Wisdom Teeth Removal in Irving, TX
Wisdom teeth often don't have enough room to come in and can become impacted, causing pain, infection or damage to nearby teeth. At DFW Dental & Orthodontics in Irving, Dr. Kwon and Dr. Davis remove wisdom teeth with nitrous oxide (laughing gas) available, and most procedures take less than an hour.
Wisdom teeth or third molars, are one of the most common extraction procedures performed. Although this is a common procedure, patients are often nervous prior to their appointment. In a case such as wisdom teeth removal, where patients are nervous, it is important to feel and know you are in experienced, caring hands.
Why Wisdom Teeth Often Need to Come Out
Wisdom teeth usually come in during your late teens to early twenties and are your third and final set of molars. They are, in fact, unnecessary remnants from when human jaws were larger and wider and could comfortably hold more teeth. But because our jaws have evolved to become smaller and narrower, there is often not enough room in the mouth for these third molars. As a result, many wisdom teeth are impacted, meaning they do not emerge or develop properly. Impacted wisdom teeth can cause a host of oral health issues, including severe pain, damage to and shifting of other teeth, tooth decay, and infection.
We highly recommend the removal of impacted wisdom teeth as soon as possible, before they can cause further dental issues. Younger patients tend to recover more quickly from impacted wisdom tooth extractions as well.
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What to Expect During Wisdom Teeth Removal
At DFW Dental & Orthodontics, we offer wisdom teeth removal with Nitrous oxide sedation (laughing gas) in order to make the procedure as comfortable as possible, though patients can of course opt to undergo the procedure with local anesthetic only as well. It usually takes under one hour to remove wisdom teeth, depending on the complexity of the case.
Recovery After Wisdom Teeth Removal
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We advise patients to rest, treat the extraction site very gently, eat soft foods only and use painkillers as needed for a few days following the oral surgery. With proper care, patients can generally resume normal activities 3-4 days after wisdom tooth removal.
Contact us at 972-251-1701 to schedule a wisdom tooth removal consultation! During your consultation, Dr. Kwon & Dr. Davis and the team at DFW Dental & Orthodontics will thoroughly explain the procedure, cost, and what to expect post-surgery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When should wisdom teeth be removed?
Wisdom teeth usually come in between the late teens and early twenties. If they're impacted or causing problems, earlier removal is often recommended because younger patients tend to recover faster.
Q. Do you offer sedation for wisdom teeth removal?
Yes. We offer nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to help you relax. If you prefer, the procedure can be done with local anesthetic only.
Q. How long does wisdom teeth removal take?
Most wisdom teeth removals take less than an hour, depending on how complex the case is.
Q. How long is recovery after wisdom teeth removal?
Most patients return to normal activities in about 3 to 4 days. Rest, eat soft foods, be gentle with the extraction site, and use pain relievers as directed.
Q. How much does wisdom teeth removal cost?
The cost depends on how many teeth are removed and how complex each one is. We'll go over the cost at your consultation. We accept a wide variety of dental insurance plans and will help you check your coverage and file your claim. Patients without insurance can use our payment plans or CareCredit financing.