Wisdom Teeth Removal at Chemung Family Dental

No. If they come in fully, sit in a sensible position, can be cleaned, and are not damaging anything, they can stay. We recommend removal based on imaging and symptoms, not on a rule.

Late teens to early twenties tends to be easiest, because the roots are not fully developed and the bone is more forgiving. That said, plenty of adults have them removed successfully later. It is simply a bigger recovery.

Usually, yes, and most people prefer one recovery to four. With sedation it is a single appointment. If you would rather split them, that is fine too.

You can be. Options run from local anesthetic alone through to general anesthesia, and having a surgeon on site is what makes the deeper options possible here. See sedation and general anesthesia.

Most people take two to three days before feeling reasonably normal, with swelling peaking around day two. Full healing of the sockets takes a few weeks. Impacted teeth mean a longer recovery than erupted ones.

Manageable for most people with what we prescribe or recommend, worst on days one and two. Ice in the first twenty-four hours makes a real difference to both swelling and comfort. Pain that gets worse after day three rather than better is worth a call.

Loss of the protective blood clot from the socket, exposing bone. It is painful and typically appears three to five days after surgery. Avoid straws, smoking, spitting, and vigorous rinsing for the first several days. If it happens, call us. Treatment brings quick relief.

Lower wisdom teeth can sit close to the nerve that supplies feeling to the lip and chin. Temporary numbness is uncommon and permanent change is rare. This is exactly what the imaging assesses beforehand, and it is part of why the position of the roots matters so much to the plan.

Soft, cool foods for the first day or two: yogurt, smoothies eaten with a spoon rather than a straw, eggs, mashed potatoes. Avoid seeds, rice, and anything crunchy that can lodge in the sockets.

Most people manage after two to three days. If you had all four removed, or they were deeply impacted, give yourself the rest of the week. Avoid heavy exercise for several days as it can restart bleeding.

Many dental plans cover a portion, and surgical removal of impacted teeth is sometimes covered partly under medical plans. We verify benefits and give you a written estimate before surgery, with financing available for the balance.