Wisdom Tooth Extraction Medina OH

Do you feel a tooth trying to erupt at the back of your mouth? Is it causing pain or discomfort? This is likely a wisdom tooth. These teeth come in years after adult teeth—often in the late teens or early 20s. Sometimes, they erupt without incident. Other times, there is not enough space on the gum, which creates problems, such as infection due to partial eruption and encroachment on neighboring teeth.

Fortunately, you don’t need wisdom teeth to enjoy a full and functional smile. If your wisdom teeth are causing problems, we can help!

Of course, we understand that tooth extraction can be nerve-wracking, and our team's goal is to ensure you feel comfortable and confident in our care. Your safety comes first, and we will take steps to ensure your treatment is painless. We also use image-guided technology for precise treatment. As a result, you can count on your procedure to run smoothly and have a predictable outcome.

Most patients have four wisdom teeth, which erupt at the back of the mouth. You may notice one or more of these teeth erupting (or trying to erupt) in late adolescence or early adulthood. They don’t aid in chewing or aesthetics, so if they are problematic, you should see Dr. Michael Horan, your Medina oral surgeon, to discuss extraction.

This consultation lets you know what to expect with extraction, including the necessary steps and aftercare.

Reasons to Extract Wisdom Teeth in Medina

• Impacted or Partial Eruption: Sometimes, tooth extractions are necessary when wisdom teeth, also called third molars, become impacted or only partially erupt. Unfortunately, this leaves you vulnerable to infection and pain.
• Pushing on Neighboring Teeth:  Sometimes, the jaw isn't large enough to hold a complete set of adult teeth, or it is sufficient until wisdom teeth start to break through. In this case, we recommend extraction.

Wisdom Tooth Consultation and Planning

Your Medina dentist, prosthodontist, or oral surgeon evaluates your wisdom tooth or teeth for possible extraction. Frontier Dental uses image-guided technology to ensure a comfortable and predictable tooth extraction visit.

Your consultation includes sedation dentistry or local anesthesia planning, x-rays for image-guiding, and answers to any questions.

Extraction Day

We use local anesthesia for pain-free extractions—whether surgical or straightforward—and offer sedation dentistry in Medina, OH. You won’t feel pain, and our team is here to ensure a comfortable and easy extraction visit.

Aftercare

Your oral surgeon provides all aftercare instructions to ensure a fast and problem-free recovery. It’s essential to follow these instructions.

Aftercare instructions will include advice on eating soft foods for a few days, smoking cessation for the first 24 to 48 hours after extraction, and more.

We want to hear from you if you have post-extraction questions or concerns.

Sedation Dentistry in Medina for Painless Extractions

We always take measures to ensure pain-free dental treatment, but if you’re feeling unsure, talk to Dr. Horan about sedation dentistry. He is a board-certified anesthesiologist.

Discover Wisdom Tooth Extractions in Medina, OH

We also perform extractions before dentures, implants, and cosmetic dentistry. Call us today at (330) 952-2015 to learn more or to schedule an evaluation.