Raleigh Wisdom Teeth Extractions

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Wisdom teeth extractions are often necessary for adults as a way to solve the many problems these unnecessary back molars can cause. If your wisdom tooth is causing issues for your daily comfort, physical appearance, or dental health, rely on the quality services from Spectrum Family Dentistry in Raleigh, NC. Our caring and knowledgeable team can address any wisdom tooth concern you have.

Benefits of Removing Wisdom Teeth

Due to the evolution of human mouths, third molars or wisdom teeth are no longer necessary for chewing. When they erupt from gum tissues later in life, usually after age 17, they tend to emerge sideways, causing problems for neighboring molars. As a result, your existing teeth could shift, break, or create hard-to-clean spaces that harbor food particles and bacteria, leading to tooth decay.

Sometimes, wisdom teeth emerge partially and cause an impaction. Since most people’s jawbones don’t have the space to accommodate a third molar set, wisdom teeth extractions are usually necessary to solve several problems, like:

  • Damage to neighboring molars, the jawbone, and nerves
  • Swollen gums
  • Infections or abscesses
  • Crowded or misaligned teeth

Wisdom tooth removal will improve your oral health, reduce pain, and improve your smile. The pressure alone from impacted wisdom teeth can cause considerable discomfort and make it tough to eat, sleep, or focus.

Typical Wisdom Tooth Extraction Procedure

Our dental team will examine your teeth to determine the best way to handle your wisdom tooth problems. Dr. Shi is a skilled oral surgeon and dentist, so if he recommends wisdom teeth extractions, he can quickly do the procedure during one appointment.

During a wisdom tooth extraction operation, you will receive sedation to keep you calm and comfortable while preventing pain during the extraction. When you’re completely comfortable, Dr. Shi will incise the gum tissue covering the impacted tooth, remove the bone blocking the wisdom tooth root, and use special tools to pull the entire tooth from the socket.

After the extraction, Dr. Shi will clean the surgical site and possibly stitch the wound close. Extracted tooth sockets need gauze to reduce bleeding and allow a blood clot to form over the wound.

Caring for Your Mouth Post-Treatment

Our team will provide clear instructions on how to care for your mouth following wisdom teeth extractions. General post-treatment care includes steps like rinsing with salt water regularly to prevent infection and reduce inflammation. Ice packs and pain relievers will minimize swelling, inflammation, and discomfort.

We also don’t recommend drinking with a straw. The sucking motion can remove the blood clot over the wound and create a dry socket. Dry socket is a painful condition that could lengthen your recovery time, which usually takes about two weeks.

Turn to Spectrum Family Dentistry for Your Wisdom Tooth Extraction

Our team at Spectrum Family Dentistry in Raleigh, NC, has the training to thoroughly evaluate your dental health to determine if wisdom teeth extractions are best for solving your dental problems. Dr. Shi and our dental practice always provide individualized treatment options in a calm, relaxed environment to ease patient anxiety. Call Spectrum Family Dentistry at (919) 278-7576 to book an appointment today.

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Maryjean Mariani
Maryjean Mariani
January 10, 2024
Everything about the practice is excellent - the environment, the staff and especially Dr. Shi
Christopher Jackson
Christopher Jackson
December 11, 2023
Great experience, friendly and professional staff, flexible scheduling and convenient. I drive down from Virginia because of their ability to get me taken care of and work with my schedule. The office offers the full compliment of dental and orthodontic services and works great with my insurance company to maximize my care. Highly recommended 🦷!
Monica Lavery
Monica Lavery
November 23, 2023
I've been a happy patient of Spectrum Dentistry for many years. They are honest about what services I need and don't need, they are always kind and thorough. Real dentistry for real people.
Calvin Yu
Calvin Yu
November 21, 2023
Spectrum Family Dentistry is amazing. It was my first visit and was a wonderful experience. Dr. Shi and staff all were so friendly and professional.
Tingting
Tingting
October 26, 2023
It was our first time there, Dr Shi was very patient and professional. We had a situation that required additional care asap, that was totally outside what was originally planned for that appt. Dr. Shi was very thoughtful and made that arrangement for us. So my Mom was able to walk out of the practice with all her unexpected dental issues taken care of, instead of just what was expected in the original appointment.
Jerry Spence
Jerry Spence
October 11, 2023
Friendly and professional staff.
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