Wisdom Tooth Extractions – Mayfield Heights, OH
Gentle Removal for Problem Wisdom Teeth
When wisdom teeth start causing pain, swelling, or crowding, it’s time to see a specialist. Fortunately, Dr. Jonathan Ross is a board-certified periodontist with extensive training in wisdom tooth extractions in Mayfield Heights. He can remove problematic or damaged teeth before they cause major issues for your smile or overall health. With advanced technology, multiple sedation options, and a friendly team by your side, you’ll stay comfortable from consultation to recovery.
Why Choose Ross Periodontics for Wisdom Tooth Extractions?
- Friendly and Skilled Periodontist
- Multiple Sedation Dentistry Options
- Flexible Financing Available
What Are Wisdom Teeth?
Wisdom teeth are your third set of molars, which usually start erupting in the late teens or early twenties. Long ago, they helped our ancestors chew tough, fibrous foods. However, thanks to advancements in food preparation and a change in diet, they’re mostly vestigial, like your tailbone or appendix.
Some people develop all four wisdom teeth, others only one or two. At times, they can be benign and never cause problems, but they often do, and when pain begins, it’s generally best to remove them.
Why Do Wisdom Teeth Need to Be Removed?
While not all wisdom teeth need to be removed, many can cause serious problems if they don’t have enough room to grow in properly. These extra molars often lead to crowding, shifting teeth, or bite changes, and they’re more likely to trap plaque and bacteria.
Impacted wisdom teeth, which are stuck beneath the gums or grow in at odd angles, can cause severe pain, swelling, infection, damage to nearby teeth, or cysts. Warning signs include jaw soreness, gum tenderness, bad breath, or recurring headaches. If you experience any or all of these symptoms, give us a call.
What to Expect From the Wisdom Teeth Procedure
The process of removing wisdom teeth is slightly different for every patient, but follows the same basic procedures.
First, Dr. Ross will examine your mouth and take digital X-rays to see the exact position of your wisdom teeth. For simple extractions, these teeth are gently loosened and removed after numbing the area with local anesthesia. If you have dental anxiety, a strong gag reflex, or a resistance to anesthesia, dental sedation can also be used for comfort.
If a tooth is impacted, Dr. Ross may need to make a small incision in the gum or section the tooth into pieces for safe removal. As a trained periodontist, he has performed many of these surgical extractions with care and precision, so you’re in good hands.
Recovering From Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Most patients can expect a few days of soreness and swelling after their wisdom tooth extractions, but following your aftercare instructions closely will help you heal smoothly.
Some general advice is, get plenty of rest, use a cold compress, and plan your menu around soft foods. In addition, you’ll need to avoid straws, smoking, vaping, or vigorous rinsing, so the blood clot can form over the site undisturbed.
If you have questions or notice unusual pain, bleeding, or fever, contact Ross Periodontics right away. We’re here to keep you comfortable and on track to recovery.