Skip to Content
chevron-left chevron-right chevron-up chevron-right chevron-left arrow-back star phone quote checkbox-checked search wrench info shield play connection mobile coin-dollar spoon-knife ticket pushpin location gift fire feed bubbles home heart calendar price-tag credit-card clock envelop facebook instagram twitter youtube pinterest yelp google reddit linkedin envelope bbb pinterest homeadvisor angies

Oral Surgery is Available Now in Algonquin, IL with Dr. Audrey Sim

Sometimes your tooth is so damaged or poorly positioned that you must have it extracted. If your tooth is unsalvageable, Dr. Audrey Sim at Algonquin Smiles in Algonquin, Illinois, remove your tooth quickly and painlessly. If you have a toothache, a decayed tooth, or an impacted wisdom tooth, call Dr. Audrey Sim’s warm and friendly staff or book an appointment online. Dr. Audrey Sim performs gentle, pain-free oral surgery on women, men, teens, and children who live in Algonquin, Carpentersville, Crystal Lake, Huntley, and Lake in the Hills, Illinois.

two women smiling together

Oral Surgery Q & A

Why do I need oral surgery?

Dr. Audrey Sim may need to perform oral surgery if your tooth is severely damaged or if you have impacted wisdom teeth. When they prepare your teeth for orthodontics, they may need to remove one or two teeth to give your remaining teeth room to move into a better and more functional alignment.

Why can’t my tooth be saved?

When the damage is too severe, or if the tooth is causing functional problems, Dr. Audrey Sim extracts it in a pain-free office procedure. After performing routine extractions of decayed or broken teeth, Dr. Audrey Sim may fit you with a false replacement tooth, such as a dental implant.

Does oral surgery hurt?

Dr. Audrey Sim’s goal is to extract your tooth or teeth quickly, safely, and painlessly. They give you nitrous oxide before your procedure so that you don’t feel any pain or discomfort. Nitrous oxide also alleviates anxiety.

mom smiling with her daughter
What is an impacted wisdom tooth?

Wisdom teeth are a third set of molars, which usually begin erupting after you are about 18 years old. Our ancestors may have needed wisdom teeth to chew coarse grains and roots, but they serve no function for most modern men and women.

Modern mouths aren’t usually large enough to accommodate these extra molars. When the wisdom teeth try to break through the gums, they may get impacted (stuck), which causes pain and infection. Wisdom teeth can also push against your other teeth, shifting them out of alignment. In either case, Dr. Audrey Sim recommends extraction.

What are signs that I need an extraction?

If you have impacted wisdom teeth, or a severely broken, infected, or damaged tooth, Dr. Audrey Sim may recommend an extraction. Signs that you need an extraction include:

  • Wisdom teeth that can’t break through
  • Badly broken or damaged tooth
  • Painful tooth
  • Foul breath
  • Crowded teeth
  • Swollen and painful gums (periodontal disease)
  • Swollen and painful jaw
  • Difficulty moving or opening your jaw
What happens if I don’t extract a tooth?

If your tooth cannot be saved, but you choose not to extract it, you could experience serious consequences, such as:

  • Gum infections and cysts
  • Gum decay
  • Permanent tooth loss
  • Bone destruction
  • Systemic infections

At Algonquin Smiles, Dr. Audrey Sim painlessly extracts your tooth and restore your oral health. For expert dental care, give us a call and schedule an appointment. Reach out to our office by calling 847-854-9833 at your earliest convenience!