wisdom teeth are removed to prevent such problems as:

• Crowding and shifting of surrounding teeth
• Decay due to difficulty cleaning partially erupted wisdom teeth
• Pain and discomfort
• Gum infection
• Jaw problems

Not everyone will experience these problems, so some dentists prefer to wait and see what happens. But if tooth extraction will be necessary, it's safer and easier to get it done when you're younger. This is because the roots of the teeth continue growing, making them harder to extract as time goes by.

Painless Wisdom Tooth Extraction

At our office, dental extractions are performed by Dr. Krothapalli or Dr. Gondi in association with an oral surgeon who has training and expertise in safe, painless wisdom tooth removal. The procedure may be done under local or general anesthetic, depending on your preference and comfort level. Full recovery usually takes only a week or two, though hard foods and strenuous activity should be avoided for the first few days.

Wisdom Tooth Extraction Benefits

• Pain relief: If wisdom teeth are erupting painfully or are forcing themselves up against adjacent teeth, removal is a sensible solution. With sedation, the process is easy and painless, no matter how sensitive your wisdom teeth might be.
• Prevention: Removing your wisdom teeth now can prevent later development of jaw and dental problems like crowding, decay, and gum infection.
• Hygiene: If wisdom teeth crowd your mouth or if they erupt only partially, it can be very difficult to keep them (or other teeth near them) completely clean. Removing wisdom teeth will make hygiene and oral care simpler and easier for the rest of your life.

For more information about painless wisdom tooth extraction, or to discuss your options at a no-obligation consultation with Dr. Krothapalli or Dr. Gondi, contact us at NanaRao Krothapalli DMD P.L.L.C.