Wisdom Teeth
Dental Arts of Tucson can help get your wisdom teeth in check.
If wisdom teeth are giving you grief, Dr. Maskell is here to help. Thanks to a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) during his time in the Air Force, Dr. Maskell has had special training in IV moderate sedation and has completed hundreds of wisdom tooth extractions including full bony impactions. He is happy to help even in emergency situations.
Don’t wait until it’s too late to start taking care of your wisdom teeth – we can help!
Contact us today if wisdom teeth problems are standing in your way of achieving a healthy smile. Our team is ready to provide you with the highest quality professional care.
At home care instructions
After tooth extraction, it’s important for a blood clot to form to stop the bleeding and begin the healing process. That’s why we ask you to bite on a gauze pad for 30-45 minutes after the appointment. If the bleeding or oozing still persists, place another gauze pad and bite firmly for another 30 minutes. You may have to do this several times.
After the blood clot forms, it is important not to disturb or dislodge the clot as it aids healing. Do not rinse vigorously, suck on straws, smoke, drink alcohol or brush teeth next to the extraction site for 72 hours. These activities will dislodge or dissolve the clot and retard the healing process. Limit vigorous exercise for the next 24 hours as this will increase blood pressure and may cause more bleeding from the extraction site.
After the tooth is extracted you may feel some pain and experience some swelling. An ice pack or an unopened bag of frozen peas or corn applied to the area will keep swelling to a minimum. Take pain medications as prescribed. The swelling usually subsides after 48 hours.
Use the pain medication as directed. Call the office at 520-327-5661 if the medication doesn’t seem to be working. If antibiotics are prescribed, continue to take them for the indicated length of time, even if signs and symptoms of infection are gone. Drink lots of fluid and eat nutritious soft food on the day of the extraction. You can eat normally as soon as you are comfortable.
It is important to resume your normal dental routine after 24 hours. This should include brushing and flossing your teeth at least once a day. This will speed healing and help keep your mouth fresh and clean.
After a few days you will feel fine and can resume your normal activities. If you have heavy bleeding, severe pain, continued swelling for 2-3 days, or a reaction to the medication, call our office immediately at 520-327-5661.
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Smiles All Around
Laura Michaels
Awesome experience; highly recommend! I struggle with major dental anxiety and Dr. Maskell and his team were so welcoming and calming. They go above and beyond to make sure you have a comfortable experience. Cleanings and fillings were gentle and pain free. Dr. Maskell gave me more than great care for my pearly whites; he’s mades dentistry so much more approachable and stress-free for me (which is HUGE!) Big thank to him and his team!
Isaiah C.
I can not express my gratitude in words at how amazing Dr. Maskell and his staff are! Always kind , respectful and very professional. They went above and beyond to help me get my amazing smile back. Thank you so much for choosing me as a second chance winner.
Daniel V.
id been hesitant for years to go to a dentist but i finally made the decision to get checked out and Maria, Mary, Dr Maskell and everyone else were so reassuring through every step, i felt much more at ease soon after we got started. they were patient and detailed in all their explanations of what we were doing. im very grateful to them
Kyle Kim-Hays
I have never had a dentist who was more thorough and professional. Dr. Maskell takes the time to explain various considerations, going well beyond peeking in your mouth to make sure the hygienist didn’t miss anything. I take my kids to Dr. Maskell as well – he’s equally amazing with adults and children!
Laura Michaels
Mary Villaverde
I live in Connecticut and was cat-sitting for my daughter, Kathryn, in Tucson- (for 8 days)
The FIRST day, my SIX -tooth FRONT-top bridge fell completely off. So I called around and got either no help or was offered help that would cost $$$$hundreds. I fortunately found my daughter’s appt card for Dr Maskell and called his office. Not only did Dr Maskell see me, but he did a temporary fix, offered his professional opinion for what I needed back in CT, was very kind, and charged me only for the x-rays and his time. Great experience. I appreciate Dr Maskell and his crew very much. I’m confident that Kathryn will have a fantastic dental experience at Dental Art . Thanks Dr Maskell and associates
Mary Kay Villaverde
Michael Fischoff
A positive experience from start to finish. A pleasant office with kind and professional staff. Dr Maskell is very personable and knowledgeable. He took the time necessary to help me fully understand what my issues were as well as my treatment options. No hard sell. His assistant, the hygienist and Lori at the front desk were all proficient and excellent at what they do. I am returning because I was treated well and feel confident that I will continue to receive excellent care here.
Addendum April 8, 2024
Since my prior posting, I have had a wisdom tooth removed and a crown fitted by Dr Maskell and his assistant, Maria. Both procedures were done expertly and I am very happy with the outcomes. My wife and I continue to be impressed by the positive atmosphere that is apparent throughout the office.
Cathy W.
I’d never met Dr. Maskell before, and I felt reassured that what may be a protracted series of procedures will be handled by him and his staff with professionalism and care. This seems likes a really nice place to work!
Emily B.
Friendly and efficient office staff. Dr Maskell did an excellent job extracting a wisdom tooth.
