Wisdom teeth removal

  The issue of wisdom teeth is a common condition among many people. Wisdom teeth commonly emerge between the age of 16 and 25, but in some people this does not occur at all. This condition can be irritating considering the fact that the jaw is already occupied by other teeth. This can be referred to as teeth impaction. This is where wisdom teeth removal in Prince George becomes essential especially in cases where the teeth cause inflammation, pain and infections. Since they cannot be corrected by other means, the only effective solution is surgical extraction. In some cases, the tooth will only emerge partially as only one portion of the teeth may extend beyond the gum line. The rest of the portion forms under the gum line leading to the formation of a flap over it.

 Wisdom teeth removal in Prince George is usually done under anesthesia so as to reduce the pain that comes with tooth extraction. Many dentists will prefer local anesthesia to general anesthesia. The extent of the impaction plays an important role in determine the type of anesthesia a dentist will use on you. Xylocaine is the most preferred local anesthesia while nitrous oxide is the commonly used general anesthesia. The impacted tooth is exposed through cutting into the gum line. This will be followed by the extraction of the tooth whereby it may take a longer time or in some cases breakage of the root may occur.