Wisdom Teeth Removal in Beverly Hills – Safe, Expert Extractions
At Zakhor Dental Group, we understand that wisdom teeth removal can be a stressful experience. Our Beverly Hills dental practice is dedicated to providing gentle, expert care for patients experiencing wisdom tooth pain or in need of extractions.
When Should You Consider Wisdom Teeth Removal?
You may need to consider wisdom teeth removal if you experience:
- Pain or pressure in the back of the mouth
- Swollen or bleeding gums near the molars
- Difficulty opening your mouth
- Jaw stiffness or headaches
- Crowding or shifting of other teeth
Early removal of wisdom teeth can prevent complications such as cysts, infections, and damage to adjacent teeth. At Zakhor Dental Group, we carefully evaluate each case and recommend the best course of action for a comfortable and safe extraction process.
What to Expect During the Procedure
Our wisdom teeth removal process is designed with your comfort in mind:
- Consultation & X-Rays: We evaluate the position of your wisdom teeth using advanced imaging technology to create a precise treatment plan.
- Anesthesia Options: We offer local anesthesia, sedation, or general anesthesia to ensure a pain-free procedure.
- Gentle Extraction: Our experienced Beverly Hills dentist uses minimally invasive techniques to remove the teeth with minimal trauma to surrounding tissue.
- Post-Procedure Care: We provide detailed aftercare instructions to promote quick healing and reduce discomfort.
Recovery and Aftercare Tips
After your wisdom teeth extraction:
- Apply ice packs to reduce swelling.
- Stick to a soft food diet for the first few days.
- Avoid strenuous activity and smoking.
- Keep the extraction site clean with gentle rinses.
- Follow your dentist’s instructions for pain management and care.
Most patients recover fully within a week, with any discomfort managed through prescribed medications or over-the-counter options.
Why Choose Zakhor Dental Group?
At Zakhor Dental Group, we prioritize patient comfort, safety, and excellent outcomes. Our team is known for:
- Expertise in wisdom teeth extractions and oral surgery
- State-of-the-art technology for precise treatment
- Personalized care plans tailored to your needs
- A welcoming environment to put you at ease
What Are Wisdom Teeth?
Wisdom teeth are the final set of molars that typically emerge between the ages of 16 and 25. For many adults, these teeth can cause problems due to limited space in the mouth, leading to discomfort, misalignment, or infection. In some cases, the wisdom teeth may not fully erupt or become impacted, causing pain and swelling.
Wisdom teeth only appear between the ages of 16 and 25 and are the final set of molars to grow through the gums. Many adults grow four wisdom teeth, but it is not uncommon to have fewer (hypodontia) or more (supernumerary teeth). These adults often need to have removal procedure known as wisdom teeth extraction.
Healthy and well aligned wisdom teeth are valuable assets. In most cases, however, wisdom teeth grow in sideways and become impacted against the adjacent teeth. This prevents them to emerge fully and properly, which can be painful and problematic and in most cases call for extraction.
Impacted wisdom tooth most often requires removal and failure to do so causes crooked teeth, jaw main, and sometimes, sinus dysfunction. It is important that a wisdom tooth be removed when it has no room in the mouth to grow.
Wisdom Tooth Extraction in Beverly Hills
Watch out for symptoms like pain, swelling of the face, infection in the mouth, and swelling of the gum line at the back of the mouth, which may indicate that your wisdom tooth has surfaced, but must be removed before becoming impacted. Immediate removal of the wisdom tooth is highly recommended so as not to cause any more problems with adjacent teeth.
Impacted wisdom teeth tend to destroy the second molar and cause many other potential complications. Impaction of the wisdom teeth fall in to 4 general categories, the most common of which is Mesioangular compaction, in which the tooth is angled forward.
Vertical impaction is the second most common form, occurring in 38% of adults. This happens when the tooth does not emerge fully through the gum line.
Distoangular impaction is the opposite of the first, where in the tooth is angled backward, while Horizontal impaction occurs when the tooth is angled a full 90 degrees sideways, affecting the roots of the second molar.
Before extracting the teeth, we will take an x-ray to observe the position and condition of your wisdom teeth underneath the gums. When ready for the extraction, a local anesthesia will be administered to numb the area and make the process as comfortable as possible.
Looking for Wisdom Tooth Removal in Beverly Hills?
Contact our office today at 310-208-0811 or schedule your appointment. We’re happy to answer any questions, inquiries, or concerns you may have about Wisdom Tooth Removal.
