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Wisdom Teeth Removal in Austin

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Procedure for Removing Wisdom Teeth
Your wisdom teeth's position and developmental stage will affect how easily your dentist or oral surgeon can remove them. You can get a better understanding of what to expect about your pre-extraction evaluation from your oral health care professional. After a wisdom tooth has fully emerged through the gum, it can be removed just like any other tooth. However, to remove a wisdom tooth implanted in the jawbone and behind the gums, a gum incision must be made, followed by removing the boney tissue covering the tooth.

What Occurs During Wisdom Teeth Extraction?
A local anesthetic, similar to the one used to numb a tooth before having a cavity filled, will be administered to numb the teeth and the surrounding tissue before your wisdom teeth are removed. You and your dentist or oral surgeon may decide that a sedative is necessary for addition to the local anesthetic to numb the pain and reduce anxiety. Nitrous oxide, also referred to as laughing gas, oral sedatives like Valium, and intravenous sedatives are examples of sedatives that may be chosen.



