The majority of us get our wisdom teeth at some point during our teens or early adulthood. These are the final teeth to emerge, and when left in place, they often result in long-term oral health complications. To help you avoid these complications, we recommend that you have your wisdom teeth removed as soon as possible. Ridge Oral Surgery is pleased to provide this routine procedure for patients throughout the Basking Ridge, NJ community.
Also called third molars, the wisdom teeth are the final teeth to emerge. The problem is the jaw is usually too small to fit these final teeth, which is why they cause problems. Preventative wisdom teeth removal is a common way to safeguard your smile and avoid problems over the long haul.
When the wisdom teeth lack sufficient space in the jaw, they often become impacted. Impacted teeth are those that remain trapped under gum and bone, as opposed to emerging like normal.
Impacted wisdom teeth can cause chronic discomfort and place you at a much higher risk for oral infection. Even if the wisdom teeth are not impacted, they can cause aesthetic issues, lead to cystic formation, and more. Proactive treatment is the best way to minimize these risks.
Your wisdom teeth removal journey begins with a consultation, allowing your surgeon a chance to assess your eligibility for a safe, successful surgery. During the consultation, you are also encouraged to ask any questions you may have about the treatment plan.
Wisdom teeth removal is a quick and straightforward procedure, usually taking under an hour to complete. You will receive anesthesia to promote your comfort throughout the process, which means you will need to have a friend or family member who can drive you home afterward.
The recovery from wisdom teeth removal usually takes two or three days. Patients who have the procedure on a Thursday or Friday are usually ready to return to school or work on Monday.
For these first couple of days, you can expect some mild discomfort and swelling. Over-the-counter medications, like ibuprofen, are usually more than sufficient for keeping these symptoms in check.
You can also expect to be on a soft foods and liquids diet for a few days, transitioning back to your normal eating habits as your mouth heals.
Ridge Oral Surgery provides wisdom teeth removal for patients in the Basking Ridge, NJ community, emphasizing comfort, safety, and positive clinical outcomes. Schedule a wisdom teeth consultation with us today by calling (908) 395-0111.
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