309-691-8033Resolve Complex Teeth Issues Through Oral Surgery with the Smile Center
Unfortunately, dental implants, sealants, dentures and the like can’t resolve every issue with your teeth. Some injuries or illnesses require significantly more work from dental professionals to help resolve. Thankfully, the Smile Center of Peoria handles many of these complex cases with ease. We employ dental specialists who are well-versed in specific oral surgery. We can remove problematic, decayed, and damaged teeth, protect your remaining teeth, and keep your mouth healthy and smile bright. Learn more about our oral surgeries by calling the Smile Center today!
Wisdom Teeth Removal
What is Wisdom Teeth Removal?
Dentoalveolar surgery, more commonly known as wisdom teeth removal, is a type of oral surgery that involves removing the third molars located at the back of the mouth. These teeth, also known as wisdom teeth, usually appear in the late teenage years or early twenties when other permanent teeth have already grown in.
Why is Wisdom Teeth Removal Necessary?
If wisdom teeth grow improperly or don’t have enough space, they can cause problems for your mouth. Some common issues associated with wisdom teeth include impaction, crowding and shifting of other teeth, infection, and damage to adjacent structures such as nerves and sinuses. In some cases, wisdom teeth may need to be removed even if they are not causing any immediate problems, as they can potentially cause issues in the future.
Tooth Extraction
What is Tooth Extraction?
Also called dentoalveolar surgery but referred to as tooth extraction, this entails removing a tooth from its socket in the jawbone. This oral surgery is the same as wisdom teeth removal, but it targets any tooth in your mouth rather than just your third molars.
Why is Tooth Extraction Necessary?
Some of the same issues that wisdom teeth cause also contribute to the extraction of other teeth. For example, teeth that grow unevenly, too close together, or block the eruption of additional teeth can cause overcrowding and impacted teeth and require removal. Additionally, tooth extraction is utilized when a damaged or deteriorating tooth is causing pain in the mouth and affecting the other teeth and gums.
What Do the Processes for These Oral Surgeries Entail?
Dentoalveolar surgery for wisdom and other teeth in your mouth is a simple enough procedure, managed with great care by the dental specialists at the Smile Center. Understanding the procedure helps our clients best prepare and can help ease some of the anxiety that commonly occurs with a visit to the dentist. As such, our dentoalveolar surgery entails:
- Local anesthesia to numb the affected area
- An incision in the gum tissue to expose the tooth and its root
- The removal of any bone that may be obstructing access to the tooth
- The loosening of the affected tooth to help lift it from its socket
- Extraction of the tooth using specialized tools
- Gauze to slow the bleeding and stitches to close up any incisions made
Leave Oral Surgeries Up to Local Dental Experts
Tooth extractions and wisdom teeth removal are essential to complete oral health. If you are dealing with more complex issues impacting the condition of your teeth, gums and mouth, consider effective oral surgeries with the Smile Center of Peoria. To learn more about our general dentistry services or if you are more interested in cosmetic, holistic, or pediatric services, call 309-691-8033. Our main office is located at 1424 W Glen Ave, Peoria, IL 61614.