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6433 Mission Street Daly City, CA 94014
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6433 Mission Street Daly City, CA 94014
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Some patients who have their wisdom teeth in Daly City, California need them to be removed. There are several reasons this may be necessary. Sometimes wisdom teeth become impacted because of their position at the back of the jaw. The wisdom teeth may get trapped below the gums or jawbone. Wisdom teeth removals are one of our specialties at Pacific Sky Dental in Daly City, CA. If you are looking to have wisdom teeth removed, our dentist, Dr. Raymond Jone, has years of experience extracting teeth.
In other cases, the wisdom teeth may not come in straight due to pressure against other teeth or crowd the other teeth in a mouth too small to contain them. Also, due to their location, wisdom teeth are more susceptible to cavities and gum disease because they are difficult to brush or floss way in the back of the mouth.
When these conditions occur, Dr. Jone will extract your wisdom teeth for you to relieve their negative effects. Wisdom tooth extraction is a relatively simple and brief dental treatment that can be done with the assistance of sedation for your comfort.
Implanted Tooth Extractions
To extract an impacted tooth, we may need to cut through the gums or bone to get it out, depending on the nature of the impaction. Impacted wisdom teeth don’t always cause pain themselves, but may lead to dental problems later. The pressure from the impacted tooth upon adjacent teeth can cause a misalignment that will require expensive correction down the road. Additionally, a partially impacted tooth can trap food and plaque that leads to other dental and hygiene issues.
Wisdom Teeth Removal Procedure
Having your wisdom teeth removed is a very common oral surgery procedure. In general, patients will come in for a consultation with Dr. Jone before the removal procedure. This allows him to assess your situation and answer any questions you have before the day of your surgery. You can also discuss your anesthesia options and pre-operative instructions during this appointment.
Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, often require removal due to their common tendency to cause problems. Their position at the very back of the mouth makes them difficult to clean effectively, increasing the risk of cavities, gum disease, and infections. Furthermore, they may not have enough space to erupt properly, leading to impaction and pain.
Common reasons for wisdom teeth extraction include impaction (where the tooth is trapped below the gum line or bone), crowding other teeth, causing cysts, or developing painful inflammation of the gums around the erupting tooth (pericoronitis). Addressing these issues proactively can prevent more significant dental complications down the line.
The process of wisdom teeth extraction at Pacific Sky Dental begins with a thorough examination and consultation. Dr. Raymond Jone will assess the position and condition of your wisdom teeth, often using X-rays, to determine the best course of action. This initial step is crucial for planning the safest and most effective extraction.
During the procedure, local anesthesia is typically used to numb the area, and for anxious patients or more complex extractions, sedation options like IV sedation may be offered to ensure comfort and minimize any discomfort. The actual removal involves carefully extracting the tooth, which may sometimes require minor surgical steps to access impacted teeth.