What Is Wisdom Tooth Extraction?
Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are the last teeth to develop, usually emerging during the late teens or early twenties. In many cases, a patient's jaw may not have enough room to accommodate these new teeth. When this happens, wisdom teeth may come in at an angle, become trapped under the gums, or only partially erupt through the tissue, leading to discomfort, swelling, infection, crowding, or damage to the surrounding teeth. Wisdom tooth extraction at Huntsville Oral Surgery & Dental Implants is a preventive or corrective surgical procedure used to remove one or more of these teeth in the event that they start to cause oral health problems. During your consultation, Dr. S. Clint Hudson will carefully evaluate the position of each wisdom tooth and devise a surgical extraction plan tailored to fit your needs. Whether your goal is to relieve pain or prevent future dental health issues, contact our providers in Huntsville, AL to learn more about the process of wisdom tooth removal.
How Does Wisdom Tooth Extraction Work?
Wisdom tooth extraction is typically performed in our office using local anesthesia, though we're happy to discuss other anesthesia or sedation options based on your needs. If the tooth has fully erupted, Dr. Hudson may perform a simple extraction, which involves gently loosening the tooth and removing it. For impacted or partially erupted teeth, he'll use a surgical approach, going through the gums to free the tooth. In some cases, he may section the wisdom tooth into smaller pieces to minimize damage to the surrounding area. After removing the tooth (or teeth), Dr. Hudson will clean and suture the site before placing gauze to control bleeding.
Before you leave our office, we'll provide instructions to help manage pain and ensure a smoother healing process. You'll need to avoid straws, tobacco, or foods that could disrupt healing during the first few days of recovery after wisdom tooth extraction. A soft diet is recommended in the first few days, including foods like yogurt, smoothies, and soup. As healing progresses, you can gradually return to a normal diet.
What Are the Benefits of Wisdom Tooth Extraction?
Removing problematic wisdom teeth can protect surrounding teeth, reduce the risk of infection, and help maintain long-term oral health. With early removal, you can avoid more complex surgical procedures in the future and support a faster, more predictable recovery. The benefits of wisdom tooth extraction at our Huntsville, AL office include:
- Relieves pressure, pain, and swelling caused by impacted or misaligned third molars
- Reduces the risk of infection, decay, or gum disease near the wisdom tooth area
- Prevents crowding or shifting of neighboring teeth
- Eliminates the need for more complex surgical care in the future
- Supports a smoother orthodontic or restorative treatment plan
- Promotes long-term oral health and comfort
Wisdom Tooth Extractions Reviews
Dr. Hudson to the rescue again! After expertly completing emergency extractions on a relative, Dr. Hudson again made time to help us out again in a bind. He is kind, caring, communicative, and an expert at what he does! Forever grateful!
Dr. Hudson is the absolute BEST!! My 13yr old had all 4 wisdom teeth and 2other teeth surgically removed and he made him feel so at ease. I would definitely recommend!!!!!!!
Highly professional team I had my wisdom teeth removed and had complications after the fact. Called the emergency line and was seen by Dr Hudson within 20 minutes to help solve the issue. They then proceeded to call me the next morning to check in after the emergency call.
Got my wisdom teeth removed from here and everything went really good! Very nice and friendly staff who always make sure you’re doing well and comfortable! My procedure took less than an hour and I was able to go home and rest. I went under general anesthesia and had no problems. Definitely recommend for any wisdom teeth removals or dental work!
I recently had my wisdom teeth removed from here. Everyone was very caring and helpful! I definitely recommend for wisdom teeth removals and I'm sure if they're good at that, they're good at everything else as well. In my pre-op appointment/consultation, everything was fully explained to me so there were no surprises. Definitely recommend to all of my friends looking for oral surgery needs.
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Wisdom teeth can cause problems even before symptoms appear. If you are unsure whether yours need to be removed or you have already been told it's time, our team is here to help you plan the next step with clarity and care. Dr. Hudson and our team at Huntsville Oral Surgery & Dental Implants provide surgical and preventive wisdom tooth extractions with a focus on patient comfort, safety, and predictable recovery. Reach out to our office in Huntsville, AL today to schedule your consultation.