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Dr. Shoba and her team at Ladd Dental Group of McCordsville are shown preforming a dental extraction in their brand new office! As you can see Dr. Shoba does a great job of taking her time with her patients, and she is very skilled clinically. Give our dental office a call today at 317-336-2211 or check out www.McCordsvilleDentist.com to learn more about what Ladd can do for you and your smile!

Dental Extractions: Tooth extractions are so common that most people would not guess they are categorized as oral surgery. Usual reasons for this procedure include having primary teeth that won’t fall out or an irreparably decayed tooth. Our dental specialists are trained with proper local anesthesia and extraction methods. They easily perform this procedure with no special appointments or lengthy recovery time for you.  

Wisdom Teeth are a different story: Wisdom teeth removal is a more extensive type of tooth extraction. Your oral surgeon will perform X-rays to examine your specific situation and create a personalized treatment plan that will expedite your recovery. 

Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt within the mouth. When they align properly and gum tissue is healthy, wisdom teeth do not have to be removed. Unfortunately, this does not generally happen. The extraction of wisdom teeth is necessary when they are prevented from properly erupting within the mouth. They may grow sideways, partially emerge from the gum, and even remain trapped beneath the gum and bone. Impacted teeth can take many positions in the bone as they attempt to find a pathway that will allow them to successfully erupt.

These poorly positioned impacted teeth can cause many problems. When they are partially erupted, the opening around the teeth allows bacteria to grow and will eventually cause an infection. The result: swelling, stiffness, pain, and illness. The pressure from the erupting wisdom teeth may move other teeth and disrupt the orthodontic or natural alignment of teeth. The most serious problem occurs when tumors or cysts form around the impacted wisdom teeth, resulting in the destruction of the jawbone and healthy teeth. Removal of the offending impacted teeth usually resolves these problems. Early removal is recommended to avoid such future problems and to decrease the surgical risk involved with the procedure. In most cases, the removal of wisdom teeth is performed under local anesthesia, laughing gas (nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia) or general anesthesia. These options, as well as the surgical risks (i.e., sensory nerve damage, sinus complications, damage to adjacent teeth…), will be discussed with you before the procedure is performed. Once the teeth are removed, the gum is sutured. To help control bleeding, bite down on the gauze placed in your mouth. You will rest under our supervision in the office until you are ready to be taken home. Upon discharge, your postoperative kit will include postoperative instructions, a prescription for pain medication, gauze, an irrigating syringe for cleaning the sites, and a follow-up appointment in one week. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Ladd Dental Group at (765) 450-7780. Learn more at www.Ladddental.com!