{"id":186,"date":"2018-09-06T22:52:48","date_gmt":"2018-09-06T22:52:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/blog\/?p=186"},"modified":"2025-04-30T13:21:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T13:21:00","slug":"important-tips-know-before-oral-surgery-in-las-colinas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/blog\/important-tips-know-before-oral-surgery-in-las-colinas\/","title":{"rendered":"Important Tips to Know Before Your Oral Surgery in Las Colinas"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Whether it\u2019s for wisdom tooth extractions, dental implants or root canal therapy, oral surgery is a very useful skill for a dentist to have. However, most people aren\u2019t aware of what oral surgery entails when they\u2019re told they need a common procedure done. In the event that you finish a dental exam and the dentist tells you that you need wisdom teeth extracted<\/a> to prevent future damage to your mouth, don\u2019t panic!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, take the time to know the answers to these three questions before your oral surgery in Las Colinas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is the Procedure for Wisdom Tooth Extractions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The overall procedure for wisdom tooth extractions is quite straightforward when wisdom teeth are fully erupted. In a nutshell, extractions start by numbing the area in question and providing any sedation as necessary to make the patient feel comfortable beforehand. If you\u2019re concerned about feeling as comfortable as possible during the surgery, ask the dentist if they offer sedation dentistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once prepped, the dentist will locate the tooth and use a dental elevator to rock the tooth back and forth. Eventually, the tooth will have broken from the periodontal ligament holding it in place, allowing him to remove the tooth with a pair of dental forceps. This is followed by stitching the gums closed and allowing the gum tissue to begin the healing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Dry Socket?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During aftercare, it\u2019s very important that you take the right steps to avoid complications. One of the most common complications that appears after extractions is a condition known as dry socket. Dry socket occurs when the blood clot covering the extraction site is remove prematurely, leading to significant pain and discomfort as well as a longer recovery time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, this condition is often avoidable by following basic instructions from the dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n