Wisdom Tooth Extractions - Carrollton, TX
Tooth Removal with a
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Many dentists routinely send their patients to an outside specialist for wisdom tooth extraction, which can be both inconvenient and more costly. At Rosemeade Dental, Dr. Suggala and Dr. Albeer can personally remove your unneeded teeth, meaning you’ll receive quality care from a dental team you’re already familiar with. Are you or anyone else in your family experiencing problems with wisdom teeth? Call us today to schedule an appointment; if we find signs that your wisdom teeth are going to cause problems or are already causing problems, we can start planning wisdom tooth extractions in Carrollton, TX.
Why Choose Rosemeade Dental for Wisdom Tooth Extractions?
- Relaxing Nitrous Oxide Available
- Convenient Hours of Operation
- Friendly Dentist and a Caring Team
What Are Wisdom Teeth?
Wisdom teeth are a kind of molar that sprouts at the back of the mouth well after your other teeth have come in, usually sometime in early adulthood. The late blooming of these teeth means that they’re more likely to have issues, to become impacted or to push other teeth out of alignment.
Even if they sprout properly, they’re considerably harder to clean than the other molars, which means that they’re more likely than usual to develop oral health problems. For these reasons, most dentists recommend removing the wisdom teeth at some point.
Wisdom Tooth Extractions FAQs
Wisdom teeth extractions can be a little bit anxiety-inducing for any patient, even those who are used to dental care. As a consequence, you might have several questions about what to expect before beginning your wisdom tooth extraction.
We’ll be happy to talk about any concerns that you have, and until we can meet you in our office, here are some common questions that we get from our patients.
Is Wisdom Tooth Removal Painful?
Wisdom tooth removals, and extractions in general, have a reputation of being painful. However, your mouth will be numbed completely before beginning the wisdom tooth surgery, which means that you’re not going to feel any discomfort during the procedure. The most you’ll feel is a slight pressure as the tooth is removed.
You may experience a little bit of discomfort for a few days after the procedure is complete, which is why we will give you careful aftercare guidelines to follow. We may also prescribe you pain medicine if we feel it will be necessary.
What’s the Best Age to Get Wisdom Teeth Removed?
There isn’t necessarily one age that you need to get your wisdom teeth removed, and when the procedure should be scheduled for you depends a little bit on your unique circumstances. Typically, however, most dentists would recommend extracting a tooth sometime in early adulthood.
The longer you wait, the longer the root of your wisdom teeth will become. This makes their eventual extraction much harder and means that aftercare will take considerably longer.
How Long Does Wisdom Tooth Surgery Take?
Typically, it takes around 15-20 minutes to extract a wisdom tooth. If you have four of them, it can therefore take around 90 minutes to remove them all. Of course, this depends heavily on the location of your tooth, whether it’s impacted, and how deep the roots of the tooth run.
We’ll be able to give you a better sense of how long your procedure will take once we meet you in person. It’s worth noting, however, that if you’re receiving sedation it’ll feel like no time has passed at all.
When Can I Use a Straw After Wisdom Teeth Removal?
For the first few days after you get your wisdom teeth removed, it’s recommended that you avoid using a straw. This is because suction can pull your clots out of place, causing an uncomfortable condition known as dry socket.
The amount of time it’ll take for you to be able to use a straw again depends on how quickly you tend to heal, but you should expect to wait for at least two or three days.
When is Wisdom Tooth Extraction Really Necessary?
It’s actually possible to keep your wisdom teeth in some circumstances. If they erupt safely and you’re able to keep them clean, they can remain in your mouth for many years. However, they will need to be removed if they become stuck or impacted due to a lack of room inside your mouth. If you experience a dull, constant pain or pressure in the back of your jaw, or if you notice that there is a loose flap in the gums around that area, an impacted wisdom tooth is likely to blame.
Wisdom Tooth Extraction After-Care
Slight bleeding is to be expected after the surgery. You can stop it by applying a gauze pad over the area for thirty minutes at a time. Call us if the bleeding doesn’t subside within the expected timeframe. Use a cold compress to reduce any swelling that occurs. Take painkillers as prescribed; the discomfort will be at its worst for the first couple of days and then it should start to subside afterwards. Plan on eating soft foods during your recovery.
