Wisdom Teeth

By the age of 18, the average adult has 32 teeth; 16 teeth on the top and 16 teeth on the bottom. Each tooth in the mouth has a specific name and function. The teeth in the front of the mouth (incisors, canine, and bicuspid teeth) are ideal for grasping and biting food into smaller pieces. The back teeth (molar teeth) are used to grind food up into a consistency suitable for swallowing.

The average mouth is made to hold only 28 teeth. It can be painful when 32 teeth try to fit in a mouth that holds only 28 teeth. These four other teeth are your third molars, also known as “wisdom teeth.”

Why Should I Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed?

Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt within the mouth. When they align properly and gum tissue is healthy, wisdom teeth do not have to be removed. Unfortunately, this does not generally happen. The extraction of wisdom teeth is necessary when they are prevented from properly erupting within the mouth. They may grow sideways, partially emerge from the gum, and even remain trapped beneath the gum and bone. Impacted teeth can take many positions in the bone as they attempt to find a pathway that will allow them to successfully erupt.

  • These poorly positioned impacted teeth can cause many problems.
  • The opening around the teeth allows bacteria to grow and will eventually cause an infection. This results in swelling, stiffness, pain, and illness.
  • Pressure from the wisdom teeth may move other teeth,  disrupting the orthodontic or natural alignment of teeth.
  • Tumors or cysts may form around the impacted wisdom teeth, resulting in the destruction of the jawbone and healthy teeth.

Removal of the offending impacted teeth usually resolves these problems. Early removal is recommended to avoid such future problems and to decrease the surgical risk involved with the procedure.

Oral Examination

With an oral examination and x-rays of the mouth, your doctor will evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth, and discuss present or possible future problems. Studies have shown that early evaluation and treatment result in a superior outcome for the patient. Patients are generally first evaluated in the mid-teenage years by their dentist, orthodontist or by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.

Removal

In most cases, the removal of wisdom teeth is performed under office based general anesthesia or IV sedation. Tn some cases, only local anesthesia may be required. These options, as well as the surgical risks, will be discussed with you before the procedure is performed. Upon discharge, your postoperative kit will include postoperative instructions, a prescription for pain medication and antibiotics, and if needed a follow-up appointment. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us at Canton Office Phone Number 330-494-6653.

 

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Carla took care of me before my actual procedure with Dr. Dietrich and she walked me through each step by verbalizing what she was doing. As an anxious person, this helped ease my nerves and make me feel calm. I could not have asked for a better experience. Dr. Dietrich was very kind and calm and I knew I was in good hands. I am so grateful for being so well taken care of by Dr. Dietrich and his staff. Thank you!!

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I was very nervous going into this procedure, but the staff and doctor made me feel so comfortable, and the surgery went so quickly I didn’t even realize they were done! I blinked and it was over. Great job. Will recommend to others.

- Mazie H

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They whole experience was really good. Everyone was so nice. Dr Carpenter was wonderful. I would definitely use this office again if needed.

- Valerie L

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I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth taken out by Dr. Beushausen and he was outstanding. I am 46 years old and was scared to death to get them removed due to my age and possible complication from it. He made me feel at easy and did an excellent job. It has just been over a week since I had it done and am doing great! Had minimal swelling and a lot less pain than what I thought there would be. The entire staff there was amazing. They are so friendly and make you feel comfortable. I highly recommend going here for any major dental work. 🙂

- Malinda H

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I had a great overall experience from the time I called to set up the appointment until I received the call to check up on how I was doing after surgery. All of the staff members were very efficient and helped to put me at ease since I have a serious fear of dental procedures. I needed to have my wisdom teeth removed, which is something I avoided for quite some time due to my fears. I elected to have the procedure done under full anesthesia which was wonderful! I remember absolutely nothing from the procedure itself and had a smooth recovery. Dr. Beushausen was extremely professional and courteous throughout the consult and the procedure. He really helped put my mind at ease. I would highly recommend this facility for any of your in-depth dental needs, regardless of whether or not you have a strong fear of dental procedures!

- Ashley M

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I had the absolute best experience here!!! It’s so rare to find a dentist office you actually like. I needed to get my wisdom teeth out due to an infection and they got me in right away. Very nice knowledgable staff. Little to no swelling and no bruising. I was shocked considering I bruise very easily. I will continue to recommend them!! I would give them 10 stars if I could.

- Kasey P

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I’m 40 years old and needed wisdom tooth removal. I had 3 in total, and only one was partially impacted. You must understand that I have a pathological fear of the dentist and oral surgeon. I had a traumatic experience as a small child that resulted from emergency oral surgery to have a tooth reimplanted. It was an awful experience that has followed me my entire life and was primarily the reason I still had wisdom teeth at 40. I went to high school with Dr. Dietrich, and if I was going to get this done, I wanted to go to someone I trusted and had an exceptional reputation. My consult was a breeze, and I immediately felt better about the procedure. I scheduled my surgery and was really nervous as the time drew closer and closer. On the morning of the operation, I was definitely freaked out, but when I got there, Dr. Dietrich put my mind at ease once again. Something I thought was really unique is that he does his own IV’s. Doctor’s don’t do that. I was a medic for a long time, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen a doctor start an IV before. In my opinion, that shows an exceptional level of patient care. General anesthesia was the best fit for me, and honestly, I don’t remember anything much beyond the IV being placed. I woke up almost exactly 45 minutes later, and that was that. I’m an Autism, and Special Needs parent of 3 and my life is incredibly complicated. I was very concerned about the recovery period because as a full-time caregiver, I needed to be back on my feet ASAP. I can honestly say that I never experienced any pain. I had mild discomfort where the impacted tooth was, but at most, it felt like I had bit my cheek or something. Even that was very brief and didn't disrupt anything. That was it. I was given pain meds, but I only needed the Motrin. I didn’t even have any noticeable swelling. I’m over 2 weeks outside of my surgery, and I haven’t had a single problem. My experience has been beyond anything I expected. Dr. Dietrich and his kind, compassionate staff, helped me through this process. They were patient with me and my fears and never made me feel like I was crazy. While I don’t plan on ever needing oral surgery again, I would never want to go anywhere else. I had heard so many nightmare stories about wisdom tooth removal, and that didn’t help. I highly recommend that you NEVER watch any of the YouTube videos out there of people sharing their stories. My experience was nothing like that at all. I firmly believe that the quality of the surgeon has a direct impact on the experience. Dr. Dietrich is the best and coming from someone who’s lived their entire life in fear of the dentist and oral surgeon, that says a lot. Trust me, I researched and researched for quite some time, before making my decision to go to Dr. Dietrich. I can’t thank Dr. Dietrich and his staff enough. I would never hesitate to recommend him to anyone, friends or family, especially if they have a fear of the dentist or oral surgeon.

- Rob G

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- Lora O

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As a middle aged adult needing a wisdom tooth extraction I had heard all the stories about how difficult and painful the proceedure could be. Dr. Dietrich and his staff were very professional and took the time to explain the proceedure and answer my questions. The extraction was quick and painless with very little discomfort during recovery. I would recommend Dr. Dietrich and his staff without hesitation for their professional and caring service.

- Larry S

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This office came highly recommended to us and it is easy to see why. I felt like we were in very capable hands and we will not go anywhere else for this type of care. The office is immaculate, the staff was super friendly and very professional. Having worked in the medical field for years, I have high standards of what I find acceptable- I was impressed.

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