How can we help you?
At Cook Family Dentistry, we feel that you deserve to be fully informed about every aspect of your treatment. That is why we always take the time necessary to answer all your questions. Whatever your question, we've got the answer!
Here are a few of the questions we hear most often, but we encourage you to contact us if yours is not shown below.
Tooth Extraction
Wisdom teeth come in several years after your adult teeth—typically, during the late teens or early twenties. These teeth are not necessary aesthetically, and they do not play a role in bite function.
In some cases, these teeth—located at the back of the mouth—come in without any trouble. Other times, they do not have the necessary space to erupt properly, or they encroach on neighboring teeth. These issues leave you vulnerable to infection and pain.
Fortunately, your dentist in Birmingham, AL provides gentle wisdom teeth extraction right here in our dental office.
If you need wisdom teeth extracted in Birmingham, our dentist numbs the area and gently pulls the teeth. Sometimes, you need only a single extraction. Other times, it is better to remove all your wisdom teeth.
Following extraction, we provide you with specific instructions for aftercare. Typically, we recommend not smoking or drinking through a straw for the first twenty-four hours following your procedure.
When the anesthesia wears off, you may experience mild soreness at the extraction sites. Your dentist recommends an over-the-counter pain reliever approved by your general practitioner.
Do You Need Wisdom Teeth Extracted in Birmingham?
If you notice partially erupted teeth (or a tooth) at the back of your mouth or pressure on your teeth, schedule a wisdom tooth evaluation with our dentist today!
We know that dental treatments can cause anxiety for many patients, and our priority is getting you the important care you need. If you experience dental phobia, we can offer anxiety-reducing medications.
It is very common to be afraid of visiting the dentist. In fact, it’s a problem that affects millions of people. Sometimes the fear may be so overwhelming that you’re tempted to put off important treatments designed to protect your oral health.
Reduce Dental Anxiety
Of course, you already know that avoiding treatment only postpones the inevitable. But we need to find a way to help reduce your anxiety, and that’s why we offer anxiolysis options.
Sedation Options
When we use anxiolysis medications, you will not go to sleep. You will just feel very calm and a little drowsy. Many of our patients tell us that, after treatment, they don’t really remember what was going on around them. Because of the drowsy effects most patients will feel, we require these patients to have someone drive them home after the appointment. The effects wear off fairly quickly, but can vary from person to person from almost immediately after treatment to a few hours later.
Please don’t put off dental treatment because of your anxiety. We will be happy to explain more about the benefits of anxiolysis at your next visit. Please call our Birmingham dental office to schedule an appointment.