Wisdom Teeth Removal
In our late teens or early twenties, our third molars, commonly known as our wisdom teeth, begin to come in. In many cases, the jaw is simply not large enough to accommodate the extra teeth, and they become impacted, meaning they remain under the gum.
Once impacted, wisdom teeth can cause complications including infection, crowding, damage to other teeth, cysts that permanently damage the jaw and other complications. There are cases as well where the wisdom teeth penetrate through the gums, possibly at an awkward angle, also necessitating wisdom tooth extraction. While it is difficult to predict whether your impacted teeth will cause such damage, it is highly likely complications will arise.
The extraction of wisdom teeth is a common procedure performed under local anesthesia. Barring any complications, the tooth can be easily removed in one piece. After surgery, patients can expect varying levels of swelling and discomfort. However, we do everything possible to minimize pain and recovery time.
Surgical Tooth Extraction
Do you have a tooth in pain? Or one that is cracked or damaged? If the tooth cannot be repaired with a filling, crown or cap, then a tooth extraction may be required. Tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from its socket in the bone. Your comfort is our primary goal. We both simple extractions as well as surgical extractions of badly decayed teeth or impacted teeth.
The doctors at Powers Ferry Family Dentistry have the team and training to enable him to extract teeth safely and effectively. Call us today for more information.
Board Certified Oral Surgeon on Staff – Hari K. Digumarthi, DMD, MD
About Dr DigumarthiHari K. Digumarthi, DMD, MD earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) degree in 2007. Upon earning his D.M.D., Dr. Digumarthi was accepted to the six year Oral and Maxillofaical Surgery Residency Program at the University of Alabama, Birmingham (UAB). After completing his internship from 2007 to 2008, he earned his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from UAB Medical School in 2010. Dr. Digumarthi then went on to receive extensive training in Maxillofacial Surgery including Facial Trauma, Dentoalveolar surgery, Dental Implants, Tempromandibular joint disorders, Orthognathic surgery, Nerve injury repair, Anesthesia and Pathology. Dr. Digumarthi has been involved in numerous research projects, lectured to colleagues and dental students, and presented at several national meetings on various aspects of maxillofacial surgery and patient management. Dr. Digumarthi is licensed to practice dentistry in Alabama and Georgia. Moreover, he is also licensed to practice Medicine in Georgia. Dr. Digumarthi is a Board Certified Maxillofacial Surgeon. |
