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WISDOM TOOTH EXTRACTION IN THE EAST VALLEY & CENTRAL PHOENIX, AZ

Wisdom Teeth Removal
in Phoenix & Tempe
By Board-Certified Oral Surgeons

Safe and comfortable wisdom tooth extraction with IV sedation options. Serving Phoenix, Tempe, and Scottsdale patients.

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Wisdom Teeth Extraction

Effective Removal of Unnecessary Teeth

Most individuals will require extraction of their wisdom teeth at some point during their lives. These extra sets of back teeth may never come through the gums, or they may erupt through the gums at an irregular angle. In either case, the wisdom teeth can become stuck (impacted), ultimately causing an array of problems, including severe pain and issues that can affect your oral health and the condition of your other teeth.

Many general dentists do not offer advanced treatment for wisdom teeth extraction. Fortunately, this procedure is a strong focus of our practice, and our experienced oral surgeons—Dr. Michael W. Golding and Dr. J. Gregory Sabol—offer effective treatment designed to successfully remove wisdom teeth in the most efficient, comfortable way possible. If you or your child is in need of wisdom teeth removal to reduce current symptoms or to prevent the complications that can arise from wisdom teeth later in life, our doctors at Oral & Facial Surgeons of Arizona can help.

What Are Wisdom Teeth?

Wisdom teeth are additional molars (back teeth) that often do not develop until one reaches their late teens or twenties. The reason they took on the name “wisdom” teeth is because the acquiring of wisdom is often associated with maturity, and wisdom teeth come with age. These extra molars are ultimately not necessary for effective chewing, and they often simply do not have room inside the mouth to grow properly. In many cases, wisdom teeth that are left inside the mouth can create substantial oral health problems; therefore, it is often “wise” to have wisdom teeth removed!
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Why Should I Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed?

If wisdom teeth are allowed to develop without treatment, they can become impacted and cause a number of serious complications. These include:
  • Pain and stiffness around the area of the wisdom teeth
  • Swelling
  • Overcrowding of the teeth caused by excessive pressure from the wisdom teeth
  • Movement and shifting of other teeth
  • Periodontal (gum) disease
  • Infections due to trapped food and bacteria in the wisdom teeth areas
  • Damage to surrounding teeth
  • Negative effects on past or current orthodontic treatment
  • Cysts or tumors surrounding the wisdom teeth that can affect the health of the jawbone and other teeth in the area
Some patients may not be experiencing active symptoms; however, wisdom teeth removal may be recommended as a preventative treatment in order to reduce the potential for problems that may arise in the future.
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Wisdom Teeth Impaction

When wisdom teeth become impacted, they can cause a number of detrimental symptoms, including severe pain, swelling in the gums or around the jaws, bleeding gums, bad breath, strange tastes when eating, and even headaches. With that in mind, some individuals who have impacted wisdom teeth experience no symptoms at all.

Wisdom teeth impaction can occur to varying degrees. Soft tissue impaction is present when the top portion of the tooth (the crown) has come through the bone but is fully or substantially covered by the gum. A partial bony impaction involves a wisdom tooth that has partially erupted, but is still primarily below the gum tissue and inside the jawbone. A full bony impaction is a tooth that has not erupted and is completely covered by the jawbone.

Our surgeons will determine the type of wisdom teeth impaction you may be experiencing during the initial consultation and evaluation. If extraction is necessary, a customized treatment plan can be created to effectively remove the wisdom teeth.

What Does the Wisdom Teeth Removal Procedure Involve?

Wisdom teeth removal is one of the most commonly performed procedures at our practice. This is an outpatient treatment that typically does not require an overnight hospital stay. In addition to the safe and effective removal of the wisdom teeth, your comfort is a high priority for our team. While a local anesthetic is often all that’s necessary to minimize potential discomfort during this procedure, we offer a variety of anesthesia options – including general anesthesia and nitrous oxide – for patients who would like to ensure they feel as relaxed as possible.

Once the wisdom teeth have been removed, a small number of sutures will often be necessary to seal the opening in the gums. These sutures resorb on their own so you will not need to come back in to have them removed. Wisdom tooth extraction is typically a very simple treatment, and our team strives to make the process a quick, comfortable, and efficient one. Once your procedure is complete, we will provide you with aftercare instructions and a kit that includes antibiotics and, if necessary, a prescription for oral pain medicine.

Wisdom Teeth Removal with Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF)

Scientific advances in the field of tissue and bone regeneration have paved the way for new techniques in oral surgery that can enhance healing and quicken the recovery process. One of these advances involves the use of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), a substance derived from the patient’s own blood that can more rapidly repair and regenerate oral tissues, which can promote healing in the areas where the wisdom teeth were removed. A small amount of blood will be taken before the wisdom tooth extraction procedure. The blood will then be placed in a state-of-the-art, FDA-cleared device called the IntraSpin™. This device will separate the blood platelets to produce leukocyte platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF™), which contains natural growth factors that can aid the healing process. The L-PRF™ will then be prepared for application on the treatment sites. The PRF technique is a revolutionary step forward for wound healing, and has become a standard part of our wisdom teeth removal procedures.

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Leading Experts in Oral Surgery

Two highly trained, board-certified surgeons lead Oral & Facial Surgeons of Arizona by specializing in the most advanced techniques for oral and facial surgery. Doctors Michael W. Golding, D.D.S. and J. Gregory Sabol, D.D.S., M.D. run two state-of-the-art surgical centers located conveniently throughout the Valley. Our practice continues to achieve the highest level of care in a comfortable and compassionate setting.