At Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania, one of our doctors may recommend wisdom teeth extraction when they become bothersome. Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars that patients develop in their late teens or early twenties. These teeth can become misaligned, and when that happens they can crowd or damage adjacent teeth, the jawbone, or nerves. Additionally, if they are impacted (enclosed in the gum tissue) they can cause pain, swelling, and even an infection if left untreated. The idea of oral surgery is scary enough, but fortunately, our doctors will make you feel as comfortable as possible.
To prepare you for the extraction procedure, our doctors may perform the following:
- Expose the bone and tooth by making an incision in your gum tissue
- Remove bone that's blocking tooth root access
- Break your tooth into sections to make removing the pieces easier
- Remove the tooth completely
- Clean out tooth or bone debris once the tooth is removed
- Stitch up your wound site if necessary to promote healing
- Control bleeding by placing gauze over the extraction site
If you have questions or concerns regarding oral surgery or appointment scheduling, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.oralsurgerypa.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania located in Philadelphia, call 215-463-4141.
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