Relief. Comfort. Peace of Mind.
Wisdom teeth, also called third molars, often cause pain, crowding, or infection when they don’t come in properly. At Cottonful Dental, we provide safe, gentle wisdom teeth extractions so you can protect your oral health and feel comfortable again.
Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Why Remove Wisdom Teeth?
Why Remove Wisdom Teeth?
Not everyone needs their wisdom teeth removed, but extraction is often recommended when they cause:
Not everyone needs their wisdom teeth removed, but extraction is often recommended when they cause:
Pain, swelling, or jaw stiffness
Pain, swelling, or jaw stiffness
Crowding or shifting of other teeth
Crowding or shifting of other teeth
Infection or gum inflammation
Infection or gum inflammation
Impacted (stuck) teeth beneath the gums
Impacted (stuck) teeth beneath the gums
Cavities or cysts around the wisdom teeth
Cavities or cysts around the wisdom teeth
By removing problematic wisdom teeth early, you can prevent long-term damage and discomfort.
By removing problematic wisdom teeth early, you can prevent long-term damage and discomfort.
After Wisdom Teeth Extraction
After Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Recovery & Aftercare Tips
Recovery & Aftercare Tips
Rest and limit activity for the first 24 hours
Rest and limit activity for the first 24 hours
Use cold compresses to reduce swelling
Use cold compresses to reduce swelling
Stick to soft foods like yogurt, soup, or smoothies
Stick to soft foods like yogurt, soup, or smoothies
Avoid straws, smoking, and vigorous rinsing to prevent dry socket
Avoid straws, smoking, and vigorous rinsing to prevent dry socket
Take prescribed medications as directed
Take prescribed medications as directed
Most patients recover in 5–7 days, with full healing in a couple of weeks.
Most patients recover in 5–7 days, with full healing in a couple of weeks.
Step-by-step guidance
Step-by-step guidance
What to Expect During Wisdom Teeth Extraction
What to Expect During Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Comprehensive Exam & X-rays – We check tooth position and jaw health
Comprehensive Exam & X-rays – We check tooth position and jaw health
Comfort Options – Local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, or sedation for a stress-free experience
Comfort Options – Local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, or sedation for a stress-free experience
Gentle Extraction – Using advanced techniques to minimize discomfort and healing time
Gentle Extraction – Using advanced techniques to minimize discomfort and healing time
Recovery Guidance – Personalized aftercare instructions to help you heal quickly
