Winter break from college can be a great time to handle doctor's appointments, dental visits, and even dental treatment. If you need your wisdom teeth extracted, you might consider doing it during winter break.
Winter break might be ideal since most kids have two to four weeks off from school, allowing proper rest and recovery time without disrupting classes or sports schedules. If you're coming home to Coeur d’Alene, Ponderay, or Sandpoint over winter break, North Idaho Dental Group offers two convenient locations in Coeur d’Alene and Ponderay to make it easy to complete your treatment.
The Wisdom Tooth Extraction Process
We'll start with an evaluation, since not everyone needs their wisdom teeth extracted. If you do, we offer options for different levels of sedation for your comfort, including nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and oral conscious sedation, which are ideal for mild to moderate dental anxiety. IV sedation and general anesthesia work well for severe anxiety, phobia, or special needs, and both are administered safely by a licensed dental anesthesiologist at our Coeur d'Alene and Ponderay dental offices.
Our team also supports you throughout your recovery with clear post-op instructions. You can also call our dental office with questions or concerns about your healing and recovery, or if you notice any signs of dry socket, such as persistent radiating pain 3-4 days after oral surgery, a visible empty socket, bad breath, or a foul taste in your mouth.
When Do We Recommend Wisdom Tooth Extraction in Ponderay?
Here are some of the circumstances when we recommend wisdom tooth extraction:
- Cleanliness — Are you having trouble brushing or flossing your wisdom teeth? Many people do, since they're at the back of your mouth. This can leave you more susceptible to developing problems like tooth decay and gum disease.
- Crowding — Many people don't have room for their wisdom teeth, and they begin to crowd your teeth and cause shifting, which can ruin previous orthodontic treatment.
- Impaction — Wisdom teeth that are impacted, or stuck beneath the gumline, can cause an infection and discomfort.
Contact our team to schedule an evaluation or learn more about wisdom teeth extraction in Coeur d'Alene.