Protect your oral health with wisdom tooth extraction
Wisdom Teeth Removal
At Summerville Oral Surgery, we provide state-of-the-art wisdom tooth extraction to protect the health of your smile. Our skilled oral surgeon can perform both simple and complex extractions, including the removal of impacted wisdom teeth.
Why are wisdom teeth removed?
The average jaw can comfortably accommodate 28 teeth. The third molars, more commonly known as wisdom teeth, bump the total number of teeth to 32. Without sufficient space for these teeth to emerge, a range of issues can occur, including infection and overcrowding.
They are impacted
Wisdom teeth can become trapped in your jawbone or your gums. They may grow towards other teeth or the back of your mouth, causing discomfort, cysts, or damage to neighboring teeth.
They erupt at an angle
Your third molars may erupt fully but grow at the wrong angle. In this situation, they can press against other teeth, causing damage and changing the alignment of your smile.
You have decay or gum disease
Since the wisdom teeth are so far back, it is often difficult to clean them properly. Partially or fully erupted wisdom teeth can develop or cause health issues, which can spread to other areas of your mouth.
What to expect?
- Highest Quality Care
At Summerville Oral Surgery, you can expect
to receive the highest quality of care throughout
each phase of your wisdom tooth removal. For
many patients, we can even perform their
consultation and surgery on the same day.
- 30-60 Minute Procedure
We offer multiple forms of sedation and anesthesia
to ensure you remain comfortable. The specifics of
your extraction will depend on whether your wisdom
teeth are impacted or not. Most patients are able to
leave our office within 90 minutes.
- Drowsiness & Swelling
We typically recommend you arrange for someone
to drive you home and that you rest for the remainder
of the day. For the first three days or so, you can use
ice and moist heat to address discomfort and bruising.
You should stick to soft foods during this time as well
and drink plenty of fluids.
Get to know us.
At Summerville Oral Surgery, we know how to help you. Our board-certified surgeon and expert staff can provide the care you need to relieve the discomfort you feel.
