Are you experiencing a dull but persistent pain toward the back of your jaw? If so, and if you have not yet had your wisdom teeth removed, then they are likely to blame. Every year, countless individuals get their wisdom teeth removed with the goal of addressing and preventing oral health complications. At New Haven Dental Group, we are able to perform safe and effective wisdom tooth extractions in our Woodbridge, CT, dental office.
Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars, which are located at the back of the mouth. They are usually the last to come in, normally appearing in adolescence or early adulthood.
The prevailing theory is that due to the rough diet of our ancient ancestors, they needed an extra set of molars — the wisdom teeth. As cooking techniques have improved and food has become easier to eat, the human jaw has become smaller over time, meaning that the wisdom teeth do not fit in most people’s mouths.
Not everyone needs to get their wisdom teeth removed. However, most people do. If your mouth cannot comfortably accommodate your third set of molars, they may cause various complications as they struggle to come in, including pain, crowding of the teeth, and even infections.
Our team will monitor your wisdom teeth at routine checkups. If we ever believe they are starting to cause problems, or that they may do so in the near future, we will recommend that you get them removed.
We will thoroughly numb your mouth and may administer sedation for your wisdom tooth procedure. We want you to feel comfortable!
If the teeth have fully erupted from your gumline, we will use an instrument called an elevator to lift them before we gently rock them back and forth to break the connective tissues holding them in place.
If your wisdom teeth are impacted (stuck fully or partially beneath the gumline), it might be necessary to create incisions in your gums or break the teeth into pieces in order to remove them.
Most people are well-recovered from wisdom teeth extractions within 1 – 2 weeks. In the meantime, there are steps you can take to facilitate a smooth and complication-free post-op experience:
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