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What is the process involved in wisdom teeth extraction?

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Usually surgery: If the wisdom teeth are impacted it will involve moving the gum and removing bone to extract the teeth. Sutures will be placed to close the area. You will be sore for a few days.

Answered 10/4/2016

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See your dentist: It depends. Wisdom teeth may be fully visible and therefore require a routine removal procedure. Or- they may be partially or fully below the gumline, requiring a surgical removal procedure to attain access to the teeth. Therefore, see your dentist/oral surgeon for a thorough evaluation and consultation.

Answered 6/27/2015

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Should be easy: It differs depending on the position of the tooth and the patient. Since you probably don't really want to learn how to do it yourself, the most important part is what is it like for the patient. You will be numb. The most you should feel is pressure and hear noise. You can be asleep if you don't want to be aware of the surgery. Post operative pain can be controlled with medication.

Answered 6/27/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Consultation first: For best results, seek consultation with a board certified oral & maxillofacial surgeon. You will get an examination, see a video, discuss options/risks/recovery/costs. The procedure will be done either with local anestheisa or one of a variety of sedation techniques. Complete postop instructions and followup.

Answered 7/1/2015

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