Scared of Having Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?
Have you been told that you need your wisdom teeth removed? Have you been putting off treatment because of fear or anxiety?
Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to develop and often do not have enough room to erupt properly. When this happens, they can become impacted or difficult to keep clean. In some patients, wisdom teeth may contribute to cavities, gum infections, damage to neighbouring teeth, pain, swelling, or other dental problems.
For this reason, many patients benefit from having their wisdom teeth evaluated and, when appropriate, removed in their late teens or early 20s. However, every patient is unique, and treatment recommendations should be based on a thorough examination and x-rays.
The good news is that wisdom tooth removal is one of the most common procedures performed in dentistry. For most patients, the procedure is straightforward and recovery is typically quick, allowing a return to normal activities within a few days.
For patients who are anxious or nervous about treatment, wisdom teeth can often be removed under IV sedation. IV sedation helps patients feel relaxed and comfortable throughout the procedure while allowing treatment to be performed in a controlled and closely monitored environment. Many of our IV sedation patients tell us they wish they had done it sooner.