Wisdom Teeth Removal in Houston, TX
Impacted or partially erupted teeth can cause several complications. For this reason, Dr. Vu and Dr. Patel recommend wisdom teeth removal to help maintain your overall oral health. Our professional team at Next Care Dental Houston offers wisdom tooth removal in Houston, TX. We prioritize your comfort, which is why we utilize gentle measures to ensure a pain-free experience.
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Why Do Wisdom Teeth Need To Be Extracted
Our third molars, more commonly known as wisdom teeth, appear as the final set of teeth in our oral cavity. Around the time of their eruption (usually between 17 to 22 years), your jaws often have insufficient space for their proper growth. As a result, these teeth may remain partially or completely impacted within the jawbone. Even if they appear in the oral cavity, they may be misaligned or grow at an improper angle.
These factors can give rise to a number of oral health issues, including tooth infections, swelling in the gums and oral tissues, increased risk of tooth decay, and teeth misalignment. To avoid these consequences, our Houston, TX, specialists recommend wisdom teeth extraction at an early stage.
Process of Wisdom Teeth Removal
Even before you experience any complications with your wisdom teeth, it is best to have a consultation with our dentists. We will assess your third molars and take X-rays to analyze their size, shape and angulation. This early detection can help prevent potential issues, and we can decide the correct approach for their safe removal.
In case of impacted wisdom teeth, we will perform a minor surgery to extract them from the jawbone. Our dentist will first anesthetize the area with a numbing agent. Next, we will place a small cut on the gums to expose the bone. We may trim some part of the jawbone to carefully remove the tooth out of its socket. The procedure ends with the placement of sutures to close the surgical incision.
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How Long Does It Take To Recover After The Procedure
Our Houston dentists use effective strategies during wisdom teeth removal to ensure a painless recovery. The duration of the recovery period varies, depending on the number of teeth extracted, your healing abilities, and how well you maintain your oral health. On average, it may take 3 to 4 weeks to achieve complete recovery. Following the instructions of our dentists can help speed up the healing process.
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