What problems are often associated with impacted third molars?
• Bacteria and plaque build-up • Cysts development (a fluid-filled sac) • Tumor development • Infection • Jaw and gum disease Close • What is involved in the extraction procedure? Wisdom tooth extraction surgery involves removing the gum tissue that presides over the tooth, gently detaching the connective tissue between the tooth and the bone, removing the tooth, and suturing the opening in the gum line. Close • What is a Dry Socket? Dry Socket is the most common complication of extraction. (removing a tooth) Most commonly associated with wisdom teeth extractions & lower molar extraction. Dry Socket is one in which the patient is having pain due to the loss of the blood clot from the socket following extraction, thus exposing the bone to air, food, and fluids. Patient experiences excruciating pain along with an offensive odor. This often occurs two or more days after an extraction and can last about 5-6 days. This condition occurs most commonly – 1. In individuals who smoke before thei
