Wisdom Teeth Removal During The Holiday Season in Indianapolis

As the holidays approach we are all getting excited for what they bring. Family gatherings, turkey dinners, the year’s first snowfall and general cheer and merriment. For us they also indicate the arrival of another season. The wisdom tooth removal season. Winter break presents a great opportunity for teenagers and young adults to have their 3rd molars…

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Wisdom Teeth Removal Options

So you’ve found out (or suspect) that you need to have your wisdom teeth removed. You’ve also heard a few stories from friends, family, or coworkers about how it may not be a very pleasant experience and are therefore looking at the best possible options. While there is no magical alternative to the act of extracting…

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Five Ways to Speed up Wisdom Teeth Removal Recovery

So removed your wisdom teeth and looking for some tips to speed up the recovery process? Well, the best way to recover from wisdom teeth removal extraction is to follow your dentists’ instructions strictly. Failing to do so can result in a painful recovery, including a dry socket. If you have just undergone wisdom teeth…

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What Care Do I Need To Take Post Tooth Extraction

“What Care Do I Need To Take Post Tooth Extraction?” is one of the many questions that are asked by dental patients in Indianapolis who’ve had their tooth extracted at Indianapolis Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center. After You’ve Had a Tooth Pulled, your oral surgeon Dr. Falender will send you home to recover. Recovery typically…

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Is Wisdom Tooth Removal Necessary?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It seems that removing wisdom teeth has become a rite of passage into adulthood, but is it always necessary to remove them? The answer varies because each case is different. While it is true that extracting wisdom teeth can prevent dental problems, both now and later, only after assessing the growth, position and impact on…

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Common Signs You Need to Get Wisdom Teeth Removed

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Why do we have wisdom teeth? Scholars believe that we have wisdom teeth as the evolutionary answer to eating raw meats, vegetables, and roots. These third set of molars grow in some people between the ages of seventeen and twenty-five, or the wisdom years. They are not always functional and can crowd the mouth…

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Can I Play Sports After Wisdom Tooth Extraction?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Wisdom teeth removal, while it is a fairly routine procedure in most cases, is still surgery, and proper post-operative care is crucial to a full and complication-free recovery. Dr. Falender often get asked about how recovery from wisdom teeth removal affects participation in sports and other activities. The details of the care you will need…

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What Are My Anesthesia Options During Wisdom Teeth Removal in Indianapolis

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you’ve been informed that your wisdom teeth have to come out, chances are good that you’re feeling a little anxious about the process. Among the more frequent ways patients express that anxiety is through questions about how much discomfort and pain will be involved and what sort of anesthesia will be used to address…

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What is the Cost of Wisdom Teeth Removal in Indianapolis?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Wisdom teeth removal is a procedure that most people will have to undergo at some time in their lives, typically during the teen or early adult years. While third molars, or wisdom teeth that have plenty of room in the jaw to develop straight and strong don’t require removal, that isn’t the case for most…

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