Impacted Tooth Removal
When a tooth fails to emerge fully through the gums—or grows in at an awkward angle—it can become “impacted,” trapping food and bacteria beneath the gum line and leading to pain, infection, and damage to neighboring teeth. At Dr. Beqiraj’s periodontal practice, we offer gentle, precise surgical removal of impacted teeth to restore your oral health and comfort.
Definition: A tooth (often a wisdom tooth or canine) that is blocked by bone or other teeth.
Common Causes: Crowded jaws, unusual tooth angle, or lack of space for proper eruption.
Prevents painful infections (pericoronitis) and abscesses
Eliminates pressure on adjacent teeth, reducing crowding and damage
Lowers risk of cyst formation around the unerupted tooth
Improves ability to keep the area clean, reducing gum disease
Minimally Invasive Extraction, using microsurgical instruments, Dr. Beqiraj gently exposes the tooth, removes any overlying bone, and extracts the tooth with minimal trauma to surrounding tissue.
– Mild swelling and soreness, managed with prescribed pain relief and cold packs
– Soft-food diet (yogurt, smoothies, mashed potatoes)
– Swelling subsides; begin gentle salt-water rinses
– Return to most daily activities, avoiding strenuous exercise
– Complete soft-tissue healing; any stitches dissolve naturally
– Resume normal diet as comfort allows
