Impacted Teeth Extractions

When teeth fail to break through and fully emerge through the gums, we call them “impacted teeth”. You may see part of the tooth or just a bump under the gums where the tooth is supposed to be. A few different things can cause impacted teeth. Often, the emerging teeth take up more space than the jaw can support, so teeth come in tilted, twisted, or not at all. About 75 to 80 of all wisdom teeth are impacted, but sometimes other teeth can become impacted too. If impacted teeth become painful or threaten the health of other teeth, removal may be the best option. Dr. Attia can evaluate your situation and perform impacted teeth extractions in Roswell, GA to help you achieve a healthy smile.

Symptoms of an Impacted Tooth

You may have an impacted tooth if you experience any of the following symptoms:

A swollen, red area on your gums

Sore, tender gums

Jaw swelling and pain

Bad breath

Pain when biting down

A bad taste in your mouth

Difficulty opening your mouth

Other oral health conditions can also cause these same symptoms, so schedule an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible for a correct diagnosis. If an impacted tooth is discovered, schedule an appointment with us at Attia Oral, Facial & Implant Surgery in Roswell, GA.

What to Expect During an Impacted Teeth Extraction

Dr. Attia is a top oral surgeon for tooth extractions in Roswell. He and our entire team will do everything to make you comfortable and perform a precise extraction for any impacted teeth. In addition to any X-rays your dentist sends us, we will perform additional dental imaging, get your detailed medical history, and prepare you for the procedure.

Depending on the severity of the impacted tooth and your comfort level, we can provide different levels of local anesthesia, sedation, or general anesthesia. Dr. Attia will discuss all of these things before scheduling the procedure so that you know what to expect, and you can have a friend or family member there to drive you home and help you with aftercare if necessary.

Dr. Attia and our wonderful team will extract the impacted tooth and disinfect the socket. We will then send you home with instructions on caring for the extraction site so that it heals properly and you can return to normal life as soon as possible.

Impacted Teeth Extractions