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Wilmington DE Oral Surgeon, Louis K. Rafetto, DMD, provides wisdom teeth removal. Wilmington Office Phone Number Wilmington Office Phone Number 302-477-1800
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By the age of eighteen, the average adult has 32 teeth; 16 teeth on the top and 16 teeth on the bottom. The teeth in the front of the mouth (incisors, canine and bicuspid teeth) are ideal for grasping and biting food into smaller pieces.
The back teeth or molar teeth are used to grind food up into a consistency suitable for swallowing. Given the size of the average persons jaw, there is more often then not inadequate space to accommodate all these teeth.
Since wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt into the mouth, they are the ones that suffer the consequences.
Why Should I Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed?
Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt within the mouth. When they align properly and gum tissue is healthy, they do not have to be removed. Unfortunately, this is not common. To discuss having your wisdom teeth removed in the Wilmington, DE area, please feel free to contact us at Wilmington Office Phone Number Wilmington Office Phone Number 302-477-1800“> Wilmington Office Phone Number 302-477-1800 to setup an appointment.Removal of wisdom teeth is advisable when they do not have adequate space to erupt properly into the mouth and have healthy surrounding gum tissue. They may grow sideways, partially emerge from the gum and even remain trapped beneath the gum and bone (impaction). Impacted teeth can take many positions in the bone as they attempt to find a pathway that will allow them to erupt successfully.
Wilmington DE Oral Surgeon, Louis K. Rafetto, DMD, provides Wisdom Tooth Removal when the teeth do not have adequate space to erupt properly. Call or Email Today for an Appointment!
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These poorly positioned impacted teeth can cause many problems. When they are partially erupted, the opening around the tooth allows bacteria to grow and will eventually cause an infection. The result: swelling, stiffness, pain and illness.
The bacteria that grow in these areas may lead to the development of gum disease in other areas of the mouth, and more and more evidence suggests that they are associated with the development of other diseases and conditions of the body.
Many believe that the pressure from the erupting wisdom tooth may move other teeth and disrupt their alignment. The most serious problem occurs when tumors or cysts form around the impacted wisdom tooth, resulting in the destruction of the jawbone and healthy teeth.
Removal of the offending impacted tooth or teeth usually resolves these problems. Early removal is recommended to avoid such future problems and to decrease the surgical risk involved with the procedure. Further, young patients heal faster and more completely.
Early removal is recommended to avoid future problems and young patients heal faster and more completely.
With an oral examination and x-rays of the mouth, Dr. Rafetto can evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth and predict if there may be present or future problems. Studies have shown that early evaluation and treatment result in a superior outcome for the patient.
Patients are generally first evaluated in the mid-teenage years by their dentist, orthodontist or by an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.
All outpatient surgery is performed under appropriate anesthesia to maximize patient comfort. Dr. Rafetto has the training, license and experience to provide various types of anesthesia for patients to select the best alternative.
Removal
The removal of wisdom teeth can be performed with a variety of different anesthetic techniques including under local anesthesia, laughing gas (nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia) and/or intra-venous (I.V.) anesthetic agents. These options as well as the surgical risks will be discussed with you before the procedure is performed.
Our services are provided in an environment of optimum safety that utilizes modern monitoring equipment and staff that are experienced in anesthesia techniques. Once the teeth are removed, you will rest under our supervision in the office until you are ready to be taken home.
Upon discharge, your post-operative kit will include postoperative instructions, a prescription for pain medication, antibiotics and a follow-up appointment in one week for suture removal. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us at Wilmington Office Phone Number Wilmington Office Phone Number 302-477-1800“> Wilmington Office Phone Number 302-477-1800.
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Patient Review by Christina A
I had my wisdom teeth removed by Dr. Rafetto. I had a really great experience with him & his team. I chose to only use nitrous oxide as an anesthetic, which worked very well to calm me during the procedure, yet left me with no side effects afterwards. The procedure was quick, and the team supplied me with everything I needed for post-op care. I had minimal swelling and healed quickly. I would highly recommend choosing Dr. Rafetto to anyone for this procedure!
- Christina A
Patient Review by Kelly V
My wisdom teeth surgery went very smoothly and I thought their post surgery instructions were fantastic! I had very little pain afterwards because they made the instructions very easy to follow : )
- Kelly V
Patient Review by Connor D
Fantastic job, was in and out within 45 mins of 4 teeth removed!
- Connor D
Patient Review by Angela S
I have already recommended 2 people I know who need their wisdom teeth removed! Best experience I've ever had going to a doctor. Love the staff!
- Angela S