Wisdom Teeth Removal
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Get Relief After Wisdom Teeth Removal in Butte
Wisdom teeth often erupt between the teenage years and the early 20s. If there isn't enough room in your jaw for them to come in properly, problems like pain, crowding, and infection can develop. That's why we are trained to offer wisdom teeth removal in Butte.
An extraction can reduce your risk of tooth decay and gum infections, prevent unwanted changes to your smile, and relieve pain caused by impacted wisdom teeth. Removing problematic wisdom teeth also helps protect your long-term oral health. Our dentists at Butte Family Dental have decades of experience performing extractions and provide both individual and full-mouth tooth removal when needed.
Prevent Problems By Removing Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth extraction helps avoid pain, infection, and crowding that can affect nearby teeth. By removing problematic teeth early, treatment supports long-term oral health and comfort. This proactive approach can help you avoid more serious dental issues later.
Reduced Infection Risk
Removing impacted wisdom teeth lowers the chance of decay and gum infections in hard-to-clean areas.
Pain Prevention
Extraction relieves pressure and discomfort caused by wisdom teeth pushing against other teeth.
Straighter Smile
Removing wisdom teeth helps prevent crowding and unwanted shifting of your existing teeth.
Healthier Gums
Extraction reduces inflammation and bacteria buildup around the back of the mouth.
Long-Term Protection
Early removal helps prevent damage to nearby teeth and supports lasting oral health.
Your Extraction Will Go Smoothly Under Our Expert Care
- Comforting amenities like cozy chairs and blankets
- Private operatories for your procedure
- Advanced technology that ensures your extraction is precise and efficient
- Digital X-rays that allow us to monitor the condition of your wisdom teeth with minimal radiation
- Local anesthesia and three levels of dental sedation to keep you comfortable throughout the procedure
Keep Your Smile Safe With Other Extractions
Wisdom teeth aren't the only teeth that sometimes need to be removed. Even though keeping your adult teeth for a lifetime is ideal, there are situations when removal is necessary. Some instances include:
- Tooth Decay or Trauma - If a tooth is too decayed or broken to be saved with a tooth filling, root canal, or dental crown, it will need to be removed.
- Gum Disease - When gum disease loosens or significantly damages a tooth, the tooth may need to be extracted. Doing so will prevent infection or damage to surrounding tissues and teeth.
- Crowding - Sometimes teeth get crowded and cause alignment issues. A tooth might be removed to reduce crowding and prepare for orthodontic treatment.
- Infection or Risk of Infection - If tooth decay gets inside the tooth, bacteria can cause serious infection. When infection is not addressed in time with a root canal, the infection can spread. In that case, the tooth should be extracted.
- Preparation for Replacement Teeth - We may need to remove teeth to prepare for dental implants, bridges, implant-supported dentures, or removable dentures.
Common Questions About Wisdom Teeth Removal
Do wisdom teeth need to be removed?
The answer for many people is yes. Most people's jaws are too small for their wisdom teeth, which are your third molars, to erupt correctly. When this happens, those teeth can become impacted and create several other oral health problems. Regular dental exams give us a chance to monitor changes to your teeth so you know if your wisdom teeth can stay or should be extracted.
What happens after you remove my wisdom teeth?
After this procedure, we will advise you on the things you should do to avoid problems. An ice pack can reduce swelling. You can take pain relievers as recommended. You also will want to avoid certain foods and skip drinking with a straw as you recover. You will need to rinse regularly so food does not get trapped as your gums heal.
Is wisdom teeth removal covered by insurance?
Some plans and policies may cover all or part of this procedure. Other policies may not cover any of the cost. You should know that our team will work with your insurance to get the maximum coverage for you. We also offer a variety of payment options, including in-house financing, so you can fit this procedure into your budget.
Does wisdom teeth removal hurt?
There shouldn't be any pain during the tooth removal itself since we thoroughly numb your mouth with anesthesia. You also have the choice of receiving dental sedation. There may be some soreness and discomfort for several days following the surgery. We might offer pain medication, and we'll give you instructions to help ensure a pleasant recovery.
At what age should you have wisdom teeth removal?
We recommend having wisdom teeth evaluated in your late teens or early 20s. At that age, the wisdom teeth roots are not fully formed, and the extraction process is typically easier with fewer complications. However, every individual is unique. Some people may need their wisdom teeth removed earlier or later. We take into account factors like overcrowding, impaction, and potential damage to nearby teeth.
