Impacted Wisdom Teeth Lake Charles LA
What is an impacted tooth?
Although most people develop and grow 32 permanent adult teeth, many times their jaws are too small to accommodate the four wisdom teeth. When inadequate space prevents the teeth from erupting they are called impacted wisdom teeth. This indicates their inability to erupt into the proper position for chewing and cleaning.
Do You Want Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?
If your wisdom teeth are causing you pain or you want to avoid future problems, contact our office to schedule an appointment.
Types Of Impactions
We will need to see you for a consultation to determine if you will benefit from wisdom tooth removal. A special x-ray of your mouth and jaws (panorex) will be taken to determine if your wisdom teeth are impacted, if there is room for them to erupt, and how difficult it will be to have them removed.
- Soft Tissue Impaction: There is not enough room to allow the gum tissue to retract for adequate cleaning of the tooth.
- Partial Bony Impaction: There is enough space to allow the wisdom tooth to partially erupt. However, the tooth cannot function properly in the chewing process, and creates cleaning problems, among others.
- Complete Bony Impaction: There is NO space for the tooth to erupt. It remains embedded in the jaw bone or if even partially visible requires complex surgical techniques for removal. The impacted wisdom tooth may also be in an unusual position and difficult to remove. This situation can also arise when the shape or size of the jaw bone and other facial structures make removal of this tooth significantly more complex.
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On my second day after the extraction of one wisdom tooth, I find that all anxiety I had before surgery has disappeared. I was completely put at ease and quickly given something to relax me. The nurse and other ladies were very kind and friendly. Dr Fisher was attentive in the consultation and the nurse gave me a lot of information. All of this helped to make my experience great.
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The reviews on the website were helpful and reassuring on choosing Dr. Boudreaux. For the consultation, they go through what are wisdom teeth via video (maybe blow up the video on the tv, not the best eyesight haha) and take their time on medical history. Dr. Boudreaux shows what has occurred with the impacted tooth and the necessity on getting it removed. Day of was not nerve-racking and the surgery itself was a breeze. I knew I was in right hands. The check up call with Dr. Boudreaux was amazing just to know what actually happened during the surgery and any follow ups or questions you may need.
- Paulina T
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Everything was done in a timely manner very efficient and friendly staff! Dr Fisher is very professional and friendly
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Our severely autistic son had to have his wisdom teeth removed as well as an extraction of an abscessed tooth. The surgery went smoothly without a problem! Dr. Boudreaux and his staff were so thorough, kind and caring. They answered all of my husband and I’s questions and put us at ease. Dr. Boudreaux even called later to check up on our son! Our family would highly recommend his practice!
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Knowledgeable and professional staff. Dr Boudreaux was great….great experience overall
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Staff is very welcoming from the time you walk in to the time you leave. The ladies prepping me for the procedure made sure I was aware of every step they were taking and made sure I was completely comfortable before moving on to the next thing. Highly recommend to other.
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Dr. Fisher and his staff were top-notch. My son, who attends McNeese State, needed his wisdom teeth pulled; being from Florida, I was not there to handle everything. The office staff was very informative and understanding when we scheduled the appointment. Dr. Fisher and his nurses took great care of my son, and the office manager called to let me know my son was doing well and that the surgery went great. I highly recommend Dr. Fisher's office!
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