Wisdom Tooth Extraction in Northwest Calgary

Twenty-eight of your 32 permanent teeth erupt around the age of 13. However, the last four only erupt once you are in your late teens or early twenties. These third molars, also called wisdom teeth, are more likely to become impacted due to the lack of space available for them to erupt.

If one or more of your third molars or wisdom teeth are impacted, they can cause problems to the adjoining teeth. At Carrington Dental, we can help you improve oral health with comfortable and pain-free wisdom tooth extractions to prevent these potential issues.

What Causes A Wisdom Tooth To Be Impacted?

An impacted wisdom tooth refers to a third molar that has not erupted through the gums properly or has not erupted at all. Some of the reasons why this might happen are-

• Not enough space in your jawbone
• The wisdom tooth is blocked by soft tissue or the jawbone
• The wisdom tooth growing at an angle prevents it from coming out of the gums

What Are The Effects Of An Impacted Wisdom Tooth?

For some people, wisdom teeth might not cause any problems. However, if they become impacted or grow at an angle, they can cause issues and need removal by a qualified dentist. Some of the complications due to impacted wisdom teeth include-

• Significant pain that can prevent you from eating, speaking, or even opening your mouth
• Infections and cysts due to difficulty in maintaining oral hygiene
• Damage to other teeth

Extracting Your Wisdom Teeth

Extracting your wisdom teeth is a surgical procedure requiring local anesthetic or sedation. At Carrington Dental, the process begins with an incision to the gum, exposing the impacted wisdom tooth, the root, and the surrounding bone. Next, our experienced dentist removes the tooth and closes the incision with a suture.

Schedule an appointment at Carrington Dental today to learn more about wisdom tooth extraction and how it can help you improve your oral health.