Why Might I Need a Wisdom Teeth Removal Procedure?
It’s not quite a rite of passage for young adults, but wisdom teeth removal is a common procedure many young people must undergo. But it isn’t just young people who may require a wisdom teeth removal procedure. Based on your unique circumstances, your dentist may recommend teeth extractions early on or even later in life. […]
How Much Pain Is Involved with Wisdom Teeth Removal?
There’s good reason the phrase, “like pulling teeth,” has long been such a popular idiom. However, this idiom isn’t just old – thanks to modern medicine, it’s antiquated. These days, pulling teeth is much less painful than many people think. This is true, even of stubborn wisdom teeth that have taken root. Take a look […]
How to Minimize Discomfort after Wisdom Teeth Removal
Wisdom Teeth Removal Thanks to anesthesia, wisdom tooth extraction is a painless procedure for the most part. But when you leave the dentist’s office and the anesthesia wears off, the pain management will be left up to you. Your dentist will send you off with aftercare instructions to ensure that the healing process is as […]
How Painful Is Wisdom Tooth Extraction?
Wisdom Tooth Extraction You’ve probably heard the expression, “like pulling teeth” used to describe something grueling or agonizing. So it’s no wonder so many people fear having a wisdom tooth pulled. But it turns out, it’s antiquated thinking. Modern dentistry has made wisdom tooth extraction quicker, more efficient and freer of much of the pain […]