What Is Wisdom Tooth Extraction?
Wisdom teeth, the third and last set of molars, typically emerge in the late teenage years. Located at the back of both dental arches, wisdom teeth often lack enough space to fully develop. This can make them difficult to keep clean, leading to a higher risk of infection or decay. In many cases, wisdom teeth can become impacted, misaligned, or fail to emerge properly, causing various dental issues. Dr. Cathleen Coyne specializes in wisdom teeth removal for patients in Franklin, TN, helping improve oral health and prevent misalignment or decay. If you or a family member are experiencing discomfort or complications from impacted wisdom teeth, schedule a consultation at Coyne Oral Surgery to explore your treatment options.
How Are Wisdom Teeth Extractions Performed?
Wisdom tooth extractions at Coyne Oral Surgery are typically performed under mild anesthesia, with sedation options available for added comfort if needed. In many cases, Dr. Coyne will need to remove the impacted teeth, which may require an incision in the gums and sometimes splitting the tooth for easier removal. Depending on your needs, all wisdom teeth can often be extracted in one session. Sutures are used to help with healing, and our team will provide aftercare instructions to guide your recovery.
Recovery from wisdom tooth extraction typically takes a few days. Most discomfort will ease within 2 – 3 days, though mild pain may last up to a week. You'll be able to eat soft foods shortly after the procedure, but it may take up to a week before you can return to eating normally. Following Dr. Coyne's aftercare guidelines will help speed up your recovery and reduce complications.
What Are the Benefits of Wisdom Tooth Extraction?
Wisdom tooth extraction offers several key benefits, especially if your wisdom teeth are causing discomfort or other dental issues. These benefits include:
- Prevention of pain caused by impacted or misaligned wisdom teeth
- Reduction of risk of infection by eliminating hard-to-clean teeth
- Protection of surrounding teeth from potential damage or misalignment
- Avoidance of future complications like decay, cysts, or jaw issues
Wisdom Tooth Extractions Reviews
Dr. Coyne is a highly skilled oral surgeon. The entire process, from consultation to recovery, was efficient and professional. She took the time to explain the procedure and answered all my questions. The surgery went smoothly, and I experienced minimal discomfort during recovery. I would recommend Dr. Coyne to anyone needing wisdom teeth removal.
Cannot rate Coyn high enough. My wife had her wisdom teeth done here and from start to finish our experience was so warm and welcoming. My wife was very anxious and nervous about this procedure, but the entire staff noticed and aided her in all ways. I recommend this center to anyone and everyone! 10/10.
I had an excellent experience with Dr. Coyne & her team for my 4 wisdom teeth, anesthesia-led, extraction. From surgery prep to leaving the building, the entire team was very professional, kind, & reassuring. Day 2 into my recovery & I’m nearly pain free! Would highly recommend Dr. Coyne to any & all who are needing Oral surgery.
I had a tooth extraction done yesterday at Coyne Oral surgery, of course I was very apprehensive about having this done. I have a very small mouth, so I'm glad I chose to have IV sedation. Everything went very smoothly, I had a little pain yesterday after I got home, but today I'm absolutely fine! Highly recommend Dr. Coyne!
I had the best experience at Coyne. I needed to get my wisdom teeth removed, but was severely anxious regarding the procedure. Marlena was the absolute best resource and spent extra time with me, answering my many (and sometimes irrational) questions and easing my worries. They did everything possible to ensure I had a smooth and painless experience. They even called to check up on me in the first few days after my procedure. I could not more highly recommend an oral surgery practice!!!
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Regain Your Comfort with Wisdom Tooth Extraction
Wisdom teeth removal is an important procedure for preventing complications that can arise when these teeth don't emerge properly. Dr. Coyne and our team are pleased to provide wisdom tooth removal surgery for Franklin, TN patients to protect their smiles from pain, infection, and misalignment. If you're experiencing issues with your wisdom teeth, don't wait to seek care. Schedule a consultation at Coyne Oral Surgery today and take the first step toward better oral health.