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Wisdom Teeth Removal & Extractions in Danbury, CT
Wisdom teeth and other teeth sometimes need to come out when they're impacted, infected or too damaged to save. Extractions are done here in our Danbury office, with 3D CBCT imaging to plan tricky cases.
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At a glance
Planning
3D CBCT scan
Where
Our Danbury office
Comfort
Laughing gas
Paying
Insurance accepted
Wisdom teeth
Erupted or impacted?
An erupted wisdom tooth has come in through the gums. An impacted one is trapped under the gum or in the jaw, and it can lead to problems like infection or damage to nearby teeth.
Erupted
Came in through the gums
Impacted
Trapped under the gum or in the jaw
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Does a tooth need to come out?
Removal may make sense if you have…
✓ Pain or swelling at the back of your mouth
✓ A wisdom tooth stuck under the gum
✓ Infection or swollen gums around a wisdom tooth
✓ A tooth too damaged to repair
Something else may work better if…
– The tooth can be saved. A root canal and crown may help.
– Your wisdom teeth are healthy and fit. We may just watch them.
– You want IV sedation. We offer laughing gas and can refer you.
– Swelling makes it hard to breathe. Go to the ER.
Simple vs. surgical extraction
How a tooth comes out depends on where it sits. We'll tell you which one you need before we start.
Simple
Surgical
The tooth
Fully visible
Under the gum or broken
Used for
Loose or damaged teeth
Impacted wisdom teeth
Stitches
Not usually needed
May be placed
Numbing
Local numbing
Local numbing, plus laughing gas
How it works
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Exam and 3D scan
We check the tooth and take X-rays, or a 3D CBCT scan if needed.
Removal
We numb the area, offer laughing gas and gently remove the tooth.
Healing and next steps
You get aftercare instructions, and we plan a replacement if you need one.
Good to know
Will I be awake?
Yes. We numb the area and offer laughing gas to help you relax. We don't offer IV sedation.
How long is recovery?
Pain and bleeding usually ease within a few days. Full healing can take several weeks.
Should I replace the tooth?
“They did really well with my anxiety… The doctor explained what we were doing and let me do breaks.”
Lexii L.Z. · Google review
Paying for extractions
Many insurance plans help cover extractions. Members save 10%, and HFD, Cherry or CareCredit can spread the cost.
Extraction questions
Do I need my wisdom teeth out?
Not always. If they're healthy and cleanable, we may just watch them. We suggest removal for problems like pain, infection, gum disease or damage to nearby teeth.
Who removes wisdom teeth at your office?
Extractions, including wisdom teeth, are done at our Danbury office by our team, which includes an oral surgeon.
What should I eat after an extraction?
Soft, cool foods for the first few days. Avoid straws and smoking, which can slow healing.
What is a dry socket?
A painful problem when the blood clot leaves the socket too early. Following aftercare steps lowers the risk. Call us if pain gets worse after a few days.
Does insurance cover wisdom teeth removal?
Many plans cover part of it. We'll check your benefits before treatment.
