Wisdom Teeth Removal

Your wisdom teeth are the final set of molars to emerge in the back of your mouth. When this happens, they will either come in naturally or crowd your gums due to a lack of space. If your wisdom teeth protrude from your gums, they need to be extracted at your local dental office.

 

At Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania, we can easily detect wisdom teeth in need of removal. This consists of a physical examination and routine x-rays. In most cases, wisdom teeth erupt at an angle that causes crowding for your teeth and possible damage to your jawbone or nerves. Partially impacted wisdom teeth, those which didn’t fully emerge from the gums, increase your chances for bacteria formation. This leads to a variety of dental issues, such as cavities and periodontal (gum) disease.

 

If your wisdom teeth are causing you pain or there are signs of an infection, please give us a call. The earlier we remove your wisdom teeth, the lesser the chance that your teeth will shift and create future problems.

 

If you have any questions, 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, Folsom, and Clifton Heights, call 215-463-4141.

After Removing Multiple Teeth

Extracting multiple teeth is much more complicated than removing just one. It has more side effects, risks, and recovery time. If you have multiple teeth removed, be prepared to adjust your entire oral hygiene routine and diet. You’ll also encounter side effects that include bleeding, swelling, and pain.

 

After your extraction, our doctors at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania advise patients to use ice packs for the first 36 hours to limit the swelling. For pain management, utilize over-the-counter medication like Tylenol or aspirin. Your surgeon may prescribe stronger medication if needed. Limit your diet to softer foods and approved liquids. Avoid engaging in any vigorous physical activity. You’ll want to avoid irritating your stitches.

 

It is very important that you don’t rinse your mouth out the first 24 hours after surgery or while there is still bleeding. After 24 hours, use warm salt-water to rinse away the debris and food particles.

 

You can read more about the post-extraction process on our website.

 

If you have any questions, 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, Folsom, and Clifton Heights, call 215-463-4141.