Wisdom Teeth Extractions in Las Vegas

by | Mar 11, 2022 | Wisdom Teeth, Wisdom Teeth Removal

Wisdom Teeth Extractions

If your dentist has recently told you that you needed wisdom teeth extractions, there’s a possibility that it might have totally freaked you out. Why get rid of a tooth that was supposed to last a lifetime? Well, let me assure you, there’s really no need to panic. Relax! Although the idea of having a tooth pulled out may sound scary, the procedure itself isn’t intimidating at all. It’s a very routine safe procedure, and there’s nothing at all to be afraid of. We’ll walk you through the procedure step-by-step and explain to you all the reasons why it’s sometimes necessary to let go of one of your precious teeth.

Reasons why you might need to get a tooth extracted:

1. Unrestorable tooth damage

A tooth that’s too badly damaged, either due to trauma or decay, to be salvaged or restored.

2. Orthodontic reasons

If your teeth are crowded and there isn’t enough space available for your orthodontist to properly align your teeth, you might need to get a tooth pulled out to create space in your jaw.

3. Infection

If an infection in your tooth has reached the center of the tooth containing all the nerves and blood vessels-the pulp- and can no longer be contained, despite a root canal treatment and antibiotics, calls for the tooth to be extracted.

4. Immunocompromised patient

People who have low immunity, either due to a condition such as an autoimmune disease or if they’re undergoing chemotherapy or having an organ transplant, are at high risk for chances of infection. In these medical conditions, even the slightest chance of infection in a tooth is an indication for having it pulled out, to stop the progression of the disease.

What happens during the wisdom teeth extractions procedure?

Before your doctor begins with the procedure, they will ask you some very important questions regarding your medical conditions and general health. You need to let your dentist know your complete medical history, along with all the names of the medicines and supplements that you take. This is important because some medical conditions put you at high risk for infection. If you’re suffering from any of these conditions, your doctor will make sure that you go through an antibiotic course before he begins your extraction procedure.

Your dentist will give you local anesthesia, or sedation during surgery to numb your tooth and the surrounding tissue. A shot of novocaine, lidocaine, or mepivacaine is used to give local anesthetic.

You may be given nitrous oxide, sometimes known as laughing gas, to help you relax if you have anxiety concerns. The effects start to wear off shortly after the procedure.
An IV sedation is when an anesthetic is injected into a vein in your arm.
It will keep you asleep for the duration of the procedure.
Extraction of an infected tooth An infected tooth is treated with a root canal treatment. However, if your tooth is infected beyond repair, there is no other choice but to have it removed. An acutely infected tooth is treated with systemic antibiotics before its removal from your mouth. This ensures that the infection has subsided before surgical intervention. It helps protect the infection from spreading to other structures in your mouth.

Wisdom teeth extraction of an impacted tooth

It becomes necessary to get your wisdom teeth removed as they can cause many serious problems if left unaddressed. Listed below are some of them:

  • Wisdom teeth trap food and debris, leading to the gums around the wisdom tooth becoming infected and swollen.
  • Cause pain and severe discomfort.
  • Cause tooth decay in the adjacent tooth as wisdom tooth hamper adequate cleaning of second molars.
  • Cause infection in the gums (periodontal disease).
  • Cause damage to the surrounding bone.
  • May cause the development of a cyst.
  • May cause problems with the orthodontic treatment required to straighten other teeth.

To gain access to your wisdom tooth your dentist may need to cut through your gums and bone. After the tooth is extracted, sutures are used to close the incision. The wound will be stitched back together by your dentist to speed up the healing process. In a few days, the stitches will disintegrate on their own.

Having your wisdom teeth removed is not always necessary.

If your wisdom teeth aren’t causing pain, it’s likely because they’re not causing any problems. But you can’t be sure unless your doctor has taken an x-ray of your wisdom teeth. An x-ray can identify whether the tooth is impacted and causing damage to other teeth, or whether it is not. Some dentists take out healthy wisdom teeth at a younger age to prevent problems later. Symptom-free wisdom teeth could still harbor disease. As you age, it becomes difficult to extract your wisdom teeth and more complications are bound to occur.

