What Are Impacted Teeth?
Teeth typically emerge during childhood, but in some cases, they become impacted — unable to fully erupt from the gums and stuck in the jaw. This can lead to a range of issues, including pain, swelling, and even infections. Impacted teeth can occur for several reasons, such as overcrowding or misalignment, and if left untreated, can cause more serious oral health problems. If you're dealing with pain or other signs of impacted teeth, it's important to seek treatment early. At Oral Surgery Associates Gadsden, we specialize in diagnosing and treating impacted teeth for patients in Gadsden and Albertville, AL. Dr. Cecil Dorsett and Dr. Frank E. Orr are experienced in performing safe and effective treatments to relieve discomfort and prevent further complications. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and get the care you need.
How Do You Perform Impacted Teeth Removal Surgery?
The procedure begins with a thorough consultation at our offices in Gadsden or Albertville, AL, where we'll take detailed images of your teeth and jaw using advanced 3D dental imaging technology. This comprehensive approach allows Dr. Dorsett and Dr. Orr to precisely plan your surgery for your unique needs. Impacted teeth removal surgery is generally done with local anesthesia along with nitrous oxide or general anesthesia to keep you comfortable and relaxed. Once you're ready, your surgeon will make an incision in the gum tissue to access the impacted tooth. If necessary, they will gently extract any surrounding bone to provide better access to the impacted tooth. The tooth may be divided into smaller pieces for easier extraction. After the tooth is removed, the incision will be closed with stitches, and a gauze pad will be placed to control bleeding.
What Are the Benefits of Extracting Impacted Teeth?
Impacted teeth removal surgery provides significant relief by addressing pain, preventing complications, and improving long-term oral health. This procedure restores proper dental function and helps prevent future issues, offering a wide range of benefits, including:
- Relieves pain and discomfort caused by impacted teeth
- Prevents further oral health complications, such as infections or misalignment
- Reduces the risk of damage to adjacent teeth and surrounding tissue
- Helps restore proper function and alignment of teeth
- Minimizes the potential for cysts or tumors that may form around impacted teeth
Oral Surgery Associates Gadsden Reviews
Great, positive, almost painless, good recovery, extraction (one stitch) of a wisdom tooth! I am 84 yrs.old, but I knew I was being cared for by a very capable professional, Dr. Cecil Dorsett. I also appreciate the excellent care and attention by the staff of Oral Surgery Associates!
He was great man. His professional nature of the reason. So good I didn't really hate going to the dentist.
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The entire staff is very friendly and a supportive team. They go above and beyond to make you feel good.
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Relieve Discomfort from Impacted Teeth
If you're dealing with the discomfort or complications caused by impacted canines or wisdom teeth, Oral Surgery Associates Gadsden is here to help. Our experienced team, led by Dr. Dorsett and Dr. Orr, offers effective treatment options tailored to your needs. Don't wait for problems to get worse — contact us today to schedule a consultation in Gadsden or Albertville, AL, and take the first step toward relief and long-term oral health.