Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the last set of teeth to erupt in the mouth. But since these teeth erupt when all adult teeth have grown, there is often not enough space left for these latecomers to develop normally. Wisdom teeth may cause numerous symptoms, including oral pain, infections, and swellings. 

While you can live with wisdom teeth without problems, extraction is usually the best treatment when your third molars compromise oral health. Lone Star Smiles in Lubbock, Texas, offers safe and painless wisdom teeth removal services to keep your smile issue-free.

Why We Need to Remove Your Wisdom Teeth

We understand you need to keep all your teeth to maintain your beautiful smile and oral health. However, sometimes, extractions are necessary. For instance, if your wisdom teeth cause the symptoms below, removal will be the best course of action.

• Insufficient space in the jaw: Your jaw can only accommodate as many teeth. While wisdom teeth may squeeze their way into the jaw, this often results in overcrowding. Removing the wisdom tooth is vital to avoid damage to other teeth or pave the way for orthodontic care.
• Impaction: Impacted wisdom teeth may seem fine because they remain trapped in the gums. Unfortunately, whether your teeth are wholly or partially impacted, they can cause pain and damage to nearby structures. Extraction is the long-lasting solution for troublesome, impacted wisdom teeth.
• Increased oral health concerns: Even if there are no signs of impaction or overcrowding, we may still recommend wisdom tooth removal to reduce the risk of oral health concerns. If your wisdom teeth have cavities or infections, removal will be the best option. 

If your tooth has broken through the gum line, it will be removed like any other tooth. However, you’ll need surgical extraction if trapped within the gum line. For this procedure, the dentist will make a small incision on the gums, removing any bone that lies over the tooth. Before removing the tooth, we break it into pieces to minimize trauma to the adjacent tissues. After removal, we clean and suture the surgical site to kick-start recovery.

Wisdom tooth removal services near me

Do you have a troublesome wisdom tooth in Lubbock, TX? Please call Lone Star Smiles at (806) 666-1099 to schedule a dental extraction.

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