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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What Is The Best Time For Wisdom Teeth Removal?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Having your wisdom teeth removed can give you freedom from pain and irritation, but it takes time to recover from the surgery. For this reason, it is a good idea to give careful consideration to the scheduling of your wisdom teeth removal surgery. As with any dental procedure, it is a good idea to get…

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When All You Want for Christmas is Your Two Front Teeth

The holiday season is here, bringing for most people a time of family, friends and food. If you have missing teeth, it can be a challenging time of year. Eating some foods is uncomfortable and smiling at those close to you exposes gaps you’d rather keep hidden. If all you want for Christmas is a…

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What to Expect After Wisdom Teeth Removal?

If you will be having your wisdom teeth out in the near future, chances are you have questions about what you can expect as you recover from wisdom teeth removal. Indianapolis, IN patients often wonder How they will feel after surgery? How much pain they’ll be in? And Just How long it will take to…

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Top 5 Common Wisdom Teeth Removal Problems to Avoid

If you’re planning wisdom teeth removal during the upcoming winter/holiday break from school, there are a few things you should know to ensure that your recovery doesn’t take longer than necessary. After all, you’ll want to be in good shape before all those holiday goodies are gone. In the interest of a speedy recovery, here…

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Top 5 Signs of Wisdom Tooth Pain

Wisdom teeth, the third molar at the back of the mouth, have evolved as a kind of “spare teeth” to help fill in gaps from teeth that might have been lost before adulthood. These extra teeth are not needed anymore, with today’s dentistry, and they can often cause pain and other problems when they erupt.…

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The Worst Thing To Do Is IGNORE Your Wisdom Tooth!

Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to develop and while most people have 4 wisdom tooth, some may have more or less. For many teenagers getting wisdom teeth removed is like a right of passage! However, do you actually know why it is a good idea to get your wisdom teeth checked when you are…

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