Blog - Dental Extractions Including Wisdom Teeth

Even in cases of severe decay, a dentist’s primary objective will always be to save a patient’s natural tooth. However, when an individual’s tooth is broken, infected, or decayed beyond repair, the extraction of the damaged tooth is the best option for both relieving the patient’s discomfort in the immediate term and minimizing additional damage that can threaten their long-term ...

Dentists sometimes recommend the removal of a wisdom tooth, but why? To many, wisdom tooth removal may seem daunting or painful; however, it’s a procedure that’s necessary when one’s oral health may be at risk. 

Dr. Vishal Advani provides gentle wisdom tooth extractions in Elk Grove Village, IL. We can provide this treatment in-chair at our dental office or with a ...

Sometimes a dental extraction is necessary, and Elk Grove Village dentist Dr. Vishal Advani is experienced in performing all dental extractions, including wisdom teeth. Whatever the reason for your extraction, it’s crucial to take good care of yourself afterward—and that includes being careful about what you eat.

The Extraction Process

Before the extraction process begins, Dr. Advani will numb the ...

With all the problems that seem to be caused by wisdom teeth, you might be wondering why we even have them. Your Elk Grove Village dentist Dr. Vishal Advani wants you to know this about wisdom teeth removal.

What Are Wisdom Teeth?

Wisdom teeth generally don’t make an appearance until the teen years. This extra set of molars in the ...

Wisdom teeth are the large molars that come in during the teenage years at the very back of the mouth. Our ancestors used these teeth for a diet that consisted of leaves, roots, nuts, and meat, so they needed them for proper chewing. Today, we no longer require these teeth and they often cause more problems than they are worth.

Wisdom ...

Most people will get their wisdom teeth removed at some point in their life, and they do so for a variety of reasons.

Your wisdom teeth are the large molars in the very back of the mouth that grow in when you are an adult. Because we are no longer Neanderthals, we don’t need these teeth and removing them is often ...

Once your child has reached their late teens, they will often be told it is time to get their wisdom teeth removed. Wisdom teeth are the third molar that starts to grow in around age 17 to 20, and although they won’t always have to be removed, for most people they can cause a lot of problems. At Elk Grove ...