Wisdom teeth extraction is one of the most commonly practiced dental procedures. The entire process is usually performed while the patient is under some kind of anesthetic.
1. Once anesthesia is administered (usually nitrous oxide or IV sedation), your dentist will also apply a local numbing agent around the wisdom teeth to be removed.
2. Gumline tissue must be removed in order to access your wisdom teeth (this may require an incision if your wisdom teeth are found to be impacted through a 2D x-ray).
3. Your dentist will drill through the surface layer of bone to uncover your wisdom teeth if they are impacted. Otherwise, the wisdom teeth will be carefully separated from their surrounding connective tissue.
4.To make sure your wisdom teeth do not break before removal, your dentist may cut each tooth into sections.
5. Once each section is removed, the open socket will be stitched closed and you will be brought out of sedation for recovery.