In most cases, the difficulties faced by a dentist during wisdom tooth extraction are caused by the tooth’s position in the dental arch.
To extract a wisdom tooth, the dentist must first gain access to it. If the tooth is located beneath the gums and covered by bone tissue, the gum must first be incised, and then the bone tissue over the tooth must be removed.
Tooth Anesthesia
Before removing the wisdom tooth, the tooth itself and surrounding tissues must, of course, be anesthetized. Anesthesia is administered using local anesthetic.
Dentists use an injection to provide local anesthesia. Anesthesia for tooth extraction differs from anesthesia, for example, used for tooth filling or treatment.
Taking Sedatives Before Tooth Extraction
Some patients feel anxious before a tooth extraction. In such cases, the doctor may prescribe additional sedative medications to reduce anxiety levels.
Healing of the Gum After Tooth Extraction
In most cases, the easier the extraction procedure is, the faster and easier the healing process will be. Since various difficulties may arise during wisdom tooth extraction, the dentist must explain what to expect in your specific case.
You can always contact “Vivadent” dental clinic, where highly qualified specialists will help you solve all problems related to wisdom teeth.
The specialists at “Vivadent” perform all types of outpatient surgical procedures and prioritize tooth preservation. But if extraction is necessary, our surgeons will carry out the procedure as comfortably as possible for the patient.