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
This oral surgeon did an amazing job. To my surprise he removed all 4 of my child's wisdom teeth in 40 mins. or less. The nurses took very good care of my kiddo. Two nurses walked her out the back door. They're very professional, respectful, kind, & very patient. The receptionist at the front desk was really kind & very informative. Thank you so much. I highly recommend this place.
Everyone was very friendly and explained everything.
Excellent in everything
I just wanted to share my experience with Oral Surgery Associates in Albertville. I had my procedure done on July 14th, 2025 which involved the removal of two of my top teeth and I will say that I am on blood thinner which makes things a little complicated. From the beginning of my consultation to the day I had my teeth pulled Nikki that works in the office went above and beyond to help me with anything I needed and helped calm my nerves. During my procedure Dr. Nimmich also went above and beyond to help me and made sure that I took all the precautions that I needed since I was on blood thinner and he made the procedure go easier for me just knowing that he cared about my health and wanted the procedure to go smooth as possible. Also Anna which was one of the assistants was so great in helping me stay calm. I will definitely be using them again for any future Oral Surgery needs. I highly recommend them for any of your Oral Surgery needs. Thank you to all of you for making this procedure easier for me just by showing you care.
Staff was very friendly, and professional.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do all impacted teeth need to be removed?
If the tooth isn’t causing pain, infections, or other dental concerns, it may be fine to monitor the impacted tooth over time. At Oral Surgery Associates Gadsden, we can assess your case and recommend the best course of action. That said, impacted wisdom teeth are often removed to prevent potential future problems, even if they aren’t causing issues right away.
What happens if an impacted tooth isn’t treated?
Untreated impacted teeth can lead to a range of serious dental problems, such as infections, cysts, or damage to the neighboring teeth. They can also cause misalignment, which may interfere with orthodontic treatment. Patients may even experience worsening pain and discomfort. Dr. Dorsett and Dr. Orr can evaluate your situation and provide guidance to help protect your oral health.
Is removing an impacted tooth painful?
Removing an impacted tooth is done under local anesthesia or sedation, so you should not feel pain during the process. While some soreness or swelling is typical during recovery, it’s usually manageable with prescribed or over-the-counter pain relief. Most patients in Gadsden or Albertville, AL find that removing the impacted tooth greatly improves their overall comfort and dental health.
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.