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Here at West Grande Prairie Dental, we provide professional expert care with a convenient dentist office near you. You no longer have to drive out of the area to receive exceptional dental care. Our dental office provides every service your dental health could need. When it comes to wisdom teeth removal and wisdom tooth extractions, our dental office provides excellent service and the most comfort for your pain-free wisdom teeth removal!
Our dental team is passionate about hearing your point of view and concerns, and we work with you to find solutions to your every dental need. We walk you through all the steps before starting with your wisdom team removal treatment so you know what is going to happen.
Why Do I Need To Get My Wisdom Teeth Taken Out?
The final set of teeth to emerge from your gums are wisdom teeth. These are called the third molars that sit in the very back of your mouth. This will usually occur between the ages of 16–25. Rarely do these wisdom teeth come in appropriately aligned, so it is essential to get an exam to determine their positioning. Unfortunately, in most cases, the removal of wisdom teeth is necessary.
Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to come in for most people. In some cases, wisdom teeth align correctly; if that is how it is for you, you are lucky; buy a lottery ticket!
Wisdom teeth extractions cannot be avoided for most of us. Wisdom teeth need to be removed when there is not enough space for them to erupt properly within the mouth—which leads to your wisdom teeth doing one or all of the following:
- Wisdom teeth growing or coming in sideways.
- Wisdom teeth only partially emerging.
- Wisdom teeth remaining trapped underneath the gums.
When wisdom teeth have enough space to come in, they can be challenging to clean, causing tooth decay and needing removal. When you remove wisdom teeth before they become a problem, you protect your current bite, wallet, and smile.
Some serious problems wisdom teeth can cause are
- Wisdom tooth infection and tooth decay.
- Gum disease.
- Severe damage to the teeth surrounding your wisdom teeth.
- Wisdom teeth crowding and altering your current bite.
Fortunately, simple wisdom teeth extraction can prevent all of these potentially serious problems before they occur.
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What If My Wisdom Teeth Are Impacted?
Even if your wisdom teeth have not broken the surface of your gums, it is still a good idea to remove them in case they decay under the gums or shift position later.
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What Should I Expect When Having My Wisdom Teeth Removed?
Our patients have multiple options regarding wisdom teeth removal and extraction. With expert professional advice from our dental experts, you can decide between being numbed locally and awake during the procedure or being sedated with a local anesthetic.
The fact is that wisdom teeth extractions have a bad reputation for being painful. With modern medicine and dental technologies, this is rarely the case at West Grande Prairie Dental.
In both cases, you should expect no pain during the extraction, and you will be numb afterward. The dental expert will make a small incision on your gum, remove the tooth just like any other tooth extraction, and then stitch the gums back and place gauze over the wisdom tooth removal sites.
You will need to keep your gauze on the extraction site for a minimum of 35–40 minutes, keeping slight pressure on the site. You’ll also receive information on aftercare and how to care for yourself at home.
Wisdom tooth removal is not a big deal, and there is no reason to fear having your wisdom teeth extracted.
West Grande Prairie Dental believes in continuity of care. Your dental team will call you the next day to answer any questions and check on how you’re doing.
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How Much Does Wisdom Tooth Removal Cost?
We never want finances to be why you do not receive dental treatment with expert care. Wisdom teeth extraction is common, and most dental insurance will help with coverage. At our office, we will seek the maximum reimbursement from dental insurance on your behalf.
How Much is it to Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed?
West Grande Prairie Dental offers multiple financing options. During your wisdom tooth consultation, you will receive a complete quote for the services you need. We will walk you through all the financing options available to you. We know that wisdom tooth removals are almost always necessary, and we want to help eliminate the stress of financing it. Get the wisdom tooth care you need without the financial strain.
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How Long Do Wisdom Teeth Extractions Take?
The wisdom teeth extraction procedure should take an hour or less. Your total time at our office will depend on if you choose to be put entirely under anesthesia because there will be a waiting period before you can leave the office after you wake up.
Wisdom Tooth Removal Pain: How Much Will It Hurt?
We understand that wisdom teeth removal has a bad reputation for being painful. That is why we offer many different sedation services to allow our patients to receive the care they need.
We know that dental anxiety is real, and we want you to feel comfortable voicing your fears and concerns so that we can address them. You can typically expect the following for your wisdom tooth extraction experience:
- Before Your Wisdom Teeth Extraction | Before starting your wisdom teeth removal, you will receive numbing in the surrounding areas. If you would like, we can put you completely under anesthesia so you will not feel a thing during the procedure. You might feel a little dizzy or dreamy after waking up, but that usually wears off within an hour.
- During Your Wisdom Teeth Extraction | Even if you are awake with a local anesthetic, you should not feel any pain. Since your teeth will be numb, all you should feel is a slight pressure. Immediately after the extraction, your mouth and the surrounding areas will be numb, so it is essential that you hold off on eating or chewing until you regain feeling in your mouth, which should take a few hours.
After Your Wisdom Teeth Extraction | As the numbing wears off, you may experience mild discomfort with a swelling sensation. This is part of your mouth’s healing process. We recommend using cold packs and a black tea bag to lessen swelling. Medication will be prescribed to you and should be taken as instructed to manage any pain.
Why You Should Choose West Grande Prairie Dental Clinic For Your Wisdom Teeth Extraction
With state-of-the-art treatment, we strive for comfort. That is exactly what you need when getting your wisdom teeth removed. While wisdom teeth extractions are known for being a nuisance, we hope to make it a stress-free service with the added benefit of knowing that you are protecting your existing teeth.
We often recommend IV sedation for moderate or complicated wisdom teeth extractions. All of our sedation services will be discussed at the appointment beforehand, especially if the doctor thinks sedation will greatly help with the overall outcome.
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Don’t let your wisdom teeth cause you problems. Set an appointment with us today so we can take care of those wisdom teeth for you!
Are you looking for a great new dentist or dental office near you around West Grande Prairie? Call West Grande Prairie Dental Now at (780) 833-8600 to schedule a wisdom teeth appointment.
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