Gentle Oral Surgery & Wisdom Teeth Removal

When It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Your Wisdom Teeth

Few people look forward to surgery, and although it might feel overwhelming at first, we’d love to be the gentle guide that helps demystify what that entails and what you have to look forward to.

Your wisdom teeth, often referred to as third molars, can start to cause trouble as early as your mid-teens. When there’s nowhere for them to go, or they don’t develop and emerge properly, it can silently impact the alignment of your bite and the rest of your oral health.

Planning Ahead For A Healthy Smile

We use advanced digital imaging to see beneath the surface and get a clear view of how your wisdom teeth are positioned and how their roots have developed. This allows us to plan ahead, give you precise and effective care, and minimize the surgical procedure itself to shorten your healing time.

• Protecting Your Alignment: When your wisdom teeth are trapped or impacted, the pressure can push and crowd the rest of your teeth, potentially undoing years of orthodontic work or even causing some in the future. Removing them safeguards your beautiful, existing smile, without the surprises.
• Preventing Pain and Infection: When wisdom teeth only partially emerge, they create a spot that’s nearly impossible for you to clean. This means they’re highly prone to painful infections and cavities that can easily spread, threatening the health of your surrounding teeth and your overall oral health.
• Safeguarding Your Jawbone Health: With your wisdom teeth removed and the chance of infection eliminated, you’re allowing your jaw to heal fully and maintain a stable foundation for the rest of your smile.

Your Comfort & Peace Of Mind

We provide your surgical care right here in our office, surrounded by the professionals you know and trust, and an environment close to home. We’re always ready to help, and if you’re still feeling unsure or anxious, we can help with that, too.

Our Sedation Options for a Gentle Experience

We offer oral conscious sedation to help you feel relaxed and ready for your procedure. You simply take it a few moments before your wisdom teeth removal procedure starts, and you will drift into a deeply relaxed and dream-like state. Most of our patients have very little or no memory of the procedure itself, so you’ll feel like you traded mere moments for a lifetime of peace of mind.

Because of the strong relaxing effects, you must have a trusted family member or friend drive you safely to and from our Burleson office. The medication wears off gradually, and you will need to take it easy for a few hours to get the rest you need.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the procedure painful?
The short answer is no. We prioritize your comfort, numbing the area thoroughly with local anesthesia. You’ll feel nothing more than a slight pressure!

How long is recovery?
Recovery is different for everyone, but most patients feel comfortable resuming their normal activities after about one week. You will have some swelling around the area while it heals, and with a cold compress and your usual over-the-counter pain medication, it’ll be nothing more than a slight hindrance.

Are there risks?
All surgical procedures have minimal risks, but these are rare. Our experienced team takes every precaution, plan your procedure with expert care, and give you a complete walk-through of what your aftercare steps involve. You’ll leave our office feeling well-prepared for the healing days ahead.

Ready to Discuss Your Oral Surgery Needs?

If you are experiencing pain, discomfort, or your recent visit to our office showed signs of wisdom teeth problems down the road, don’t put off getting the care you need. We invite you to experience the Legacy Dental difference: expert care delivered with heartfelt attention.

Give us a call today to schedule your consultation and discuss your options.
Call us at 817-447-6040 to find your peace of mind.