828 NE A St, Grants Pass, OR 97526
Comfortable and Confident Wisdom Teeth Care
Wisdom teeth do not always come in the way they should. They can grow at an angle, become trapped beneath the gumline, or crowd the surrounding teeth, leading to pain, swelling, or an increased risk of infection. At A Street Dental in Grants Pass, our team evaluates and treats wisdom teeth in-house, from the first X-ray through the extraction itself and your follow-up care. We welcome patients from throughout Southern Oregon, including Josephine County, Myrtle Creek, Canyonville, Selma, and communities along the coast, who are looking for a straightforward, judgement-free extraction experience without being sent to an outside specialist.
Because wisdom tooth extractions are among the more surgical procedures in general dentistry, many offices refer these cases out. Dr. Anderson has built a reputation locally for handling this kind of care directly, which means patients throughout the region can complete treatment with a team they already know, rather than starting over with an unfamiliar oral surgeon.
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Why Wisdom Teeth Sometimes Need to Come Out
Not every patient needs their wisdom teeth removed, but several common issues make extraction the better long-term choice:
- Impaction: When a wisdom tooth is trapped under the gum or bone, it can lead to pain, infection, or damage to nearby teeth.
- Crowding: Wisdom teeth often do not have enough room to fully erupt, pushing against neighboring teeth and affecting alignment.
- Decay or Gum Disease: Wisdom teeth sit far back in the mouth, making them harder to clean and more prone to cavities and infection.
- Cysts or Other Complications: In some cases, an impacted wisdom tooth can lead to a cyst that affects the jawbone or surrounding teeth if left untreated.
Removing Erupted and Impacted Wisdom Teeth
Not all wisdom teeth cause problems in the same way. An erupted wisdom tooth has broken through the gum and can often be removed like any other tooth. An impacted wisdom tooth is still trapped under the gum or bone, sometimes at an angle, and requires a small surgical procedure to access and remove safely. At A Street Dental, we're equipped to handle both, so whether your case is straightforward or more involved, treatment happens in the same office with the same team.
Recovering from Wisdom Teeth Removal
Recovery after wisdom teeth removal tends to take a bit longer than a routine extraction, especially if the teeth were impacted. Here's what helps most patients heal comfortably:
- Plan to rest for the first 24 hours, and take it easy for a few days afterward.
- Stick to soft foods and cool liquids at first, gradually reintroducing solid foods as you heal.
- Avoid using a straw, smoking, or spitting forcefully, since these can dislodge the healing blood clot.
- Use an ice pack on your jaw during the first day or two to help manage swelling.
- Gently rinse with warm salt water starting the day after your procedure to keep the area clean.
- Contact us if you notice worsening pain, a bad taste, or a fever a few days in, since these can be signs of a dry socket or infection.
Get Relief from Wisdom Tooth Pain
Whether you're in pain right now or were just told by another dentist that extraction is likely in your future, our team at A Street Dental will walk you through your options honestly, with no pressure and no runaround.
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