Wisdom Teeth Removal Carrollwood
Compassionate Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon Specializing in Wisdom Teeth Removal for Patients in Carrollwood
If you are searching for an experienced, qualified board certified maxillofacial surgeon near you in Carrollwood for wisdom teeth removal, contact Theodore J. Grellner, DDS, PA. With over 30 years of experience extracting wisdom teeth, Dr Grellner is often called upon by dentists in the area to help solve the most complicated cases. Like most oral surgeons, Dr. Grellner is licensed to administer anesthesia to minimize discomfort during wisdom teeth removal. As a part of Dr. Gellner’s focus to make wisdom tooth extractions a more comfortable experience, he has developed an anesthetic technique that tailors the amount of anesthesia administered to each patient. Because the amount of anesthesia is tailored to individual’s needs, post-procedure recovery time is substantially reduced. Rather than wait out the effects over several hours, patients often recover in as little as 10 to 20 minutes. In addition to developing more comfortable techniques, Dr. Grellner strives to remain as responsive as possible to patient concerns. If you are uncertain or anxious about treatment, he will walk you through it beforehand, answering any questions to help you prepare. Not all wisdom teeth need to be extracted, but if you or your child’s wisdom teeth are crowding other teeth, impacted or painful, wisdom tooth surgery may be necessary. If you suspect your wisdom teeth need to be removed, contact us today.
Why is Dr. Grellner the Best Choice for Wisdom Teeth Removal?
- Dr. Grellner is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon that has extensive experience, education, and training in wisdom teeth extractions. He specializes in wisdom teeth removal, a procedure that is routinely performed.
2. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr Grellner has completed formal medical training that includes dental school and hospital residency programs focusing on the bone, skin and muscle of the face, jaw, and mouth, including:
Undergraduate: Washington University
Graduate: University of Missouri at Kansas City
Postgraduate: Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center
Certificate of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Chief, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at 31st Medical Group Homestead AFB
3. With Dr. Grellner the timing of your wisdom teeth removal is better resulting in fewer surgical complications, a shorter more comfortable course of treatment and less damage to adjacent structures because of generally easier surgery.
4. Pain management is better resulting in a more productive recovery.
5. Kinder surgery results in a much more comfortable and less complicated recovery. This comes, in part, from experience and attention to detail.
6. Much more advanced anesthesia resulting in a recovery from anesthesia that is amazingly quick. No lengthy recovery, many fewer side effects upon discharge than ever seen before, and the ability to be more productive later in the day that would have previously been devoted to sleep and “awareness-avoidance”.
Your Timing Is So Important
We welcome and treat wisdom teeth patients of all ages, but…
As a result of our many years of experience in doing so, there is an “age” at which removal of the wisdom teeth is easiest, involves the shortest amount from beginning to end, and less risk than later in life.
By getting the timing right, you can provide your teen with not only the best experience possible in their lifetime – now, but also relief from worry of future wisdom tooth problems.
That could be the best gift of all. As a parent, wouldn’t that feel good?
(Dr. G: “I did this for both of my kids early in their high school careers, and yes, it was very satisfying to know that they would never have to worry about their wisdom teeth becoming a problem while away at college, starting a new career, or ever again”)
Choosing the Best Doctor for Your Wisdom Teeth Removal Surgery in Carrollwood
Finding the right surgeon for wisdom teeth extraction can ensure an easy recovery and lower your risk of post-surgical complications. With extensive surgical training and decades of experience, Dr. Theodore Grellner can reliably perform accurate, comfortable wisdom teeth surgery for patients. Furthermore, his development of the QuickRecover anesthesia technique has almost completely eliminated post-procedural discomfort caused by general anesthesia.
Choosing the Best Doctor for Your Wisdom Teeth Surgery in Carrollwood
The most important qualifications for any oral surgeon are board certification and experience. Even with the best intentions, an uncertified or inexperienced surgeon can severely mismanage your treatment. Poorly executed teeth extraction can leave patients with nerve damage, serious infection, and weeks of pain during their healing period.
‘’Certified by both the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology, Dr. Grellner has been practicing as an oral surgeon for more than three decades..’’
Another important factor is specialization. Many general dentists perform tooth extractions as part of a broad spectrum of dental services. But while they are capable of performing the procedure, oral surgery is not their specialty. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons, however, have considerably more experience performing extractions and other surgeries on a regular basis. Consequently, they can offer more accurate, reliable results than general dentists can.
Soon-To-Be-Patient
If you (or your loved one) is experiencing pain from either a wisdom tooth or the gum around it, you may be dealing with an infection.
While there are a host of other problems that can also arise from wisdom teeth, pain is frequently an indicator of infection that may need to be dealt with first.
Please call: (813) 972-3478 for a wisdom tooth consultation
So we can see you to diagnose your problem and start treating the source of your discomfort.
We will also plan for the removal of your wisdom teeth as quickly as it can safely be done, and will help you to choose the anesthetic most comfortable for you and your situation.
Parent
Want to avoid this last minute emergency situation that never comes at a time convenient for either you or your young adult?
Once a problem starts to appear with wisdom teeth, it adds time, expense, risk, and inconvenience to the entire experience.
The older the patient and the more valuable his/her time is when problems appear, the costlier the loss of time to fix the problem (as well as your time accompanying him/her). He also strives to keep the cost of wisdom tooth extraction affordable for your budget. You can know you made a good decision choosing Dr. Grellner as your surgeon.
I would like to highly recommend Dr. Theodore J. Grellner and his staff. All four of my children have had their wisdom teeth extracted by Dr. Grellner. All were treated with great care and all had no difficulties after their teeth were extracted. They were back in their routines in a very timely manner. All have beautiful smiles. My husband and I couldn’t be happier with all four of their results! Thank you Dr. Grellner!
