What You Should Know About Wisdom Teeth Removal in Cleburne

Receive wisdom teeth removal in Cleburne to prevent future discomfort and teeth crowding. At some point in time, most people need to have their wisdom teeth removed for oral health reasons. In most cases, your wisdom teeth extraction will be done in our office. Continue reading to learn more about our easy approach to a wisdom teeth removal procedure.

If you are having more than one wisdom tooth removed, the tooth you are having removed may take awhile to extract, or there seem to be potential complications, we will put you under general anesthesia for your comfort. If your teeth seem like they would be fairly simple to remove, you may just need a local anesthetic at the site. We can determine anesthesia details when you come in for an evaluation visit for wisdom teeth removal in Cleburne. Anesthesia will prevent discomfort and will allow you to feel sleepy (or to nod off) throughout the procedure.

To remove your wisdom teeth, we will create an incision in the gum tissue above the teeth if they have not broken the surface. We will separate the teeth from the bones and tissue surrounding it and remove them one at a time. If the tooth we are accessing is large, we may need to cut it up into smaller pieces for easier removal. Following the removal of the tooth or teeth, we will provide sutures for quicker healing. Most sutures will be dissolvable, but if necessary, we may need to use some that will need to be removed a few days later. We will also cover the surgery site will cotton to absorb and stop bleeding directly following the procedure. The procedure will be quick, and you will most likely be able to head home directly after the procedure for healing.

Following a wisdom teeth removal in Cleburne, you will only need to recover for a couple of days. Normally, we will prescribe pain relievers to be used when needed. You will be directed to follow a few guidelines to speed your recovery:

• Change cotton gauze pads as soon as they become soaked with blood. Bleeding should not last longer than 24 hours.
• Prop your head up when you rest to help bleeding stop.
• Ice the side of your face to reduce swelling and discomfort. 
• Rest in a comfortable location for at least one day to help deter bleeding.
• Do not eat hard foods. We recommend sticking to jello, pudding, mashed potatoes, or soups as you heal. When you do start chewing harder foods, try to avoid chewing near the surgery site.  
• Avoid using a straw, chewing gum, or sucking on anything as this could remove blood clots and reopen the wound. 
• Rinse with warm water to reduce swelling, and clean out the incision area with a water pick after meals. 
• Do not smoke, touch the area, or brush near the procedure site for a few days. 

These are the basics that you should know about our wisdom teeth removal in Cleburne. When you come in for an appointment, we will share any further information as needed. This important surgery will not take long, and you will recover quickly.