Wisdom Teeth Extractions

Family & General Dentistry & Orthodontics located in Bellevue, WA

Wisdom Teeth Extractions Services Offered in Bellevue, WA

Removing your wisdom teeth might seem inconvenient, but the short procedure can help you avoid tooth decay, gum disease, jaw pain, and more. At Newport Dental in Bellevue, Washington, general and family dentists Sarah Park, DDS, David Rubinov, DDS, and the team of experienced dental providers perform wisdom teeth extractions to treat or help you avoid future complications. For more information about the wisdom teeth removal procedure, call the office or book an appointment online today.

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Wisdom Teeth Extractions Q&A

What are wisdom teeth?

Your wisdom teeth are the four farthest back molars in your mouth — you have one on each side of your upper arch and one on each side of your lower arch. Unlike your other teeth and molars, they usually emerge during late adolescence after all of your other adult teeth are present. However, because of overcrowding, they often become impacted. Impacted teeth are teeth that either can’t emerge fully above the gumline or at all.

If you have impacted wisdom teeth, they might grow at an angle and place pressure on other nearby teeth. They can damage other teeth, form cysts, or contribute to gum disease and tooth decay. Your provider might recommend booking wisdom teeth removal to avoid complications like these. Even if your wisdom teeth aren’t impacted, your provider might still recommend removal as a precaution against future problems.

How does wisdom teeth removal work?

In most cases, the team at Newport Dental performs wisdom teeth removal using local anesthesia to keep the area numb. For highly complex wisdom teeth removal, they might offer general anesthesia instead.

During the procedure, your provider makes an incision in your gums for access to the tooth. They remove the connective tissue connecting the tooth to your jawbone before gently pulling the tooth from its place. In some cases, they may need to cut the tooth into sections and remove them one at a time or even remove some of the bone around the tooth.

Once the wisdom tooth is out, your provider cleans and sanitizes the area before closing the incision in your gums with stitches. They place gauze over the site to control bleeding and repeat the process for each of your wisdom teeth.

What should I expect after wisdom teeth removal?

Wisdom teeth removal doesn’t take very long in the office, but recovery can take up to a week. During this time, you’ll need to follow your provider’s instructions closely for safe healing. They may tell you to:

Avoid smoking and tobacco use
Avoid alcohol
Eat only soft foods
Drink lots of water
Limit your activity
Replace the gauze
Use an ice pack to control swelling
Take medications for the pain and swelling

The team may use dissolvable stitches, so you won’t need a follow-up appointment to remove them. If you need to book a second appointment to remove stitches that don’t dissolve, the team will tell you before your appointment.

If you or your child’s wisdom teeth are causing problems as they develop, call Newport Dental or book an appointment online today.

Testimonials

“I had an excellent experience as a new patient at this clinic. From the moment I arrived, the staff was incredibly welcoming and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. I appreciated that there was minimal waiting time, and once I was in the exam room, the assistant was both caring and gentle, particularly during the x-rays. The doctor took the time to listen attentively to all of my concerns and was very understanding throughout the appointment. I would highly recommend this clinic to anyone seeking quality care.”
Izabella K

“I got all 4 my wisdom teeth removal here and some were growing in sideways and it’s been a few days and I feel so much better already and had a good recovery.
Also, I had to transfer my prescriptions to a different pharmacy after the dentist office was closed and the emergency line was so helpful and they got the prescription transferred quickly and I was able to pick up my medicine same day.
Thank you so much to Dr. Sarah Park, the dental assistant and front desk Sydney🌸💖”
Melody F

“I found Newport Dental through my insurance and scheduled a teeth cleaning. I hadn’t got my teeth cleaned in years and was overdue, I also have very sensitive teeth and gums so I don’t love going to the dentist, but Newport was great! The people who worked on my teeth were nice, friendly, and very careful and gentle on my teeth, which I greatly appreciated! I will be going back!”
Cassidy C

“Every doctor I have had at Newport has been well equipped to take care and inform me of my options for each visit. The administrative staff are always welcoming and ready to help with any adjustments I need to scheduling. The best!”
Sas S

“I went in for an annual cleaning and it was very quick and easy! Was able to do my paperwork online so I came in right on time without any extra hassle. The dentists were very nice and accommodating, making sure I was comfortable and my questions were addressed. Dr. Park was the official dentist that cleaned my teeth and she was great! She knew what she was doing and she did it with ease and speed. I think the whole appointment took no more than 30 min. Would recommend for an annual cleaning!”
Emilia S

“Wowed by the staff! Every SINGLE time!
Dental appointments are tough as is, and the staff understands that. Going in for my wisdom teeth removal for the first time, the team guided me through the process, patiently answered all my questions, and made me feel at home.
First return to the office checking in, the front desk already remembers my name. That put a smile on my face (or as much as I could smile during my wisdom teeth recovery).
And of course I overslept an early cavities appointment during my busy week, where I received follow-up phone calls to reschedule. When I actually went in, they offered to clean my Spark aligners during the procedure--simply above and beyond on both points.
Thank you Newport Dental team for your exceptional hospitality and care! Saying goodbye to this nice find as I move to a different state, hoping I can find there a provider that remotely parallels Newport Dental's service.”
Zoe T

“I came to Newport Dental after reading all of the positive reviews! My dentist (Emmy Park) and hygienists were very friendly and gentle with my cleaning! I highly recommend Newport Dental!”
Wendy L

“My daughter had a great experience at this office. She has a major fear of the dentist and they made her feel loved, welcomed, and not judged. Highly recommend!””
Adrienne R

“Since I was 15 I've always hated going to the dentist, I had a seizure due to the propofol after getting my wisdom teeth pulled, however they are very nice and set me at ease. I come here for my yearly cleaning, had a tooth pulled and I'm geting an implant done as well.”
Stephanie

“First visit and they were all very kind and kept checking in which I personally liked since it's been so long I was kind of nervous. Lots of work to be done but they all seem to be very kind and and care for their patients.”
Crystal H