Wisdom teeth are the third molars that appear at the back of the mouth, usually in one's teenage years or early twenties. When the jaw is big enough, the teeth will erupt with no problem; in other cases, though, they will become stuck in the jawbone or gums or press against the
neighbouring
molar. This is called impaction, and it can cause severe pain. Such teeth also raise the risk for gum disease and tooth decay, as food can get easily trapped in them.
When you think you're suffering from impaction, you can visit the dental center Ottawa residents have trusted for years. Our clinic is equipped with advanced technology, such as digital X-rays; these will reveal your issue while exposing you to only a fraction of a second of radiation. Once we determine that you need extraction, we'll review your medical history and explain the process in more detail.
What's Involved in a Wisdom Tooth Extraction
We can extract a wisdom tooth in a single office visit. Our dentist will start by administering a local anesthetic; you could also request conscious sedation, such as nitrous oxide
sedation,
if you suffer from dental phobia or a severe gag reflex. Using a state-of-the-art diode laser that will reduce swelling and
bleeding
, we'll make a fine incision in the gums to reveal the tooth. We can then remove the bone around it and extract the tooth. We'll clean the socket and place gauze into it so that a blood clot can form.
With our dental
center
South Ottawa residents know that they won't be at a high risk for infection in the empty socket. Likewise, it is rare for a blood clot to open up again. When such complications arise, though, we'll schedule same-day emergency care.
Contact Us Today
The Upper Hunt Club Dental Centre is here to perform a hassle-free wisdom tooth extraction. As we're a dental center South Ottawa families turn to for a range of needs, it's no surprise that oral surgery is one of the branches of dentistry that we're familiar with. We've extracted teeth that were too decayed to be treated, but we've also extracted wisdom teeth when they became impacted.
When it's the right time to remove your wisdom teeth, contact the Upper Hunt Club Dental Centre. We're the dental center Ottawa patients depend on for professional wisdom teeth extraction. Let our staff bill the insurance company for you.
