Oct
At Pearlmax Oral Surgery of San Diego, California, Dr. German Trujillo and his team regularly hear from patients who need oral surgery procedures such as wisdom tooth extraction and removal. Whether a tooth is infected, decayed, or impacted, our team can assist and help determine if extraction is necessary. Below are some questions regarding wisdom tooth removal that are often heard in our office.
Oral surgery practices such as Pearlmax Oral Surgery in San Diego, California, can assist with the removal of impacted or problematic wisdom teeth. Our provider is a skilled and experienced oral surgeon who provides various services, including the extraction of wisdom teeth and other teeth that might be causing overcrowding or are severely decayed or infected.
There are a few reasons why wisdom tooth removal may be necessary. One common reason is when wisdom teeth become impacted, meaning they do not have enough space in the mouth to fully emerge or grow in properly. This might lead to pain, infection, and even damage to other teeth. In some cases, wisdom teeth may also cause overcrowding in the mouth, leading to the misalignment of the other teeth. Another reason for extraction could be severe decay or infection in the wisdom teeth that cannot be treated with other dental procedures such as root canal surgery–or surgery that has been performed in the past and has been unsuccessful.
Many patients are concerned about the possible pain associated with wisdom tooth removal. While some discomfort can be expected after the procedure, our team at Pearlmax Oral Surgery takes steps to ensure patients are comfortable from start to finish–even before they are seated in the dentist’s chair. Some patients will benefit not only from local anesthetics but from sedation methods as well, such as nitrous oxide sedation, oral conscious sedation, or IV sedation. Dr. German Trujillo can help in determining the type of sedation and anesthetics right for your unique needs to ease the anxiety and nervousness you may be experiencing.
Dr. German Trujillo and his team at Pearlmax Oral Surgery routinely assist dentists and patients in and around San Diego, California, with oral surgery services. If you have been advised that you might need removal of impacted, decayed, or infected teeth, call our office to request an initial consultation appointment to learn more about what needs to be done to bring your smile back to health. Call (858) 434-7554 and request an appointment at our office, conveniently located at Suite 220 at 4520 Executive Drive. We are open to new and established patients at our office and are ready to help you with your oral health needs and concerns.