is used to remove teeth that are visible and are easily accessible. General dentists often carry out this procedure in their dental practices, using a local anesthetic to numb the area and reduce the pain experienced by the patient. Simple tooth extractions are preferred whenever feasible, because they are easier to carry out and are associated with fewer adverse effects.
Impacted wisdom teeth are third molars at the back of the mouth that don’t have enough room to emerge or develop normally.
Impacted wisdom teeth can result in pain, damage to other teeth and other dental problems. In some cases, impacted wisdom teeth may cause no apparent or immediate problems. But because they’re hard to clean, they may be more vulnerable to tooth decay and gum disease than other teeth are.
Impacted wisdom teeth that cause pain or other dental complications are usually removed. Some dentists also recommend removing impacted wisdom teeth that don’t cause symptoms to prevent future problems.