An impacted wisdom tooth can cause pain and future oral health concerns such as infection and misalignment if left untreated.
At NÜVA Smile in Old Bridge, NJ, our oral surgeons can extract an impacted wisdom tooth to relieve both jaw and tooth pain.
Is wisdom tooth removal painful?
We Specialize
in Virtually Pain-Free Procedures
Love Your Smile
The health of your teeth is the primary concern of Dr. Mouner Amer and Dr. Khaled Eldin, but we also understand that many people are nervous to share a smile they are embarrassed of. We are dedicated to providing comfortable care so that you can get the attention you need and the smile you deserve.
Comfort Is Key
You don’t have to live with pain from wisdom teeth. Our well-equipped and newly renovated offices offer a comfortable experience for those suffering from wisdom teeth pain. Our dentists offer general anesthesia and local anesthesia to minimize your discomfort during treatment.
A Community-Based Practice
We are here to provide care for the people of Old Bridge, Saddlebrook, and Neptune and strive to make treatment as accessible as possible. We accept dental insurance and also offer financing through CareCredit®.
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Why Do I Need
to Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed?
While not everyone will experience dental problems related to their third molars, others can experience serious complications. People may experience teeth erupting at an improper angle. Others may not have enough room in their jaw to accommodate more teeth. If left untreated, these teeth can cause oral hygiene complications. Over time, issues such as tooth damage can occur, which could lead to tooth extraction and the need for dental implants. To prevent such issues, our dentists can perform wisdom tooth removal treatment at our Old Bridge, NJ, dentistry.
How do I know if my wisdom teeth need to come out?
Symptoms of
Impacted Wisdom Teeth
There are common warning signs you can keep an eye out for that indicate you might need your wisdom teeth removed:
Bad Breath
Chronic bad breath or a persistent bad taste in your mouth is often a signal of infection. This can be caused by impacted wisdom teeth or from teeth growing in incorrectly.
Inflamed Gums
Wisdom teeth can cause irritation, which can cause gum tissue to swell. Not only is this painful, but it can also lead to gum disease.
Cavities
The back of your mouth is difficult to reach. If not properly taken care of, cavities can easily form on the wisdom teeth. Decay can then spread quickly to other teeth, leading to other health issues.
Sinus Issues
Wisdom teeth in the upper jaw may cause sinus pain, headaches, or congestion.
Crooked Teeth
Many people experience wisdom teeth growing in at an angle. This puts pressure on other teeth and can cause them to shift.
Our dentist will determine how many wisdom teeth need to be extracted after examining x-rays of you jaw and teeth.
Seven Steps from Start to Finish
Anesthesia
A local anesthetic will be used to numb the treatment area in every case. The complexity of your procedure and your preferences will dictate if sedation will be administered.
Incision
If necessary, gum and bone tissue will be incised to access the tooth.
Extraction
The tooth is gently extracted. Depending on the difficulty of the procedure, the tooth is removed in either one piece or separated into smaller pieces.
Sutures
Generally, dissolvable sutures are used to close the incision. In simpler cases, sutures may not be necessary.
Gauze
Pressure is placed on the extraction site with a small piece of cotton gauze to help stop the bleeding.
Recovery
You will return home to rest and begin the recovery process.