Up to 85% of people eventually need their wisdom teeth removed. While there are plenty of myths surrounding the procedure, modern tools and anesthetics make wisdom teeth removal safe, effective, and virtually pain-free. At Marvel Dental, our skilled dentists in Fort Wayne and Huntington, Indiana, have years of experience performing simple and surgical wisdom tooth extractions with precision and care.
If you’re searching for a “dentist near me for wisdom teeth removal”, Marvel Dental proudly serves patients in Jefferson Boulevard (46804), Coldwater Road (46825), and in Huntington (46750) and nearby communitites in Fort Wayne, Huntington, New Haven (46774), Bluffton (46714), Wabash (46992), Roanoke (46783), Markle (46770), Warren (46792), and Lagro (46941).
Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, usually emerge between the ages of 17 and 24. Because they develop later than other permanent teeth, there’s often not enough room in the mouth, which increases the risk of:
Crowding – pushing nearby teeth out of alignment
Impaction – teeth trapped below the gum line
Infections or gum disease near the molars
Tooth decay in partially erupted wisdom teeth
By removing wisdom teeth early, Marvel Dental helps prevent pain, misalignment, and long-term oral health complications.
Not always. The Marvel Dental team carefully evaluates each patient before making a recommendation. Extraction may be advised if you have:
Impacted or partially erupted wisdom teeth
Wisdom teeth growing sideways or crooked
Gum disease near the molars
Jaw pain or swelling at the back of the mouth
Recurrent infections from trapped food or bacteria
Cavities in hard-to-clean wisdom teeth
Bone loss in the upper or lower jaw
Even if you aren’t experiencing symptoms, your dentist may recommend preventive wisdom tooth removal to avoid future problems.
Before surgery, your Marvel Dental provider takes digital X-rays to see the exact position of your wisdom teeth. You’ll also review:
Current medications, vitamins, or supplements
Sedation and anesthesia options (local anesthetic, nitrous oxide, or sedation dentistry for anxious patients)
Recovery guidelines and aftercare instructions
Since anesthesia takes time to wear off, you’ll need to arrange a ride home after your procedure.
Your Marvel Dental provider administers an anesthetic and makes incisions in your gums to expose your wisdom teeth. They use handheld tools to carefully loosen each tooth and then pull them from their sockets.
After removing your wisdom teeth, your provider cleans the empty sockets, places stitches to close the surgical sites, and packs them with gauze to stop the bleeding. Then, they write you a prescription for antibiotics and pain medication and move you to a recovery room until the anesthetic wears off. You will have to have someone drive you home after the procedure.
Call the nearest Marvel Dental office to schedule a wisdom teeth extraction consultation, or book your appointment online today.