Wisdom Tooth Extractions – Farmington Hills, MI

Wave Goodbye to Problematic Molars

Unfortunately, wisdom teeth are usually more harmful than helpful. So much so that having them removed is basically viewed as a rite of passage these days! The good news is that, if you need to have yours removed, you can turn to our talented, compassionate, and experienced dentist in Farmington Hills, Dr. Reem Saywa. You can also read on if you want to learn more about this emergency dental service, including what to expect during the recovery process.

Why Choose Radiant Dental for Wisdom Tooth Extractions?

  • Top-Rated Dental Team
  • State-of-the-Art Technology
  • Affordable Payment Options

What Are Wisdom Teeth?

Illustration of wisdom tooth growing in sideways

Simply put, wisdom teeth are the third set of molars. While the first two typically make an appearance in early childhood, these often emerge in the late teens or early twenties. Throughout the years, our dental team in Farmington Hills will monitor their development. If there comes a time when they start to cause problems or jeopardize your oral health, then we will recommend having them removed.

Why Do Wisdom Teeth Need to Be Removed?

Closeup of patient experiencing jaw pain

Oftentimes, wisdom teeth need to be removed because they are impacted. However, there are other reasons to have them extracted. For instance, if they are growing in straight, but there isn’t enough room in your mouth for them, then cysts and infections can develop. So, if you’re between the ages of 16 and 25, and you’re experiencing chronic jaw pain and other warning signs of trouble, you shouldn’t hesitate to schedule an appointment with us so we can determine if you’d benefit from having your third set of molars removed.

What to Expect from the Wisdom Teeth Procedure

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Both simple and surgical extractions can be used to remove your wisdom teeth. If yours have already broken through the gumline, then we can rock them back and forth until they are ready to be removed from the socket (a simple extraction). However, if they are impacted below the gumline, then we will need to intervene with a surgical extraction. This starts with us making a small incision in the gums to access the tooth. Then, we can remove it section by section before tending to the extraction site.

Important reminder: Your mouth will be thoroughly numbed beforehand to ensure you don’t feel any pain while we work to remove your wisdom teeth.

Recovering from Wisdom Teeth Extraction

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Following the procedure, it’s important that you:

  • Stick to a liquid diet for 24 hours (without using a straw)
  • Change the gauze pads as needed
  • Use a cold compress in 10-minute intervals
  • Brush and floss carefully, especially around the extraction site
  • Steer clear of all tobacco products
  • Avoid strenuous exercise, like running