Wisdom Teeth Removal
While wisdom tooth removal is a common surgery, it can nonetheless be stressful and overwhelming—but not at Aspire Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Our priority is your health and comfort, and together with 70+ years of collective specialty experience, state-of-the-art technology, and approachable doctors, you’ll be able to relax and focus on what really matters - your health.
DO I NEED TO GET MY WISDOM TEETH REMOVED?
Most wisdom teeth grow in impacted, meaning they don’t fully grow through the gumline. They come in at strange angles, pushing on adjacent teeth and placing uncomfortable stress on your jaw bone and causing problems. Impacted wisdom teeth can lead to intense pain and even infection. Impacted wisdom teeth can also negatively affect other teeth and gums, causing many oral health issues in the long run.
WHAT IF I HAVE DENTAL ANXIETY?
There’s no need to sweat over wisdom teeth surgery in Merrillville, Valparaiso, or Michigan City; all of our doctors are experienced with effective and comfortable sedation techniques to ease your nerves and improve your recovery. You’ll feel completely at ease through the entire process, and most patients have very little memory of what happened.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT WHEN GETTING MY WISDOM TEETH REMOVED?
Your surgeon will first perform a comprehensive exam with X-rays to determine if your wisdom teeth require removal. A personalized treatment plan will be put together and payment options discussed before the procedure to ensure you’re aware of all your anesthesia options, what to expect post-surgery, and costs. We will also inform your general dentist of what has been decided during your consultation.
Once we’re all on the same page, we’ll get your surgery appointment on the books. From there, you can make plans for the big day. You will likely need a family member or friend to drive you to and from the appointment. From start to finish, our expert team will make sure your have a successful procedure, easy recovery, and an amazing experience.
