{"id":218,"date":"2018-07-07T20:01:07","date_gmt":"2018-07-07T20:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parkerdentalandortho.com\/blog\/?p=218"},"modified":"2018-07-18T20:06:18","modified_gmt":"2018-07-18T20:06:18","slug":"different-types-wisdom-teeth-extractions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parkerdentalandortho.com\/blog\/different-types-wisdom-teeth-extractions\/","title":{"rendered":"Are There Different Types of Wisdom Teeth Extractions?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AWhile wisdom teeth may have been useful for the hunters and gatherers who walked the planet thousands of years ago, they don\u2019t pose much use to people any longer. As a result, many patients need to have them removed, especially when they\u2019re already causing significant issues like crowding, misalignment, and even infections.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why your dentist wanted to summarize a few types of wisdom teeth extractions<\/a> he performs on a regular basis. Every patient\u2019s case is unique, but extractions only fall into a handful of categories.<\/p>\n

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The Most Common Types of Extractions<\/h2>\n

Tooth extractions, for wisdom teeth or otherwise, can be grouped into two categories: simple and surgical.<\/p>\n

Simple extractions are performed when the tooth is visible in the mouth. This is the most common type of extraction your dentist performs. In this instance, your dentist loosens the tooth with a dental tool known as an elevator. Then, he removes the tooth by grabbing onto it with a pair of dental forceps. Don\u2019t worry about feeling discomfort though; you\u2019ll be given local anesthetic prior to removal.<\/p>\n

Surgical extractions are more complex because they involve teeth that have broken off at the gum line or failed to have fully erupted. While these are usually done by oral surgeons, they can also be performed by general dentists. Along with using an elevator and forceps to remove the tooth, your dentist will also make a small incision through gum tissue and even remove some bone around the tooth for easier removal. They may also break the tooth into pieces and remove it that way.<\/p>\n

How Can Wisdom Teeth Erupt?<\/h2>\n

The extraction your dentist uses will vary based on how the tooth is erupting. Consider the following situations below to get a better idea of how your dentist will perform the extraction.<\/p>\n