WISDOM TOOTH EXTRACTIONS
Wisdom Tooth Extraction Dentist In Chicago
Do you have any loose, painful, or fractured teeth? Maybe a wisdom tooth that is starting to come in?
In spite of your best efforts to avoid tooth extraction, wisdom teeth can cause more problems if they are left in. If your wisdom teeth are bothering you, it might be time to get rid of them.
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At Archer Dental, Dr. Zhadovich has been removing wisdom teeth for many years utilizing the latest techniques and his gentle touch.
Watch this video to learn about how impacted wisdom tooth extraction is done.
Reasons For A Tooth Extraction
Patients of all ages need dental extractions, from time to time. Some of the reasons teeth are pulled include:
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Loss of bone and gum support around the tooth
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Advanced tooth decay
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Severe damage to the tooth
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Stubborn baby teeth (to make room for adult teeth)
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Making room for orthodontic treatment
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Removing unnecessary wisdom teeth
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Lots of patients in the Chicago area are looking for a dentist who offers pain-free treatment. You might have a little discomfort after the extraction while you recover. But Dr. Anton Zhadovich spares no effort in making your procedure a comfortable one.
Local anesthesia will take the pinch out of any dental process. To soothe your anxiety, we'll provide a sedation option that suits your needs. Your tooth will be out before you know it! Our Chicago tooth extraction dentist, Dr. Zhadovich, will then give you instructions for a speedy and complete recovery at home.
Extracting Wisdom Teeth In Chicago
One of the most common tooth extraction procedures here at Archer Dental is for wisdom teeth. Also called 'third molars,' wisdom teeth don't grow into every person's smile. Some people get only their upper third molars while others have only their lower ones come in. These teeth may show up around age 16 or 26, or never at all. Wisdom teeth can pose a variety of problems to your smile. Not only can they easily become impacted, but they are very hard to reach. If you have trouble keeping your wisdom teeth clean, then they are more likely to develop issues like gum disease or cavities.
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Dr. Zhadovich usually recommends removing wisdom teeth as soon as possible. It's much easier to have your third molars extracted all at once. Otherwise, one-by-one they can cause you problems at very inconvenient times.
Is it true that some people have no problems with their wisdom teeth, at all? Yes, but to find out whether or not your molars should be extracted, you need a professional evaluation by a dentist that does wisdom tooth extractions in Archer Heights.
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Treatment For Impacted Wisdom Teeth
What should you do if one of your third molars is already impacted?
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An impacted tooth is one that has grown in a wrong direction while it's still buried under the gums. Impacted teeth usually end up growing towards the roots of neighboring teeth. This is a big problem because wayward wisdom teeth have strong enamel-covered crowns. When these push into the much softer roots of nearby teeth, those roots can become permanently damaged.
Treatment for impacted wisdom teeth involves locating their position on an x-ray. Before Dr. Zhadovich can do any extraction, he will need a clear picture of what's going on in your mouth.
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Next, Dr. Zhadovich will plan an extraction by carefully opening up the bone and gum tissue around the impacted teeth. You won't feel a thing during this procedure, Archer Dental will ensure you feel comfortrable during the tooth extraction procedure.
Wisdom Tooth Extraction Procedure
Before starting a tooth extraction, the dentist will examine your teeth and take an x-ray. After dental examination, we will use anesthesia in order to numb the area where the tooth will be pulled. For patients that experience anxiety during procedures like that, we offer nitrous oxide to make the patient more comfortable.
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If your wisdom teeth have already grown in a normal way, removing them will be pretty straight forward. In this case, you would visit a dentist to have them pulled out using dental tools. Most likely, no surgery would be required. However, if your teeth are impacted, the procedure requires oral surgery. In order to access the actual tooth, the gum tissue covering it will need to be cut open. After numbing the area, a flap will be created in the gum tissue. This allows the dentist or oral surgeon to view the tooth. If muscle or bone is covering it, that will also need to be cut away to provide clear access to the actual tooth. At this point, your dentist may be able to grab the tooth and simply lift it out of the socket. If, however, it does not budge when being wiggled, then the actual tooth will need to be broken into several pieces that can be extracted individually.
Once the tooth has been entirely removed, the area will need to be carefully cleaned. Afterward, the flap of gum tissue can lay flat and be sutured back in place. In order to stop the bleeding, the dentist will place gauze on the area.
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Is Invisalign covered by insurance?There is a high chance that your insurance plan covers some cost of Invisalign. During your consultation we will provide a treatment plan and estimated costs, and we can contact your insurance to see if these costs are approved.
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Can FSA (Flexible Spending Account) cover the cost of Invisalign?Patients with FSA can use their balance to cover the cost of the clear aligner treatment. FSA's are offered by employers and allow patients to accumulate up to $2600 yearly for medical expenses. One tip, is to schedule your Invisalign procedure towards the end of the calendar year and schedule follow up appointments in the new calendar year. This way you will use the two years worth of Flexible Spending Account money.
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Can I use Health Savings Account towards Invisalign treatment?If the insurance plan has a high deductible, the patient may qualify for Health Savings Account. HSA allows patients to deposit up to $3400 per individual or up to $6700 per family, untaxed. It means that this amount will be deducted from the patients taxable amount of money. Patients need to meet certain IRS requirements to be eligible for HSA. Talk to your Invisalign dentist at Archer Dental to find out, whether you will beed to pay your dentist and get reimbursed, or if the provider will pay the dentist directly.
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Where can I find more information on COVID-19 before my dental appointment?For the latest information on COVID-19, please CLICK HERE to visit the CDC website.
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Is there a monthly payment option available for Invisalign treatment?Yes, at Archer Dental we now offer a monthly payment plan for Invisalign. We partnered up with LendingPoint to provide our patients affordable Invisalign payment option. LendingPoint approves loans for Invisalign and other dental treatments for patients with credit scores starting at 580. You can prequalify without credit inquiry on your report to find out amount you are approved for and your APR. You can read here about monthly payment option for Invisalign.
Dental Glossary
Impacted Tooth
A tooth that is not able to break through the gum due to lack of space. Sometimes the tooth can be partially impacted, and peek through the gum but not able to come out completely.
Computer Tomography
A method of medical imaging to generate a 3D image by combining a large series of 2D X-ray images.
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Preventive Dentistry
Preventive dentistry focuses on maintaining oral health in order to prevent the spread tooth decay and infections in the mouth.
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Dentin Hypersensitivity
Dentin hypersensitivity is a pain response to a various stimuli (touch, temperature, pressure). It occurs when dentin is exposed or tooth enamel is worn down.
Decay
Tooth decay is damage to the enamel of the tooth caused by acids from bacteria on the surface of the tooth. Decay can lead to sensitivity, cavity or infections ir left untreated.
Dental Checkup
Dental checkup appointment involves examination of teeth, identifying any signs of infection and removing them and a thorough cleaning of the teeth.
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