Impacted Wisdom Teeth Treatment in Bellevue
Wisdom teeth don’t always have enough room to come in properly, which can lead to pain, infection, and damage to nearby teeth. At EZ Dental Clinic, we monitor and treat impacted wisdom teeth to protect your long-term oral health.
Request an AppointmentWisdom teeth, or third molars, are the last teeth to erupt, typically in the late teens or early twenties. For many patients, there simply isn’t enough room in the jaw for these teeth to come in fully or in proper alignment, a condition known as impaction. Impacted wisdom teeth can cause pain, swelling, and infection, and may push against neighboring teeth, increasing the risk of decay or damage to those teeth as well.
Not every impacted wisdom tooth requires immediate treatment. Our team monitors wisdom teeth through regular exams and X-rays, using our in-house CT scanner to get a clear picture of how they’re positioned relative to your other teeth and nerves. When treatment is needed, wisdom tooth removal is a type of extraction, and our platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) technique can help support faster, more comfortable healing afterward.
Left untreated, impacted wisdom teeth can lead to infection, cysts, or crowding that affects the alignment of your other teeth. If you’re experiencing pain or swelling near the back of your jaw, our emergency dentistry team can help evaluate the issue quickly. Visit our Conditions page to learn about other issues we commonly diagnose and treat.
If you’re experiencing jaw pain or think your wisdom teeth may be impacted, don’t wait to get it checked. Call (425) 746-6090 or request an appointment online, and check our insurance page for coverage details.
Impacted Wisdom Teeth Treatment in Bellevue: Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for a wisdom tooth to be impacted?
An impacted wisdom tooth doesn’t have enough room to fully erupt or come in at a proper angle, often becoming trapped partially or fully beneath the gum line.
What are the symptoms of impacted wisdom teeth?
Common symptoms include pain, swelling, tenderness near the back of the jaw, and sometimes difficulty opening the mouth fully.
Do all impacted wisdom teeth need to be removed?
Not always. Some impacted wisdom teeth can be monitored over time if they aren’t causing problems, while others require removal to prevent complications.
Is wisdom tooth removal painful?
The procedure is performed under anesthesia, and our platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) technique can help support a more comfortable recovery afterward.
What happens if an impacted wisdom tooth isn’t treated?
Untreated impaction can lead to infection, cysts, or crowding that affects the alignment of neighboring teeth.
At what age are wisdom teeth typically removed?
Wisdom teeth are commonly evaluated and removed in the late teens to early twenties, though timing varies by patient.
How long is recovery after wisdom tooth removal?
Most patients feel significantly better within a few days, with full healing taking a few weeks. Following aftercare instructions helps recovery go smoothly.