Dr. Hamed Nemati performs dental extractions, including wisdom teeth. He is an internationally trained Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and a lecturer. He is also involved in an advanced program in orofacial pain management with the University of Toronto and Mount Sinai Hospital.
Teeth Extractions
There can be various reasons why a tooth may need to be removed. Whether the reason is that it is an impacted wisdom tooth, fractured (and can't be repaired), infected, or crowded by other teeth, Dr. Hamed Nemati and our Smilesolvers dental team has the expertise and experience to get that tooth removed with minimal discomfort.
What are Wisdom Teeth?
Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars that most people get in their late teens or early twenties. Sometimes these teeth can be a valuable asset to the mouth when healthy and properly aligned, but more often there is not enough room in the jaw for wisdom teeth; when this happens, these third molars become known as 'impacted wisdom teeth'.
The Process
At one of your appointments, Dr. Nemati or one of our dental hygienists may take an x-ray to evaluate the presence and alignment of your wisdom teeth. It is easier and less painful to deal with wisdom teeth when they first erupt. The longer you wait, the more developed the roots become, making a later extraction require a longer time to heal.
Before a wisdom tooth removal, Dr. Nemati will give you a local anesthetic to numb the area where the tooth will be removed to make it more comfortable for you. An oral sedation may be used, especially if several or all of your wisdom teeth will be removed at the same time.
We will probably recommend that you don't eat or drink after midnight on the night before surgery so that you are prepared for the oral sedation.
After the tooth is removed, you may need stitches. Some stitches dissolve over time and some have to be removed after a few days. We will tell you whether your stitches need to be removed. A folded cotton gauze pad placed over the wound will help stop the bleeding and allow the healing process to begin.
If you have questions about wisdom teeth extractions, contact Smilesolvers today to schedule a consultation.