Wisdom Teeth Removal in Austin, TX

You may need to have your wisdom teeth removed if they are unable to fully come up through the gums. We can determine the position of your wisdom teeth with the help of an x-ray. As you get older, the wisdom teeth become larger and longer, so we may advise you to only have the ones that are bothering you removed to prevent disrupting underlying nerve pathways. A CT scan is necessary prior to wisdom tooth removal.

If you are going to be having all four wisdom teeth removed, we typically recommend general anesthesia so that the process goes quickly and comfortably for you. If you just need one tooth removed, local anesthetic can be administered. For impacted wisdom teeth, small incisions are made in the gums to expose the tooth and properly remove it. Sutures are often necessary to close the gum in these areas. You will be given aftercare instructions that must be followed so that your mouth heals quickly and properly.

If you need to have one or more of your wisdom teeth removed, call our office and we will work to get you scheduled with a consultation appointment.