Wisdom Tooth Extraction in Palm Springs, CA

Wisdom teeth are your third molars and the last set of adult teeth to erupt through the gums. They emerge from the gumline between the ages of 17 and 25, at the very end of your arches, both top and bottom. In many cases, they erupt from the gums without issue, but if they are impacted due to a lack of space, they end up doing more harm than good. The Tahquitz Dental Group Palm Springs offers wisdom tooth extraction whenever it is necessary.

Why Remove Wisdom Teeth?

Your dentist recommends wisdom teeth extraction if your third molars are hampering the functionality of your mouth, or will soon do so. Impacted teeth are stuck beneath the other molars and will never erupt properly. Some wisdom teeth that can erupt really don’t have enough space in the jaw. That causes all the other teeth to become displaced or twisted. Other reasons may also lead to removing wisdom teeth. After a thorough visual and x-ray examination, your dentist at the Tahquitz Dental Group Palm Springs discusses the state of your wisdom teeth and the likely outcomes from keeping them, so you can make an informed decision together.

What Is Involved?

The procedure usually deals with at least two of your wisdom teeth at a time. Most wisdom teeth are extracted in pairs, but other procedures remove all four at the same time. Local anesthetics are often enough for the extractions, but general anesthetic is also available, especially in the event of impaction. Sutures close the gums after any extraction procedure, to reduce the amount of bleeding.

With experience, training, and many successful treatments, the Tahquitz Dental Group Palm Springs is a reliable choice for wisdom tooth extractions. For more information and to discuss options in anxiety and pain control, call our office, schedule a consultation, or discuss the subject at your next dental checkup. We are glad to provide you with much more information about wisdom tooth extractions.