When tooth extractions are unavoidable, the doctors of Ressler, Hirschl, and Lelchuk carry out the procedure efficiently and with minimal discomfort for the patient. Some extractions, particularly of the wisdom teeth, require a tooth to be cut apart prior to removal, and we want our patients to better understand the procedure.
Wisdom teeth have large roots and are anchored by strong ligaments. They are often unable to erupt fully, leaving a part of them stuck below the gum line. Extractions are usually done by wiggling a tooth while elevating or pulling it, but this approach may not work with teeth that are firmly rooted or are at an angle that makes them difficult to move through a small opening. When this happens, we use a dental drill to cut into the tooth, dividing it into sections. This does not hurt the patient, who is already numb, and a steady stream of water is used to keep the extraction site cool. Once the sections are split up, they require less strength to pull and are more maneuverable. The patient may require sutures if any incisions were made, but the risk of damage to the ligaments has been reduced.
Dr. Allen Ressler, Dr. Andrew Hirschl, and Dr. Ira Lelchuk operate from two locations. To schedule an appointment at the location at Mount Sinai Medical Center, 4300 Alton Road, Suite 1190, Miami Beach, Florida, 33140, call 305-532-1444. To schedule an appointment at Intracoastal Mall, 3909 NE 163rdSt, Suite 310, North Miami Beach, Florida, 33160, call 305-949-2630. They can also be reached on their website, Miami Dental through a contact form.
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