General Anesthesia in Vista, CA 

Most forms of sedation dentistry simply help to relax patients while they are still awake, but general anesthesia is different. General anesthesia combines a sedative and pain reliever to place patients into an unconscious state. We have board certified dental/medical anesthesiologists that assist our team to treat you or your loved one if general anesthesia is necessary for their dental care. Consultation before scheduling general anesthesia is required. We understand each patient is unique and may require a creative approach.  Please call our team at (760) 933-6499 so we can help you navigate this process.

Wisdom Teeth Extractions

Your wisdom teeth are the third set of molars to form, they may start erupting  in your late teens or early twenties. They emerge in the four back corners of your mouth, with two on top and two on the bottom. The 3D scan, also known as the CBCT, takes a digital scan of the upper and lower jaws, the scan can reveal the presence of wisdom teeth, location, orientation, proximity to nerve canals and sinuses, cysts around wisdom teeth and also extra teeth. Technology allows us to diagnose problems with your wisdom teeth before they cause you trouble. While it’s still possible for your wisdom teeth to grow without any issues, some patients  experience discomfort, crowding, and difficulties with their wisdom teeth. At Sycamore dental we extract wisdom teeth, however some patients require referral to an Oral Maxillofacial surgeon for this procedure. Referrals and scans are usually sent electronically.

Signs You Need Your Wisdom Teeth Removed

Call Sycamore Dental if you have started to experience any the following symptoms of wisdom teeth complications:

• Trapped food and bacteria in the the back of the mouth
• Pain, swelling, and stiffness in the jaw
• Changes to surrounding teeth, including shifting and crowding
• Damage to roots of nearby teeth or bone
• Unpleasant taste or odor in your mouth
• Difficulty opening your mouth 
• Tender or bleeding gums

Impacted Wisdom Teeth

It’s especially important to have your wisdom teeth removed if they are impacted. This means they don’t have enough room to emerge through the gums without damaging nearby teeth. They may get stuck in any of the following positions:

• Growing at an angle toward other teeth
• Lying down within the jawbone
• Staying trapped within the jawbone

In order to prevent the pain, infection, and crowding associated with wisdom teeth, it’s important to have a 3D scan of the upper and lower jaws to identify if they are present, and if they pose a risk to your health.

The Wisdom Teeth Extraction Procedure

The wisdom teeth extraction process is a safe, standard procedure performed across the country every day. Here are the steps you can expect:

• Local anesthesia 
• Remove the tissue and bone surrounding all four wisdom teeth
• Wisdom teeth are extracted from their sockets
• Bone grafting if indicated
• Sutures if necessary to close each extraction site

Recovery lasts about three to five days. You can expect slight bleeding and swelling during the first 24 hours, and your jaw may feel stiff after the anesthesia wears off. Fortunately, standard over-the-counter pain medications can reduce your symptoms and provide relief. Your team at Sycamore Dental is here to provide the help and support you need every step of the way.

Tooth Extractions

A tooth extraction is a relatively simple and standard procedure that removes a tooth from your mouth. There are a few different reasons your dentist may recommend that you undergo a tooth extraction.

In most cases, tooth extractions are used as a last resort when the affected teeth cannot be saved through other measures. These situations often include:

• Abscess teeth that are unrestorable
• Decay of the exterior and interior structures of the tooth
• Advanced periodontal disease
• Eroded jawbone that can no longer hold the tooth in place
• Deep tooth fracture

In other cases, a tooth is extracted to improve the health of surrounding teeth, such as prior to placing orthodontic braces or when extra teeth cause spacing issues in the mouth.

Depending on the type of extraction you need, your procedure may be simple or require complex surgery. Either way, we here to guide you through a successful tooth extraction experience.

Surgical Tooth Extractions

Surgical tooth extractions can be performed with local anesthesia. If you are experiencing any of the following dental issues, Dr. Jon Englert and Dr. Gita Sarkaria-Englert can help:

• Loose teeth as a result of periodontal disease
• Extra teeth causing overcrowding
• A fractured or malformed tooth that needs to be removed
• Severe tooth decay that can’t be resolved with root canal therapy

Using local anesthetic, your dentist will remove the tooth from its socket, debride the area, place bone grafting if necessary and suture the area closed if necessary. Please Call the Sycamore Dental office in Vista, California today to learn more about Surgical tooth extractions and schedule your appointment.