Wisdom teeth are typically removed through a minor surgical procedure performed under local anesthesia, sedation, or general anesthesia, depending on the complexity of the case and the patient's comfort level. Dr. Henderson begins wisdom tooth removal by making a small incision in the gum to access the tooth, and if the tooth is impacted or partially erupted, a portion of bone may be removed. In some cases, the tooth is sectioned into smaller pieces to allow for easier removal. After the tooth is extracted, the area is cleaned, sutured if needed, and gauze is placed to control bleeding. Most procedures take 45 – 90 minutes, and patients are given detailed aftercare instructions to ensure proper healing.
What Are Wisdom Teeth?
Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the last set of teeth to emerge — typically in the late teens or early twenties — and are located at the back of the mouth. At Georgetown Oral and Facial Surgery, Dr. Robert Henderson provides evaluation and removal of wisdom teeth. These teeth often need to be removed because there isn’t enough space in the jaw for them to erupt properly, leading to problems like impaction, crowding, pain, infection, or damage to neighboring teeth. To learn more about wisdom teeth and see if you need wisdom tooth removal, schedule a consultation at our Georgetown, KY office.
How Are Wisdom Teeth Removed?
What Are the Benefits of Wisdom Tooth Removal?
Wisdom tooth removal can prevent future dental complications and protect overall oral health by addressing overcrowding, impaction, and infection risks early. Benefits include:
- Relief from pain and swelling
- Prevention of tooth crowding and misalignment
- Reduced risk of infection or abscess
- Avoidance of cysts or jaw damage
- Protection of nearby teeth from damage
- Easier oral hygiene and cleaning
- Improved long-term dental health
- Fewer orthodontic complications later on
Wisdom Tooth Extractions Reviews
The surgeon and staff were wonderful. My teeth extractions were done with extreme care. I highly recommend them. Thank you Georgetown Oral & Facial Surgery.
Second UPDATE:Day Three,, My mout6h woke me up just around 1 am,, It was throbbing. I guess my medicine had all run out . so I to my Motrin and my Gabapenton and held an ice pack against my face until the pain stopped, about an hour, hour and a half.Then it felt better and I was able to go back to sleep.I ate 2 tuna fish sandwhiches today and it went pretty good. The problem was afterwords when I had to take my bottom teeth out and rinse them and my mouth out. All in all, everything has been going great, looking forward to the end of the first week.UPDATE:Two days after surgery, 16 teeth removed and dentures put in, still healing. No swealing, no real painful points, I use my ice pack every morning and between that and my coffee I'm if feels really good. Dr. Henderson must have been really gentle with me, but of course I think my teeth were about ready to fall out..I went on a Thursday morning. To start with I am scared to death of dentists. I was in the U.S. Navy submarine service for 20 years and you can not go to sea on a submarine with your wisdom teeth at all, period. I would have felt better dead than letting him take out my wisdom teeth, it was that bad... I made sure to do the best job taking care of them while I was in. Upon my discharge physical I had to have more work done. From those 2 experiences I developed a fear, a huge fear. I retired in 1999 and never went to a dentist again until last year to start the change over to dentures.Yesterday I went to Dr. Henderson at 10 am. He was swamped. She cam and got me and took me back to my room. She started laughing gas on me to calm me down. We talked before he came in and when he did it was brief, very brief. Everyone there knew I was terrified and they treated me accordingly, quick... From the time he came into the room to the time I was asleep it was less than a minute. He put that IV in my are and hit me with that shot and I was out!! I don't even remember saying "Hi" to him, or anything. He was fast, and I was very thankful.The next thing I know I was waking up with a mouth full of gauze and getting into a wheel chair, and trying to talk... She wheeled me out to the car and helped me in, I couldn't believe it, we were headed home and it wasn't even eleven yet... I did everything, well most everything they told me to and today, Friday, I have no swelling or soreness beyond what a Motrin couldn't take care of. He pulled 16 teeth, some just roots, and it doesn't even feel like he was in my mouth.. seriously...I go back in a week for exam and re-fitting me dentures, I'll be sure to update this then. I was sorry to see I could only give 5 stars, him and his staff deserve all 5, they were all doin their best to get me through this entire situation, and they did. I was making payments to the office for a couple of moths before my appointment, my last payment was to be Wednrsday. Instead I came in and told her I wanted to pay the last balance when The other girl turned real quick as announced I owed nothing. I was confuessed, she said she called my insurance company on Tuesday and some how they got it worked out that it was all paid.. That was so awesome and I was so greatful to her for getting it done.At Hendersaon dental everyone treats you with respect and with caring. It may say "Henderson" on the sign but only because he is the one who assembled the best team possible, and her did a wonderful job doing it. Thank You Henderson dental staff, you were wounderful !! Hopefully I'll be back one more time..Thank You ALL again.
I was very pleased with the way my visit went. I was very nervous and your staff all made me feel very comfortable. The extractions for very quick and successful. I have very little pain afterwards. I would recommend you to anyone. Thank you for your service
This time I went in for a tooth extraction. No fun. Dr. Henderson had it out in no time and it feels way better today! No meds! I say Dr. Henderson is the best! He is very humble and insists that tooth came out easy because of luck. Because he’s done so much great work for me I trust him immensely. My fear factor when I go into his office is non- existent.
Recently had my wisdom teeth removed in which Dr. Henderson and his great staff provided excellent patient care. The postoperative paperwork they provide to ensure a speedy recovery answered any question I could think of. Highly recommend.
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Prevent Future Dental Problems
If you're experiencing jaw pain, swelling, or have been advised to remove your wisdom teeth, timely care can prevent serious dental complications. At Georgetown Oral and Facial Surgery, Dr. Robert Henderson offers safe and precise wisdom tooth removal using advanced techniques to ensure your comfort and a smooth recovery. Our experienced team provides thorough evaluations and personalized treatment plans designed to protect your long-term oral health. Schedule your wisdom tooth consultation in Georgetown, KY today and take the first step toward lasting relief.
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