Extraction of Wisdom Teeth
What Are Wisdom Teeth? | Impacted Teeth | Evaluation and Treatment | Wisdom Teeth Removal
What Are Wisdom Teeth?
Wisdom teeth are usually the last teeth to erupt within the mouth. When they align properly and gum tissue is healthy, wisdom teeth do not have to be removed. Unfortunately, this does not generally happen. The extraction of wisdom teeth is necessary when they are prevented from properly erupting within the mouth. They may grow sideways, partially emerge from the gum and even remain trapped beneath the gum and bone. Impacted teeth can take many positions in the bone as they attempt to find a pathway that will allow them to erupt successfully.
Impacted Teeth
Wisdom Teeth Presentation
To provide you with a better understanding of wisdom teeth, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to wisdom teeth are discussed.
Evaluation and Treatment
With an oral examination and a current panoramic x-rays (take within the last 12 months) of the jaw, Our Doctors can evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth and predict if there may be present or future problems. Studies have shown that early evaluation and treatment result in a superior outcome for the patient. Patients are generally first evaluated in the mid- teenage years by their dentist, orthodontist or by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
To schedule an evaluation or wisdom teeth removal, please call our Clarksville office at Rudolphtown Office Phone Number 931-552-3292. You may also use our online Appointment Request form.
Do You Need Relief from Wisdom Teeth Pain?
Don’t suffer any longer! Cumberland Surgical Arts and Associates, PLLC can gently extract wisdom teeth to prevent future complications.
Wisdom Teeth Removal
In most cases, the removal of wisdom teeth is performed under local anesthesia, local anesthesia and laughing gas (nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia), local anesthesia and sedation, or IV general anesthesia. These options, as well as the surgical risks (i.e., sensory nerve bruising, sinus complications), will be discussed with you before the procedure is performed.
Our services are provided in an environment of optimum safety that utilizes modern monitoring equipment, state-of-the-art surgical facility, and staff that are experienced in anesthesia patient monitoring.