What Is Wisdom Tooth Removal?
Wisdom teeth, the final set of molars, typically emerge in your late teens or early twenties. Located at the back corners of your mouth, these third molars often don't have enough space to grow properly, making them difficult to clean and more susceptible to issues. Impacted, misaligned, or improperly developed wisdom teeth can lead to a range of dental problems that may require removal to maintain optimal oral health. At Shoals Oral & Facial Surgery, our experienced team performs wisdom tooth removal for Sheffield and Florence, AL patients to prevent misalignment, relieve discomfort, and avoid future complications. If you or a loved one is experiencing pain or issues with wisdom teeth, contact us today to schedule a consultation and explore your treatment options.
How Are Wisdom Tooth Extractions Performed?
At Shoals Oral & Facial Surgery, we perform wisdom tooth removal under local anesthesia, with the option for additional sedation to ensure your comfort. If the wisdom teeth are impacted (stuck under the gums) or have complex roots, we may divide the tooth into smaller sections for easier removal. In most cases, we can remove all four wisdom teeth in one session. We'll make incisions in your gums to access the teeth and use sutures to close the sites for faster healing. After the procedure, our team will provide you with post-operative instructions to help you recover smoothly.
After wisdom tooth extraction, it's normal to experience some discomfort, swelling, and bleeding. You'll need to rest and follow our team's aftercare instructions for a smooth recovery. During the first few days, stick to soft foods like mashed potatoes, yogurt, and soup, and avoid hard or crunchy foods. Most patients can resume normal eating within 7 – 10 days, though it's important to continue avoiding certain foods and activities, like smoking, for a few weeks to ensure proper healing.
What Are the Benefits of Wisdom Tooth Extraction?
Whether you're dealing with impacted wisdom teeth or just want to avoid future complications, removing them can greatly improve your overall dental health. Here are the key benefits of wisdom tooth extraction:
- Prevents infection
- Alleviates discomfort
- Prevents teeth from shifting
- Reduces risk of cysts or tumors
- Eases oral hygiene maintenance
- Stops gum irritation
- Promotes long-term dental health
Wisdom Tooth Removal Reviews
This is Tracy by the way, I'll start off by saying everything went very well from start to finish . I will admit the price was pretty steep but they probably had to do alot of work on my situation. As far as the care goes they went above and beyond and the anesthesia administration was perfect ! I woke up feeling happy after surgery and I have never in my life woke up happy usually I cry after anesthesia or feel real sad but not there I didn't. The Dr mcwilihan was excellent. I only have a little pain today it's much better then before I had surgery . He knew exactly what to do and did it carefully . If I had another surgery I would ask for him to do it if possible because I was scared to death before hand but after was so relieved he knew what he was doing. And my situation isn't a normal one lol I had a compaction of my wisdom tooth turned side ways growing inside the tooth beside it and infection and bone compaction .. not something I would consider normal because every other dentist I went to ... would turn me away as soon as they seen the xray but for the grace of God he didn't turn me away . And now I don't have the pressure pain I dealt with for months and burning nerve pain . That part is gone and I can tell and I will forever be thankful for him 🙏 ❤️. And would hope if I have another issue he would help me again. Great place . Excellent surgeon for complicated situations.
Had my wisdom teeth out plus one molar and everything was as smooth as you could hope for. Thank you to Dr. Morris for calling and checking on me.
Dr. Nester was amazing with my son CJ with getting his wisdom teeth out to allowing us to come in for an appointment with a concern about his jaw swelling nearly a month later out of nowhere. Thank goodness it was nothing serious just a little food trapped in the socket under the skin which Dr. Nester got cleaned out and prescribed some antibiotics and thanked us for coming in which we were thankful for him!
Dr Morris removed my daughter’s wisdom teeth he did a wonderful job and the nurse that got her ready and took care of was awesome! I would highly recommend Dr Morris if you need any oral surgery he is amazing!!
Wonderful people all the way around. Dr. Frederick did an amazing job on my tooth extraction and I was really amazed by the nice, comforting setting
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Prevent Future Complications with Wisdom Tooth Removal
At Shoals Oral & Facial Surgery, our team is dedicated to helping protect the long-term health of your smile with professional wisdom tooth removal. We recommend this procedure for patients in Sheffield and Florence, AL, especially when normal tooth eruption is unlikely or other complications arise. If you're experiencing discomfort or have concerns about your wisdom teeth, contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how we can help.