When wisdom teeth are partially erupted, the teeth are often extracted to avoid future complications with your dental health. In some cases, your dentist will have to plan the extraction to avoid disturbing certain nerves in the jaw. Your dentist will advise you if this is a consideration for your extraction.
One of the main reasons why partially erupted wisdom teeth are extracted is because they are very difficult to clean properly. This causes the area to become prone to tooth decay.The extraction procedure involves opening the top of the gum, and carefully removing each wisdom tooth. After extraction, the gums are stitched and allowed to heal.These stitiches will dissolve over time, and your gums will become smooth. Following our instructions on proper
care ensures you are comfortable during the short recovery period.
Horizontally Impacted
When wisdom teeth are horizontally impacted, the teeth are often extracted to avoid future complications with your dental health. In some cases, your dentist will have to plan the extraction to avoid disturbing certain nerves in the jaw. Your dentist will advise you if this is a consideration for your extraction.
A horizontally impacted wisdom tooth pushes against the root of the adjacent tooth. This causes problems often leading to greater concerns. To avoid these problems, the tooth is often removed.The extraction procedure involves opening the top of the gum, and carefully removing each wisdom tooth. After extraction, the gums are stitched and allowed to heal.These stitiches will dissolve over time, and your gums will become smooth. Following our instructions on proper
care ensures you are comfortable during the short recovery period.
