Wisdom Tooth Extractions - Tyler, TX

Reasons for Wisdom Tooth Extractions

The wisdom teeth were very useful for our ancestors when tooth loss was very common. They would simply replace the molars that likely would be worn down or decayed by the time someone reached their late teens or early twenties.

Nowadays, by comparison, tooth loss is much rarer, so when the wisdom teeth come in, they tend to become stuck and push on the nearby teeth and gums, creating pain. Plus, they can also become infected, and without proper treatment, this infection can potentially reach the jawbone and affect the entire mouth. In almost every situation, the best solution is to remove these teeth to prevent worse problems from developing in the future.

How Do Wisdom Tooth Extractions Work?

Dr. Perez will perform an exam and take some X-rays to determine whether or not a patient should have their wisdom teeth removed. If they need to come out, the procedure will involve the following steps:

• He numbs the area where the tooth is trying to come in
• Once a patient can’t feel anything, he’ll make a small incision in the gum tissue
• He’ll remove any bone still holding onto the tooth before extracting the tooth itself
• He’ll close the area with self-dissolving sutures

A little swelling and bleeding are common after a wisdom tooth extraction, but most patients are back to feeling normal and enjoying their regular diet in about a week.