Not everyone has to deal with getting their wisdom teeth removed, but it is a large majority. It is estimated that about eighty-five percent of people will have some sort of wisdom tooth extraction. Brooksville residents may not know that there isn’t only one way to remove the wisdom teeth of a patient. In fact, there are different techniques or different methods that dental professionals will use in order to remove the teeth causing issues. Here are two common ways that an individual may have their wisdom teeth removed from their mouth by a dental professional.
When Wisdom Teeth Are Not Pushing Through The Gums
Depending on the size, shape, and direction of a wisdom tooth, the wisdom teeth that are causing issues for patients may never break through the gums like teeth normally do. With this type of situation, it creates a more invasive form of wisdom tooth extraction. Brooksville residents should be made aware that in order for dental professionals to gain access to the tooth under the gums of a patient, they are going to have to make an incision and pull back the gums to expose the wisdom tooth. Depending on its size and position, a dental professional may be able to remove the wisdom tooth at this point, otherwise more invasive procedures will need to be done.
Breaking Up a Wisdom Tooth for Easier Extraction
Sometimes a wisdom tooth is so large or positioned in a way that it cannot be removed by pulling the tooth out. At this point during wisdom tooth extraction, Brooksville dental professionals may choose to break up the tooth prior to removing it, to make it easier to get out of a tight space. Keep in mind that this does not hurt the patient at all, as the anesthesia should make it as pain free as possible. Many people report a slight pressure from professionals trying to remove their wisdom teeth, but once the different sections of teeth are out, there is little to no sensation at the time.
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