Wisdom Teeth Removal Tucson

Wisdom Teeth Extraction being performed

​Wisdom teeth removal in Tucson is common for patients in their late teens and early twenties. This is the age when wisdom teeth often begin to grow in. A common reason for wisdom teeth extraction is that the teeth will overcrowd the jaw, or are growing with direct pressure to the jaw bone. Our dental office and family dentists are well qualified to treat the full range of possible issues related to wisdom teeth. 

Wisdom teeth removal may not be required if there is enough room for your wisdom teeth, if they are growing in the right direction and if they are healthy.
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We always recommend removing wisdom teeth if they don’t completely emerge from the gum or stay hidden inside the gums. These are very likely to create future issues. This is the reason why many young adults and parents choose to have their wisdom teeth pulled before any issues even appear.
Pediatric Dentist with patient
Reasons for Wisdom Teeth Removal in Tucson:
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  • Wisdom Teeth growing at the wrong angle are more vulnerable to cavities​
  • Challenges in maintain good oral health near the wisdom teeth
  • Infections, Tumors or Cysts can form around affected wisdom teeth
  • Gum Infections (Gingivitis), Swollen, Painful Gums and Bad Breath 
  • Periodontal disease which causes bone loss near surrounding teeth
  • In more serious cases, where the teeth are still under the gum line, an oral surgeon in Tucson is required.

Issues That May Arise if Wisdom Teeth are not Removed:

  • Severe Inflammation (Swelling) & Pain
  • Tooth and Gum Infections
  • Permanent Damage to bone, gum and teeth next to the wisdom teeth
  • Development of Cysts
  • Disease and other long-term dental issues

It is therefore wise to act on the removal of wisdom teeth before such symptoms becoming present.
​This will spare your child from a lot of pain, and save you a lot of money. 

What To Expect

We understand that this can be a stressful process for both you and your child, so we have put together some helpful info for you.

​First, your child will be warmly welcomed by our front staff, putting them at ease about the process.

The next step is to perform an oral examination and x-rays to determine whether wisdom teeth removal is necessary. If so, our dentist will put together a treatment plan and provide a consultation with the parents. During this consultation, they make professional recommendations and inform them of the process. ​
Steps to Wisdom Teeth Extractions:

  • Local or General Anesthesia provided to patient
  • Open the gum to expose the wisdom teeth
  • Remove any bone section blocking the teeth’s roots
  • Remove the wisdom teeth
  • Dental Cleaning of the area
  • Close the wound with stitches, if required
  • Place absorbent material such as gauze
  • Post-procedural consultation
  • Care Instructions and Prescription of antibiotics, if necessary​
Patients must prepare appropriately for a tooth extraction procedure so that it is stress-free. We ask that you bring your dental history and disclose any conditions or allergies which may cause a complication during the process. 

The procedure usually takes between 1-2 hours depending on what is found during the oral exam. In the post-procedural consultation, we will provide pain medication, antibiotics and aftercare instructions for the following 3-5 days.

The patient should always have a parent or care-taker to drive them home after the appointment. It may not be safe for them to do so alone due to the anesthetic.
Basic Aftercare Instructions:
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  • Patients should clear 24-hours after the procedure and use that time to rest. 
  • It is normal to experience a little swelling around the jaw and affected area. 
  • The swelling should go down within two to three days after the procedure. 
  • Tooth brushing may resume after 24 hours, but it is important not to touch the healing area. 
  • Take liquids for 24 hours while the wound seals. 

Avoid drinking anything using a straw or performing any activity which may cause pressure or suction in the mouth. 
Most people heal within a week of the procedure, and life can go back to normal.

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For your safety, we are enforcing strict COVID Regulations:
Please arrive to your appointment no more than 5 minutes in advance. All patients must wear masks & disinfect their hands upon arrival. Unless accompanying a minor, please arrive alone. For extensive procedures, our office will contact your designated driver 15 minutes before the end of your appointment. Please provide us their phone number upon check-in.