Wisdom Teeth Removal

Our dentist can help you deal with the frustration and uncertainty surrounding whether wisdom teeth extraction is necessary for your child.

While wisdom teeth can be a valuable asset to your mouth when they are healthy and properly positioned, problems may develop that require their removal.

Our Grand Rapids dentist will work with you to determine the best course of action for your specific situation.

Wisdom teeth are the last molars — also called third molars — which develop on each side of your jaw. These teeth usually emerge in the back of your mouth between the ages of 16-20. When the jaw isn’t large enough to accommodate your wisdom teeth, they can become impacted (unable to come in or misaligned). Wisdom teeth may grow sideways, emerge only partway through the gum or remain trapped beneath the gum and bone.

wisdom tooth extraction is a relatively routine procedure. Our Grand Rapids family dentist will numb the area in your mouth with local anesthesia or sedation so you are asleep during the procedure. After your tooth (or teeth) is removed, you may be asked to bite down softly on a piece of gauze for 30 to 45 minutes after you leave the office to limit any bleeding that may occur. Patients may experience some pain and swelling which will normally subside after a few days.

Dr. Ritzema DDS at Complete Health Dentistry strives to help patients achieve good oral and overall health through comprehensive dental treatments. To learn more about wisdom tooth removal treatments, call our dentist in Grand Rapids at (616) 458-7267.