What to Expect from the Wisdom Teeth Procedure
Once we have examined your smile, Dr. Suggala and Dr. Albeer will begin by numbing the mouth. This way, you won’t feel any pain throughout the duration of the procedure. Nitrous oxide sedation, also called “laughing gas,” is also available for additional comfort. To remove wisdom teeth that have already erupted, he will use dental forceps and an elevator. However, if the wisdom teeth need to be removed before they have completely erupted, Dr. Suggala and Dr. Albeer will need to make a small incision in the nearby gum tissue to extract the tooth. Afterward, he will suture the treatment areas closed. Most patients are able to recover and feel back to normal in about a week.
Understanding the Cost of Wisdom Tooth Extractions
Your third molars, also known as “wisdom teeth,” usually erupt sometime between the ages of 16 and 25. They were most likely useful for our ancestors, but many people today don’t have enough room in their mouths to accommodate them. If you need to have your wisdom teeth extracted, it is understandable for you to be anticipating what the bill looks like. During your consultation with us, we can discuss specific details about the cost of your treatment. Until then, here are some things to consider.
Factors That Can Impact the Cost of Wisdom Tooth Extractions
The cost of your procedure will be based on several different factors. Here are some of the most prominent ones:
- Number of Teeth: Not everyone develops all four of their wisdom teeth. Some people only have one, two, or three.
- Complexity of Treatment: Impacted wisdom teeth can be much more complex to remove. The higher the difficulty, the higher the cost.
- Sedation: If you opt for sedation, like nitrous oxide, this can include a separate cost.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Wisdom Tooth Extractions?
The majority of dental insurance plans will cover at least part of the cost of your wisdom tooth extraction. However, this will depend on several different factors, like if you have met your deductible and maximum. The best way to learn the specifics is to contact your insurance provider. If you have any questions regarding your insurance and what is covered, we are also happy to help. At Rosemeade Dental, we are in-network with a number of plans, but we can also accept out-of-network carriers.
Other Options for Making Wisdom Tooth Extractions Affordable
If you don’t have dental insurance, this doesn’t necessarily mean that you are completely left on your own. We work with CareCredit – a third-party financing company that can split the cost of your treatment into manageable monthly installments with little to no interest. To learn more about your financial options, don’t hesitate to reach out to one of our friendly team members.
Wisdom Tooth Extractions FAQs
Wisdom teeth extractions can be a little bit anxiety-inducing for any patient, even those who are used to dental care. As a consequence, you might have several questions about what to expect before beginning your wisdom tooth extraction.
We’ll be happy to talk about any concerns that you have, and until we can meet you in our office, here are some common questions that we get from our patients.
Wisdom teeth are a kind of molar that sprouts at the back of the mouth well after your other teeth have come in, usually sometime in early adulthood. The late blooming of these teeth means that they’re more likely to have issues, to become impacted or to push other teeth out of alignment.
Even if they sprout properly, they’re considerably harder to clean than the other molars, which means that they’re more likely than usual to develop oral health problems. For these reasons, most dentists recommend removing the wisdom teeth at some point.
Wisdom tooth removals, and extractions in general, have a reputation of being painful. However, your mouth will be numbed completely before beginning the wisdom tooth surgery, which means that you’re not going to feel any discomfort during the procedure. The most you’ll feel is a slight pressure as the tooth is removed.
You may experience a little bit of discomfort for a few days after the procedure is complete, which is why we will give you careful aftercare guidelines to follow. We may also prescribe you pain medicine if we feel it will be necessary.
There isn’t necessarily one age that you need to get your wisdom teeth removed, and when the procedure should be scheduled for you depends a little bit on your unique circumstances. Typically, however, most dentists would recommend extracting a tooth sometime in early adulthood.
The longer you wait, the longer the root of your wisdom teeth will become. This makes their eventual extraction much harder and means that aftercare will take considerably longer.
Typically, it takes around 15-20 minutes to extract a wisdom tooth. If you have four of them, it can therefore take around 90 minutes to remove them all. Of course, this depends heavily on the location of your tooth, whether it’s impacted, and how deep the roots of the tooth run.
We’ll be able to give you a better sense of how long your procedure will take once we meet you in person. It’s worth noting, however, that if you’re receiving sedation it’ll feel like no time has passed at all.
For the first few days after you get your wisdom teeth removed, it’s recommended that you avoid using a straw. This is because suction can pull your clots out of place, causing an uncomfortable condition known as dry socket.
The amount of time it’ll take for you to be able to use a straw again depends on how quickly you tend to heal, but you should expect to wait for at least two or three days.