Wisdom Tooth Removal at Yankee Valley Dental Clinic in Airdrie
If you have wisdom teeth that are fully or partly ‘impacted’ (or covered in bone), you would likely benefit from getting them removed. At Yankee Valley Dental we offer extraction of wisdom teeth with or without sedation, depending on your preference. The surgery is done right in the office, allowing patients to feel more relaxed in their familiar environment.
Removing Wisdom Teeth is Smart Preventative Practice
People often ask why they would take them out wisdom teeth if they are’t giving them any problems? The truth is that we never reach an age when we are free from problems with our wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth can become troublesome for the first time when you are 70 or 80 years old. When you are young, the body heals and regenerates quickly, and recovering from wisdom tooth surgery is not nearly as difficult. Among seniors it becomes a major surgery, and due to the brittleness of the jaw, a fracture of the jaw during surgery can become increasingly likely.
With wisdom teeth it is better to prevent the problems than to deal with them afterwards
Because wisdom teeth are at the back of the mouth, they are more difficult to access, and therefore are more likely to get accumulation of dental plaque and cavities. If they are too close to the tooth in front, they may also prevent sufficient bone behind the second molar, leading to localized periodontal (gum) problems. In some individuals, wisdom teeth form cysts and malignant tumours. When patients are younger, the bone is more “spongy” or flexible, allowing for an easier surgery than in later years. In many cases, it is recommended that wisdom teeth are removed preventatively.
Book an appointment for a consultation regarding your wisdom teeth at Airdrie Yankee Valley Dental. Dr. Parsa and team will answer all your questions and make you feel at ease about getting your wisdom teeth removed!
What You Need to Know
Dr. Parsa is experienced in wisdom teeth surgery, and as a general dentist is able to take out majority of wisdom teeth right in the office. The surgery may take one to two hours for all four teeth, including time for post-operative care instructions. Patients are given local anesthetics (freezings), and when the surgery is done, Dr. Parsa will stitch the area with sutures that will dissolve in 5 to 7 days.
The recovery period for wisdom teeth removed is dependent on the individual and the difficulty of the surgery. It is recommended that patients take the evening and the day following surgery off of school or work. Some patients like to take more time off, while others feel that they are able to proceed with normal daily activities more quickly. It is important to refrain from strenuous exercise and heavy lifting following the surgery to minimize the risk of bleeding.
It is recommended you can fill your fridge with protein rich food that you can eat with a spoon. It is recommended that you don’t use a straw for at least 24 hours following the surgery in order to allow the blot clot to form normally. Hence we recommend that you have foods like ice cream and soup. A milk shake is great if you can have it without a straw.
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