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Wisdom Teeth Extraction: Peace of Mind for Your Smile’s Future
Do you have troublesome wisdom teeth? At Positive Image Dental, Drs. Ian Campbell, Christopher Allington, Lara Loescher, and Faraz offer painless wisdom teeth extractions to end pain and safeguard your oral health. If you have troublesome wisdom teeth in and around Devonshire, Bermuda, visit our office today for gentle wisdom teeth extractions.
Should I remove my wisdom teeth?
Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to emerge, typically between the late teenage years and early twenties. For some people, wisdom teeth erupt normally like standard teeth and have room to erupt naturally. However, this is not always the case. Since wisdom teeth emerge when other teeth have erupted, there’s often little space for healthy eruption. In most cases, wisdom teeth barely erupt through the gums (partial impaction) or remain completely impacted beneath the gum.
Impacted wisdom teeth can cause several problems, including:
- Tooth pain
- Structural damage to the surrounding teeth or bone
- Overcrowding or misalignment
- Poor oral hygiene caused by the pockets created by wisdom teeth
- Cysts or tumors
Sometimes, your wisdom may not cause problems now, but the dentist may recommend removal to avert future problems. Other times, we may use a “wait and see” approach for your wisdom teeth. Our office takes a personalized approach to removing wisdom teeth, putting oral health at the forefront.
Can wisdom teeth cause TMJ disorder?
Wisdom teeth generally cause pain, swelling, and other dental complications. However, they don’t directly cause temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, but they can aggravate TMJ-related discomforts. For instance, if the wisdom tooth grows at an angle, it can press the nearby nerves or jawbone, causing symptoms that mimic TMJ disorders. Sometimes, wisdom teeth can exert pressure on the jaw joints and muscles, causing TMJ-like symptoms.
How are wisdom teeth treated?
Extraction is the only option if your wisdom tooth is painful or dysfunctional. The good news is that Positive Image Dental makes dental extractions a comfortable and painless dental experience.
Here’s what you can expect during the procedure.
- Consultation and X-rays: The dentist will discuss your symptoms and use dental X-rays to determine the position and condition of your wisdom teeth. Dental imaging also helps determine the best way to extract your tooth.
- Anesthesia: The dentist uses powerful anesthetics to ensure a painless dental experience during extraction.
- Extraction: Our dentist carefully removes the tooth with minimal disruptions to the surrounding structures. The dentist uses a simple extraction if the tooth has fully emerged above the gum line and is easy to reach. However, if the tooth is impacted, surgical extraction is the best way to remove the tooth. The dentist makes a small incision in the gums to access the tooth and then breaks it into pieces for easier removal.
- Aftercare: Once we remove your tooth, our team gives you post-op instructions for a seamless recovery. Your easy-to-follow aftercare covers nutrition, oral hygiene, and pain management. Many patients experience recovery within a few days.
Removing wisdom teeth is excellent for maintaining optimal oral health. This procedure resolves pain and protects your smile from future complications.
Ready for wisdom teeth extraction?
Wisdom teeth removal services at Positive Image Dental stop problems before they start. If you want wisdom teeth extraction in Devonshire, BM, call (441) 292-2312 and reserve an appointment with our caring dental team.
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The Positive Image Dental team comprises three doctors:
Ian Campbell, DMD graduated
from Saltus Grammar School, Mount Allison University, and McGill University Dental School. He has
over 40 years of experience in dentistry and is reputed for providing high-quality dental care in
Bermuda. Dr. Campbell is passionate about lifelong learning and staying abreast of the latest trends
in dentistry.
Christopher Allington, DMD is
an alumnus of the University of Queens, McGill Dental School, and University of Connecticut. He has
been practicing in Bermuda for over 12 years and is a member, past president, and chair of the
Bermuda Dental Association and Bermuda Dental Board. He is a Fellow of the Academy of General
Dentistry and International Congress of Oral Implantology and is registered for fellowship in the
International Association of Orthodontics.
Dr. Lara Loescher BDS, MFDS
RCSEd is a graduate of Bermuda High School and University of Bristol, a member of the Royal
College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and is completing a Masters in Aesthetic and Restorative
dentistry. She has been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry, including Invisalign, for over 13
years and is interested in diabetes management.
Dr. Faraz, BSc, BDS, MA, is
passionate about all aspects of high-quality dentistry, especially endodontics and cosmetic
dentistry. His enthusiasm for cutting-edge technologies and techniques keeps him grounded in
minimally invasive dentistry.
Dr. Faraz earned his doctorate in dentistry from King’s College London in 2011 after earning a bachelor’s degree in Human Sciences. He worked in Oxfordshire for ten years before moving to London to work full-time at his family practice. Dr. Faraz routinely pursues additional training to improve his skill in rebuilding exceptionally natural-looking teeth.
He gains tremendous satisfaction from supporting anxious patients in overcoming their dental phobias via his passion and patience, restoring confidence in their oral health. Dr. Faraz looks forward to serving you with all your needs while ensuring your trust is always in safe hands.