Tooth Extraction

In the unfortunate situation where restoration procedures such as root canal therapy, crowns, or fillings are not enough to save a tooth, it may need to be pulled, or extracted.

Tooth extraction procedures today are much less painful than ever before, thanks to powerful anesthetics and sedatives. In many cases, a patient who has a tooth removed experiences little or no discomfort, and only minor bleeding.

Patients who have had teeth extracted will sometimes need to take an antibiotic, and at the very least, take precautions following the procedure to ensure that infection doesn't occur. 

Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth are the last set of molars that develop in the back corners of the mouth. Unfortunately, most people experience problems from wisdom teeth. In most cases, this is because the wisdom teeth erupt too close to existing permanent teeth, causing crowding, improper bites, and other problems.

If wisdom teeth cause problems and are not removed, they can sometimes become impacted. Impacted wisdom teeth can be extremely painful and harmful to your oral health. Symptoms are easy to spot: severe discomfort, inflammation, and signs of infection.

In general, the removal of the four wisdom teeth does not affect a person’s ability to properly bite down, speak or eat.