What Are Impacted Teeth?
Impacted teeth are teeth that fail to fully emerge through the gums, often due to lack of space, obstruction by other teeth, or improper alignment. This condition commonly affects wisdom teeth but can also involve canines and other permanent teeth. At Southeastern Oral Surgery and Dental Implants, impacted teeth are carefully evaluated and treated to prevent complications such as pain, infection, damage to nearby teeth, and misalignment. Early diagnosis and treatment can help protect overall oral health and ensure proper tooth development and function. To learn more about treating impacted teeth, contact Southeastern Oral Surgery to schedule a consultation.
How Are Impacted Teeth Treated?
Impacted teeth are typically treated through a surgical procedure that involves removing or exposing the affected tooth, depending on its position and the patient's overall dental needs. Treatment begins with a thorough evaluation, including dental imaging, to determine the exact location and severity of the impaction. If the tooth is causing pain, infection, or poses a risk to surrounding teeth, surgical extraction may be recommended. In some cases, such as impacted canines, exposure and bonding may be performed to help guide the tooth into its proper position. Treatment is tailored to each individual to relieve discomfort, prevent complications, and support long-term oral health.
What Are the Benefits of Impacted Teeth?
Treating impacted teeth offers important benefits that help protect your oral health, comfort, and alignment, including:
- Relieves pain and pressure
- Prevents infection and gum inflammation
- Protects nearby teeth from damage
- Reduces risk of cysts or tumors
- Preserves proper tooth alignment
- Improves bite and jaw function
- Supports successful orthodontic treatment
- Prevents overcrowding and shifting
- Enhances long-term oral health
- Promotes easier chewing and speaking
Southeastern Oral-Maxillofacial and Cosmetic Surgery Center, P.C. Reviews
My daughter had her wisdom teeth removed by Dr. Falconer and his team. Absolutely amazing treatment and service. He truly is awesome in what he does. My daughter could not stop saying how quick her procedure was. She was so worried going in but came out a champ! Thank you team!
Dr. Evans is the best Oral Surgeon ever. I have used him many times now. He has never hurt me. I have never had any pain after any of the surgeries he has done on me. He is the ONLY Oral Surgeon I will use. Thank You Dr. Evans 😊❤️❤️❤️❤️
5th time is the charm apparently. Was finally able to have my broken tooth removed. Highly recommended if you need oral surgery. Very pleased with the experience. Little to no pain and very swift. Didn't try to sell me anything I didn't want. Simple tooth extraction. As a Veteran on a referral i was treated very well here.
Dr Evans and his staff are consummate professionals who endeavor to provide the best care and services to their patients. They are friendly, communicative and work together as an effective, unified team. My wife (RN) and I (RRT) are retired healthcare professionals and recognize excellent healthcare providers when we encounter them.
Went here for my wisdom teeth removal. Very friendly people all of the nurses and the doctor doing the surgery explained everything simply for me to understand. Gave clear instructions for after surgery care, and didn't get offended when they were trying to get me out of the wheel chair and into the car. (Apparently I didn't want to listen to them after coming out of the anesthesia)
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Gentle Care for Tooth Impaction
If you’re experiencing pain, swelling, or notice teeth that haven’t fully emerged, you may be dealing with impacted teeth that require professional attention. At Southeastern Oral Surgery and Dental Implants, our experienced team provides expert evaluation and treatment for impacted teeth to prevent complications and restore comfort. Don’t wait for symptoms to worsen — schedule a consultation at Southeastern Oral Surgery to protect your oral health and maintain proper alignment.
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Tooth Impaction Aftercare
A member of our office will provide you with follow-up instructions to follow after the tooth impaction treatment is done. You will want someone else to drive you if you receive some types of sedation for the procedure. Pain medications or cold compresses to the jaw may be needed to relieve inflammation, discomfort, or additional symptoms as you recover. Our team can additionally provide tips on how to care for your teeth and gums as your tooth recuperates, like staying away from chewing tobacco, smoking, and using a straw following tooth extractions. Our team will work with you to schedule a subsequent visit at our Dothan, AL location so Dr. Falconer can see that the mouth is healing as expected.