What is a Wisdom Tooth?
Wisdom teeth are an extra set of molars that usually erupt when you’re a teenager. Unfortunately, most people don’t have enough space in their arch for these new teeth, leading to a range of potential issues. When a wisdom tooth fails to erupt properly in your gumline, it’s described as impacted.
Impacted wisdom teeth can occur for several reasons, including lack of available space in the jaw and obstruction from surrounding teeth. Without treatment, they can lead to changes in your bite alignment, oral infections, and other complications. That’s why Dr. Chaudhry offers safe and comfortable wisdom tooth removal at our office in Lehigh Valley. Explore our wisdom teeth guide below.
Symptoms of Impacted Wisdom Teeth
Common symptoms of impacted wisdom teeth include:
- Bad breath
- Difficulty opening your mouth
- Pain or tenderness in your gums and jawbone
- Headaches and jaw aches
- Swelling and bleeding in your gums
- Swelling of the lymph nodes in your neck
- Unpleasant taste in your mouth
If you experience any of the symptoms listed above, call our office as soon as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I be able to drive myself home after surgery?
This depends on the type of anesthetic and sedation used for your procedure. If you’re only given local anesthetic, then you’ll be ready to drive yourself home after treatment. However, if you receive a general anesthetic or IV sedation, then you’ll need to arrange for a ride.
Can I eat before my surgery? What about after?
If you’re undergoing sedation or general anesthetic, you’ll need to avoid eating or drinking anything for six hours before your surgery. Otherwise, you can eat and drink without restrictions.
Does everyone need to have their wisdom teeth removed?
No — though it’s rare, some patients have enough jaw space for their wisdom teeth to erupt without causing any issues.
How do I know if my wisdom teeth will come in correctly?
Unfortunately, you won’t know if your wisdom teeth will be able to grow in properly until they start erupting, at which point they become harder to remove. For this reason, Dr. Chaudhry will often recommend removing your wisdom teeth before they erupt.
Ask Dr. Chaudhry About Your Wisdom Teeth
If you haven’t had your wisdom teeth removed, it’s crucial to get them examined by Dr. Chaudhry to find out if they’re impacted. If he determines that your wisdom teeth will lead to oral health issues, he can gently remove them and eliminate the problem before it begins.
Call one of our two locations in the Lehigh Valley area and schedule a consultation with Dr. Chaudhry today.
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Gabriel Perez
November 12, 2021.
if i could give 10 stars i would . this place eased the pain i carried over 2-3 years at first i was skeptical because my past experiences, however they treated me good with respect.they really took care of me never have i seen a place so courteous. i think everyone in pain should go to this place it was the best for me . i had 7 extractions and they tookme in and i was seen in less than 2 weeks and the teeth were removed in about 20 minutes. they worked at god speed lol. great place. Thank you so much for taking care of me .
Nicole Perez
November 12, 2021.
This place is amazing. The staff are wonderful and very polite. My husband was in pain for years. We went to 2 different oral surgeons and for months they wasted our time. When I called Lehigh valley oral surgery, they listened and made appointments very fast. They even do (out of Network) referrals for insurance. Please if you are in pain and need to be seen this is the place for you. Thank you guys so much for everything you did for my husband.
Lauren O'Brian
November 11, 2021.
Very grateful that I was able to have my dental implant done with Dr. Chaudhry. He and his staff were professional and kind. They were sensitive to my concerns, and answered all of my questions thoroughly. Nicole, the implant coordinator, was especially supportive throughout the process. Thank you for making this experience as pleasant as possible.
Mateopuzzler
October 13, 2021.
Had an issue with my insurance didn't realize they type that I had so the information didn't go through, still saw me they day of my extraction and helped me square away my insurance. They are super friendly nice, and seem to be on top of their game. This place is highly recommended for a reason, this is the place to go.
Dori
October 12, 2021.
My son had 4 wisdom teeth removed. Initially the appointment was for March of 2020. Then the pandemic hit. They refunded my partial payment quickly. Fast forward to September of 2021. Rescheduling was no problem. From the front desk to the doctor and assistants, the staff was friendly and professional. They took new x-rays and found that the procedure was going to be less money! Everything went well. His recovery has been good. He still has some tenderness 3 weeks out. The only complaint I would mention is that we never received a call to check on his recovery. That would have been very nice.
Tami Giglio
September 30, 2021.
This place is great if you need oral surgery. Everyone is so nice and professional. And the facility is very clean. I highly recommend!!
Kristen VanFleet
September 24, 2021.
Had to have an emergency extraction. I was in so much pain and they were able to see me the very next day. The office staff starting with the receptionist was very pleasant courteous and professional. The hygienist was very kind and made sure I was comfortable. Dr Kim was excellent. I was given IV sedation and I’m not sure how I will be able to go back to having dental work without it because it made everything much better. They even sent me home with an ice pack which may seem like a small detail but it was a big help once anesthesia wore off. Choose this practice. You won’t regret it.
April S
September 11, 2021.
I went here a few days ago to get a molar pulled that was chipped and infected. I was completely terrified, so Dr. Farag brought someone in to hold my hand during the numbing shots, and her assistant offered to hold my other hand. She applied plenty of numbing gel, and only two out of all of the injections were painful because she had to inject the gum near the tooth of course, whereas the other shots were just more uncomfortable than anything. The nurses and assistants that held my hand were very sweet, encouraging, and made me chuckle a few times. Dr. Farag talked me through the whole procedure and gave me a break when I needed one. I'll be honest and say it wasn't completely painless, but I don't blame Dr. Farag whatsoever. She tried her best to numb me up, but the tooth was infected and probably couldn't be numbed entirely. Regardless, any pain I felt was probably on a scale of about 3-4, and only happened at certain times during the procedure; it wasn't constant. The pain from the infection felt way worse than anything I felt that day in that chair.
It was over pretty quickly. Her assistant stayed with me afterwards and talked with me until I was calm, since I found myself in a fit of tears after the tooth was pulled. I wasn't in pain afterwards, just really relieved, I think. Dr. Farag seemed to feel genuinely bad at how upset I was, and suggested that I be sedated next time or given anti-anxiety medication if and when I come back to get anything done. She's right, as I would say my own fear was probably the worst part of the experience.
I'm 3 days post-extraction and I feel fine. The bleeding stopped within a few hours when I got home, and the wound seems to be healing well. There is some soreness, a very minimal amount of swelling, and occasional twinges of pain in the area, but that's it.
I would recommended coming here if you need work done. Everyone here is very kind, caring and compassionate. They also honored the fact that I had panoramic x-rays prior, whereas some places will charge you for an x-ray even if you've already had one done.
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