What are wisdom teeth?
Wisdom teeth are the molars at the very back of your mouth. While completely natural, wisdom teeth can cause a variety of problems, including pain, misalignment, or increased risk of tooth decay. While you can remove your wisdom teeth at any point in your life, it’s easiest to remove them as a teenager.
When is wisdom tooth extraction necessary?
- Your wisdom teeth are causing you pain or discomfort
- Crowded teeth are causing a misaligned bite
- When it becomes difficult to brush or floss due to your wisdom teeth
An individualized approach to wisdom teeth removal
“For adults and children alike, we prefer to keep wisdom teeth intact if it seems like you won’t experience any problems in the future. But for most teens and adults, overcrowding can make extraction necessary. We’ll help you understand what’s best for you and your family.”
Wisdom teeth extraction at Spokane Family Smiles
What to expect
- We’ll always begin by ensuring that wisdom teeth extraction is the best choice for you. Together we’ll decide if now is the right time to move forward with treatment.
- Sedation options are usually best when removing wisdom teeth
- We’ll ensure your mouth is completely numb. We don’t want you to feel a thing!
- Once we extract your teeth, we’ll provide aftercare instructions to ensure your recovery goes smoothly and comfortably.
Common wisdom tooth removal questions
Do teenagers need to have their wisdom teeth removed?
While not all teenagers must have their wisdom teeth removed, if they are experiencing pain or if we determine they will eventually have to be removed, we might recommend it.
Is wisdom tooth extraction painful?
We take your comfort seriously throughout your Spokane Valley wisdom tooth extraction treatment. We’ll always ensure you’re completely numb prior to treatment. After treatment, usually the first 2-3 days are uncomfortable and then the pain will begin to decrease.