Wisdom Teeth Extraction in Mount Kisco, New York

Wisdom Teeth Removal in Mount Kisco

The oral surgeons and surgical staff maintain a state-of-the-art oral surgery facility in Mount Kisco, NY, offering patients the highest quality wisdom teeth treatment.

Wisdom Teeth Information

Most adults have 32 teeth; however, the average mouth is large enough to house 28 teeth total. So a major problem is presented when 32 teeth attempt to establish in the jaw bone. The last teeth to erupt in the mouth are your third molars, more commonly known as “wisdom teeth.”

Wisdom Teeth Removal

Before you get your wisdom teeth removed, it is extremely important to read through and completely understand your pre-operative and post-operative care instructions. If you adhere to these important instructions, you are much less likely to experience post-surgical complications and will heal quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Will the Sedation Feel? We want to make sure your wisdom teeth removal is nothing but comfortable, which is why we perform sedation dentistry for the procedure. Typically, the procedure begins with laughing gas (nitrous oxide) to relax you, which is followed by an IV. You will then drift off into a sleep-like state while the procedure is performed.

Welcome To Our Practice!

Together our surgical staff and oral surgeon strive to develop treatment plans specific to each patient’s needs to ensure successful wisdom teeth extractions.

Dr. Zachary C. Weber

DMD, MD

Dr. Zachary C. Weber, DMD, MD is a board-certified, dual degree oral & maxillofacial surgeon, having obtained both a dental degree and a medical degree.

Wisdom Teeth Information

Your third molars, more commonly known as your wisdom teeth because they erupt in the wisdom years of the late teens/early twenties, are the last molars to emerge into your mouth. While they do not always cause harm, the average mouth is not big enough to accommodate them, and they must be removed. If wisdom teeth are allowed to grow in despite lack of room, they can cause serious oral health issues. More often than not, you will be referred to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon for extractions.

Examination
The Surgical Procedure
After Treatment

Examination

Attending your regular checkups with your dentist is vital for early detection of your wisdom teeth. Your dentist will be the one to tell you whether or not you need your wisdom teeth extracted. Once you are referred to our office, we will perform a thorough exam of your mouth and jaws, including taking x-rays, to determine the exact position of your wisdom teeth. We will discuss all of your options before developing a treatment plan that best fits your specific needs.

The Surgical Procedure

To provide you with a comfortable environment and safe treatment, we will extract your wisdom teeth in our state-of-the-art surgical center. We also offer various forms of anesthesia to help ease your mind, and our oral surgeons are highly trained in the administration of all forms. You will be fully informed of exactly how the procedure will go before we begin.

After Treatment

It’s important to follow all post-operative instructions given to you after the extraction of your wisdom teeth to ensure a healthy and speedy recovery. Minor swelling and discomfort are common but do not last long, and medication will be prescribed as a precaution to aid in pain management. Ensuring you understand all instructions will give you the best chance at optimal results following surgery. Once you have healed completely, you no longer have to worry about the oral health issues that wisdom teeth can cause.

Wisdom Teeth Mount Kisco

When you reach the age of 18, your mouth will likely have 16 teeth on the top jaw and 16 teeth on the bottom jaw. Each tooth in your mouth has a specific name and function: the incisors, canines, and bicuspid teeth are used for taking bites of your food while the molars, which are located in the rear of the mouth, help you break down your food for swallowing.

Your third molars are the very last teeth in your jaw, located in the far back of your mouth. The third molars erupt during late adolescence when the adult teeth have already established in the mouth. The third molars used to serve a purpose; they acted as additional support for grinding up tough foods, but since humans have evolved, their jaws have shortened and no longer need those additional molars.

Why Should I Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed? You should have your wisdom teeth removed because these additional molars are unable to properly erupt within the mouth, which results in several potential problems that can become very serious. Sometimes, the wisdom teeth can grow in sideways, partially emerge from the gum, and remain trapped beneath the gum. If your wisdom teeth partially erupt, harmful bacteria can grow and cause infection. Many patients who experience partially erupted teeth have pain, swelling, stiffness, and some even get sick.

Impacted teeth can take on many forms in the bone, causing several problems. The most serious problems are tumors or cysts. They form around impacted wisdom teeth and can cause serious damage to the surrounding healthy teeth and the jaw bone.