Wisdom teeth can be a pain. At Riverside Dental Office, we provide wisdom tooth extractions near you. Wisdom tooth extractions are effective in preventing your back teeth from crowding, your wisdom teeth from becoming impacted (stuck in your jaw), red, swollen, and painful gums as well as gum disease.
Removing Your Tooth
In order to remove your wisdom tooth, your dentist will use a special instrument to loosen and disconnect the tissue around your tooth. In some cases, your dentist may divide the tooth into smaller sections to simplify the removal process.
Once your tooth is extracted, stitches may be necessary. Over time, some stitches will dissolve and some may need to be removed a couple of days after the surgery. If your stitches need to be removed your dentist will inform you. Lastly, your dentist will place a cotton gauze pad on top of the wound to bring the bleeding to a halt.