As your body changes from infancy to adolescence, your mouth is experiencing changes as well. From having your so-called baby or milk teeth to having your permanent teeth. An additional change that will occur in your mouth is the appearance of the third and final set of molars which is called wisdom teeth. Some people, have this removed by wisdom tooth extraction because it may cause a lot of dental problems. We at Parkway Dental offers Wisdom Teeth Extraction Services in Hamden, CT to help patients have a healthy mouth.
What is a wisdom tooth extraction?
Wisdom tooth extraction is a surgical procedure done to remove wisdom teeth. Since the procedure requires surgery, anesthesia will be used to prevent pain throughout the whole procedure. The different types of anesthesia are:
Local Anesthesia
A substance will be applied around the tooth to numb the area and the doctor will inject the anesthesia near the site of the extraction afterward. This type of anesthesia will keep you conscious and awake throughout the whole procedure. You may feel the pressures, but there is no pain.
Sedation Anesthesia
Sedation anesthesia is developed for patients with dental fears. This type of anesthesia will suppress your consciousness throughout the procedure, and there is no pain. Local anesthesia will also be used to numb the gums.
General Anesthesia
General anesthesia is used for special situations. The doctor or surgeon will let you inhale a medication through the nose. You will lose consciousness throughout the whole procedure under the influence of this type of anesthesia. Your medication, temperature, fluids, breathing and blood pressure, will also be monitored during the process.
After the doctor or oral surgeon administers the anesthesia, the surgery will then be performed. Procedures include:
- Exposing the bone and tooth by making an incision in the gums
- Removal of the bone that blocks the tooth
- Dividing of the tooth for easy removal
- Removal of the tooth
- Clearing out of debris or cleaning the site
- Stitching of the wounds
- Placing of the gauze to control bleeding
After the procedure, the doctor will prescribe medications for the healing of the gums. The doctor may also instruct you what practices to do and what food and drink to consume.
You deserve outstanding dental care services. Book your appointment with us at Parkway Dental for Wisdom Tooth Extraction in Hamden, CT! Call us at (203) 408-2248 or visit us at 1869 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514.