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Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Wisdom Teeth Removal Surgery in Cary, NC
Wisdom teeth are usually the last teeth to come into your mouth, and, unfortunately, they usually don’t fit. When this happens, you need wisdom teeth extraction surgery
to handle the problem and ensure you have a healthy mouth. Cusumano Oral Surgery & Implant Center
is happy to offer professional wisdom teeth extraction in Cary, NC, for anyone who needs it.
What You Need to Know About the Procedure
Wisdom teeth extraction isn’t a major surgery by any means, but you will need to prepare for it and know what you’re going in for.
Before the Surgery
If you’re scheduled for general anesthesia, you want to avoid eating or drinking for eight hours before the surgery. You’ll also want to handle any finances with our office beforehand because you’ll probably be groggy afterward. Schedule a ride home for the same reason.
During the Surgery
Once you’re fully sedated, our dentist will remove your wisdom teeth. This usually involves cutting into the gum tissue around the tooth and separating the roots of the tooth from the jaw bone. If the tooth is too big to easily come out, they may cut the tooth into smaller pieces before extraction.
After the Surgery
Because you’ll be groggy and sleepy after the surgery, make sure you have a ride home. You’ll probably feel pain and swelling once the anesthesia wears off, so you can use painkillers and ice to help. We’ll provide gauze pads that you’ll need to change every hour or so as well.
The day after the surgery, you should rinse your mouth with saltwater each day. As for your diet, do not eat for a few hours after the surgery. After that, stick with liquids and soft foods for the first few days. Do not suck on anything or use a straw for a few days to prevent dry sockets.
Why You Can Trust Us
Cusumano Oral Surgery & Implant Center has been around for over 15 years, and we’re dedicated to quality. With the safest practices and state-of-the-art equipment, you can trust us to help.
Contact us at (919) 661-1995.