What Are Impacted Teeth?
Teeth typically emerge during childhood, but in some cases, they become impacted — unable to fully erupt from the gums and stuck in the jaw. This can lead to a range of issues, including pain, swelling, and even infections. Impacted teeth can occur for several reasons, such as overcrowding or misalignment, and if left untreated, can cause more serious oral health problems. If you're dealing with pain or other signs of impacted teeth, it's important to seek treatment early. At Oral Surgery Associates Gadsden, we specialize in diagnosing and treating impacted teeth for patients in Gadsden and Albertville, AL. Dr. Cecil Dorsett and Dr. Frank E. Orr are experienced in performing safe and effective treatments to relieve discomfort and prevent further complications. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and get the care you need.
How Do You Perform Impacted Teeth Removal Surgery?
The procedure begins with a thorough consultation at our offices in Gadsden or Albertville, AL, where we'll take detailed images of your teeth and jaw using advanced 3D dental imaging technology. This comprehensive approach allows Dr. Dorsett and Dr. Orr to precisely plan your surgery for your unique needs. Impacted teeth removal surgery is generally done with local anesthesia along with nitrous oxide or general anesthesia to keep you comfortable and relaxed. Once you're ready, your surgeon will make an incision in the gum tissue to access the impacted tooth. If necessary, they will gently extract any surrounding bone to provide better access to the impacted tooth. The tooth may be divided into smaller pieces for easier extraction. After the tooth is removed, the incision will be closed with stitches, and a gauze pad will be placed to control bleeding.
What Are the Benefits of Extracting Impacted Teeth?
Impacted teeth removal surgery provides significant relief by addressing pain, preventing complications, and improving long-term oral health. This procedure restores proper dental function and helps prevent future issues, offering a wide range of benefits, including:
- Relieves pain and discomfort caused by impacted teeth
- Prevents further oral health complications, such as infections or misalignment
- Reduces the risk of damage to adjacent teeth and surrounding tissue
- Helps restore proper function and alignment of teeth
- Minimizes the potential for cysts or tumors that may form around impacted teeth
Oral Surgery Associates Gadsden Reviews
I really don't remember much about my visit. They gave me Triazolam to take 1 hr before so therefore, I don't remember. They did take very good care of me during procedure. I remember it hurting a little and someone patting me on my shoulder saying, we're almost finished it's ok. I haven't had any problems just waiting for swelling to go away & still sore.
Great office with fantastic staff! I went here as an emergency for a severe tongue wound. I had fell, and when I fell I bit down THROUGH my tongue with my eye tooth on left side. Dr. Dorsett & staff took imaging to ensure there was no internal damage, and he checked for infection. Everything was 5 stars from the initial call to make the appointment (which was only days before) to check out. Definitely 👍🏼 recommend this office & staff for any/all oral surgery needs!!
Very thorough and explained everything. Great.
Was impressed the doctors demeanor and skillDid a great job on surgeryThe nurses and staff were attentive and really wanted to make my wife feel they were there for her and knew how to move her effective and take care of her needsEveryone at hospital had a good attitude on meeting need of personRecommend highly
Dr Dorsett and his staff are professional and friendly. I had a minor surgical procedure done in the office and was pleased with how well I was treated. I highly recommend Oral Surgery Associates.
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Relieve Discomfort from Impacted Teeth
If you're dealing with the discomfort or complications caused by impacted canines or wisdom teeth, Oral Surgery Associates Gadsden is here to help. Our experienced team, led by Dr. Dorsett and Dr. Orr, offers effective treatment options tailored to your needs. Don't wait for problems to get worse — contact us today to schedule a consultation in Gadsden or Albertville, AL, and take the first step toward relief and long-term oral health.