You may need removal if your wisdom teeth are impacted, misaligned, crowded, infected, or threatening nearby teeth and your oral health.
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Protect your smile from wisdom tooth complications. Have your third molars evaluated and remove problematic teeth when needed to address pain, impaction, crowding, infection, or damage to nearby teeth.
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Cost
Your wisdom teeth removal cost depends on the number, position, and complexity of the teeth being removed.
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Procedure Duration
Your procedure time depends on the position and complexity of your wisdom teeth.
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Pain Level
You’ll receive local anesthesia and sedation to help you stay comfortable during your wisdom teeth removal.
Sedation Dentistry
Wisdom Teeth Removal in Oviedo, FL
Wisdom teeth are your third molars and typically emerge in your late teens or early twenties. When there isn’t enough room for them, they can become impacted, grow at an angle, or only partially emerge. Removing problematic wisdom teeth can help you address pain and reduce your risk of infection, crowding, cysts, and damage to nearby teeth.
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Process
- We’ll examine your third molars, with X-rays used to evaluate teeth that haven’t fully erupted.
- We will plan your extraction based on your mouth, teeth, and the position of your wisdom teeth.
- You’ll receive local anesthesia and sedation to keep you comfortable.
- Your dentist will remove your wisdom teeth. Your gum may be opened to access an impacted tooth, which may be divided into smaller pieces for removal.
- Your extraction sites may be closed with stitches before you receive recovery instructions.
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Next Steps
- Gently bite down on the gauze after surgery to help control bleeding.
- Protect your blood clot. Avoid straws, smoking, alcohol, hot or carbonated drinks, and excessive spitting for 72 hours.
- Choose soft foods such as yogurt, pudding, soup, and applesauce during your first few days.
- Use recommended pain medication and ice packs as directed.
- Keep the area clean with gentle warm saltwater rinses the following day as instructed.
FAQ
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Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed?
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How long is the recovery after wisdom teeth removal?
You’ll usually recover within one to two weeks, although swelling and discomfort are common for the first few days.
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At what age should I get my wisdom teeth taken out?
Your wisdom teeth typically emerge between the ages of 17 and 25, and early removal may be recommended before their roots and surrounding bone fully form.
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Root Canal Treatment
A deep cavity, crack, injury, or infection can damage the sensitive pulp inside your tooth and cause significant discomfort. Root canal therapy allows you to remove the infected or damaged tissue while preserving your natural tooth.
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