Guthrie and Shannon N.
A Qualified Wisdom Tooth Surgeon
Certified by both the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology, Dr. Grellner has been practicing as an oral surgeon for more than three decades. Furthermore, he is considered an authority on wisdom tooth removal, in particular. In thirty plus years of practice, Dr. Grellner has successfully treated a huge range of cases. He regularly deals with damaged, infected, and impacted wisdom teeth.
Since 2012, Dr. Grellner has also served as Courtesy Clinical Assistant Professor of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Florida College of Dentistry. This honor has not only given him the opportunity to further hone his technique through demonstration, but has also allowed him to incorporate more accurate technology into his regular practice. The more precise the treatment, the more comfortable and successful it is for the patient.
The QuickRecover Technique
Like all oral surgeons, Dr. Grellner is licensed to administer anesthesia to minimize discomfort during a procedure. But as part of his ongoing effort to make wisdom tooth extraction a more comfortable patient experience, Dr. Grellner has developed a special anesthetic technique called QuickRecover. Using a specialized pump, he can deliver micro-doses of anesthesia throughout treatment rather than a continuous flow. Consequently, he can customize doses as needed.
Dr. Grellner will closely monitor your dosage to ensure you receive the right amount. Because the amount of anesthesia tailored to the individual’s needs, this approach substantially reduces post-procedure recovery time. Rather than wait out the effects over several hours, patients often recover in as little as 10 to 20 minutes. With QuickRecover, patients can avoid prolonged periods of uncomfortable dizziness and nausea.
A Compassionate Approach
Empathetic treatment forms the foundation of Dr. Grellner’s practice. He not only understands patient anxiety, but has lived through it. Like many dental patients, he has dealt with a number of uncomfortable and unpleasant treatments. As many of our patients can testify, your comfort is considered on equal footing with your overall health in all treatment plans.
In addition to developing more comfortable techniques, Dr. Grellner strives to remain as responsive as possible to patient concerns. If you are uncertain or anxious about treatment, he will walk you through it beforehand, answering any questions to help you prepare. He can also make adjustments to accommodate your needs.
Receive the Best Care
Dr. Grellner’s practice places patient comfort at the forefront of oral surgery. If you or your child needs a wisdom tooth removed, contact our office today to schedule an appointment and discuss your situation.
Ensuring the Best Wisdom Teeth Removal Experience Possible in Carrollwood
Although wisdom tooth removal is a health-oriented procedure, there is no reason it should not be a comfortable one. Dr. Theodore Grellner strives to ensure the best wisdom tooth removal experience possible in a comfortable environment at his specialized Tampa, FL, office. Your surgery will be planned and executed to minimize post-surgical discomfort and reduce the risk of potential complications.
A Comfortable Experience
Many patients are anxious about even simple dental treatments. The risk of oral surgery adds a layer of further discomfort. With a history of unpleasant experiences in the dentist’s chair himself, Dr. Grellner deeply emphasizes with that anxiety. Consequently, patient comfort forms a cornerstone of his practice. To this end, he focuses on three specific factors: timing, anesthesia, and technique.
3 Factors to Consider When Removing Wisdom Teeth
Timing
With their awkward placement in an already crowded mouth, wisdom teeth almost always complicate a patient’s oral health. Consequently, they almost always need to be extracted. The question is usually not if but when: should all patients have their wisdom teeth removed early or should they wait until problems appear?
Dr. Grellner and his team encourage removing wisdom teeth as soon as possible, usually when a patient is still a teenager. This is recommended even if problems have not already developed. The reason is simple: early wisdom tooth removal considerably reduces the risk of surgery. Complications of wisdom teeth can range from mild pain to jaw fracture, permanent nerve damage, and injury to the joint connecting the jaw and skull. However, there is a two to three year period when patients are teenagers during which risk is much lower. By operating during that brief window, Dr. Grellner reduces both surgical risk and post-procedural discomfort.
No matter your age, however, Dr. Grellner will do everything possible to ensure a successful and gentle procedure. Many of our patients have appreciated his level of care and attention. Even if you have put off having wisdom teeth removed, you can benefit from his efficient, compassionate care.
Anesthesia
All oral surgeons typically administer anesthesia so as to minimize discomfort during a procedure. But patients often have to deal with a range of unpleasant side effects afterward including, dizziness, nausea, sore throat, and occasionally vomiting. Depending on the dose and your metabolism, these effects can last anywhere from several hours to several days.
In order to minimize side effects and speed recovery, Dr. Greller has developed a special anesthetic technique called QuickRecover for faster, easier recovery. Using a special pump, he can deliver micro-doses of anesthesia to a patient throughout their appointment rather than administering it all at once. This method allows more customized doses and, consequently, a smoother experience. Not only does QuickRecover virtually eliminate prolonged dizziness or nausea, it can reduce post-anesthesia recovery to as little as 10 to 20 minutes.
Technique
Dr. Greller focuses on advanced techniques that offer the most conservative surgery. The less surgical interference the mouth is subjected to, the less time it takes to recover. Consequently, he focuses on preserving the bone and surrounding tissue as much as possible. The extraction itself is done gently to minimize damage as much as possible.
I’ve been to Dr. Grellner’s office three times and with each visit, I was welcomed and well taken care of. Dr. Grellner removed all four of my wisdom teeth and the experience went surprisingly well. I was given an IV and I’m relieved to report that I experienced little to NO pain from this procedure!
The staff was constantly smiling, it made it difficult not to be happy even when you’re getting teeth pulled! Great group of people and they all come highly recommended.
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