Bone graft after wisdom teeth extractions

Many dentists recommend getting a bone graft directly after tooth extraction. A bone graft adds volume and density to those areas of your jawbone where bone loss has occurred. After you’ve had your tooth pulled out, the bone supporting the tooth socket naturally starts to melt away gradually, eventually leading to a disfigurement of your facial features. To prevent bone resorption and preserve the bony ridge, you should get a bone graft. A bone graft provides a scaffold for your bone to grow over it and regenerate.

If you plan to get a dental implant shortly as a replacement for your lost tooth, the bone level must be maintained for the implant to be successful. When you receive a bone graft following extraction, it prevents the socket walls from caving in and provides a firm foundation for the implant in the future.

A bone graft procedure isn’t painful. The majority of patients experience little to no discomfort or pain.

How to care for your wound after surgery:

Most people are fit to drive back home after the effects of the anesthesia have worn off. However, if you still feel drowsy, you’ll need someone to give you a ride back home.

Following the tooth extraction, some pain and edema is to be expected. In about three days, these symptoms will go away on their own. Here are some simple ways to reduce swelling and pain:

  • On minimize swelling, apply an ice pack to your face
  • Eat soft foods like pasta, rice, or soup
  • Drink plenty of fluids
  • On the second day after surgery, begin brushing your teeth.
  • Take your pain medication on time
  • If your discomfort and swelling don’t go away after 5-7 days, see your doctor.
  • Rinse your mouth with saltwater starting from the second day after surgery. Saltwater acts as an antiseptic, reducing the amount of microorganisms in your mouth.

Make sure that you DON’T do the following:

1. Do not sip through a straw. It’s possible that doing so will dislodge the blood clots that have formed to heal the wound and cause it to bleed again.

2.  Do not spit often

3. Hard foods should not be chewed since they can irritate the wound.

4. Rinse your mouth gently if you really need to; if you really need to, use a lot of force. Do not smoke as it delays healing.

Rest for at least two to three days after your surgery and avoid any strenuous activity that may induce physical exertion. Exhaustion can stymie your recovery and cause more bleeding.

After any invasive treatment, pain and edema are common concerns. Your doctor may prescribe anti-inflammatory medication to help you feel better. To minimize swelling, apply ice or a cold compress to your face. Take your pain medication as soon as you are instructed to, even if you don’t yet feel pain.

Make sure to eat a soft, nutrient-rich diet. It is critical to keep your mouth clean, particularly after eating, in order to remove any food particles that may have remained in your mouth.

It’s important to remember that total healing might take anything from a few weeks to a few months after extraction. However, during the first or second week, enough healing will have taken place for you to resume eating and be pain-free in the extraction area.

Are there any risks involved with this procedure?

When it comes to the hazards of this operation, as long as you follow your doctor’s post-operative recommendations, there’s nothing to be concerned about. As with any surgical treatment, there’s a risk of infection, but it’s easily avoidable if you follow the post-op instructions carefully.

After the procedure, bleeding from the surgical site is a common occurrence. There’s no need to be alarmed if you experience bleeding from your gums at any time after the surgery. Remember that, like any other wound, it will take time to heal.

What is the cost of wisdom teeth extractions?

The cost for simple tooth extraction is somewhere between $75-$500
The cost for impacted tooth extraction is relatively expensive when compared to a simple extraction. It may cost you somewhere between $800-$4000 depending on the level of difficulty required to extract the tooth.

Benefits of Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) with Wisdom Tooth Removal and Dental Implants​

  1. Faster Wisdom Tooth Removal and Dental Implant Healing
  2. Decreased Swelling
  3. Less Pain after Surgery
  4. Accelerated Healing of Bone to Dental Implants
  5. Improved Strength of Bone Integration to Dental Implants
  6. Decreased Chance of Dry Socket after wisdom teeth extractions
  7. Increased early blood supply to Tooth Extraction Socket