Are you concerned that your wisdom teeth may be causing health problems? If your wisdom teeth are emerging or if you have postponed their extraction, you will likely experience uncomfortable symptoms like facial pain, toothaches, and headaches. In some cases, wisdom tooth retention may shift teeth to unhealthy positions. About Wisdom Teeth They are the last of our teeth to …
Tooth Extraction: The Importance of Bone and Socket Preservation
Treating propelled instances of dental injury and rot can require tooth extraction, however, this treatment alone can’t restore the wellbeing and equalization of your smile. Following an extraction, the basic jawbone can in the end contract, bringing about a genuine trade-off of oral health. Why Socket Preservation Is Important? Socket preservation is essential because it maintains the health of your …
Avoiding Dry Sockets After Wisdom Teeth Removal
Dry socket is a painful condition that can occur after wisdom teeth removal. When a tooth is removed, a hole (known as a socket) is left in the bone. As part of the natural healing process, a blood clot forms in the socket to stop bleeding from the extraction site. Sometimes the blood clot can become dislodged or dissolve, leaving …
Benefits of Removing Wisdom Teeth
Third molars, also called wisdom teeth, are commonly removed because they contribute to a number of oral health conditions. Most of the time, oral health practitioners recommend wisdom teeth removal because retaining third molars can increase a patient’s risk for periodontal disease, tooth decay, and chronic infections called abscesses. Our office performs wisdom teeth removal with the latest technology and …
Signs You May Have Impacted Wisdom Teeth
An impacted tooth is a tooth that has not fully emerged from your gums or jaw. In some cases, a tooth may grow at the wrong angle. This can cause the alignment of surrounding teeth and cause other complications. Early detection gives you more options for addressing the issue, reduces discomfort, and averts other issues related to impaction. Visit Your …
Wisdom Teeth Evaluation in Young Adults
Our bodies continue to grow through our teenage years as we approach adulthood. Most adult jaws can comfortably support 28 teeth. When our third molars begin to appear they often cannot fit comfortably and may be forced to grow in unhealthy positions, impacting other healthy teeth. The American Dental Association recommends that you consult with an Oral Surgeon about whether …
What is an Abscessed Wisdom Tooth?
If you are experiencing continuous throbbing or severe pain from any tooth, that is a sign of an abscess. Wisdom teeth are particularly susceptible to abscesses because of their location. It is very difficult to keep the rearmost portion of the jaw clear of bacteria, especially when the wisdom teeth are partially erupted. Patients faced with an infection of one …
Don’t Ignore Your Wisdom Teeth
It’s ideal to have wisdom teeth expelled in early adulthood if necessary. For the individuals who hold up until a more established age, the dangers and intricacies related to wisdom tooth expulsion are bound to increase Not Removed Wisdom Teeth Complications First, we must explain the complications that can result if wisdom teeth are not removed. The problems include: 1. …
Wise Up For Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth might not be the most important topic but if you have wisdom teeth that are giving you pain or issues, then there are important things you should know about the topic. Wisdom teeth are called wisdom teeth because they erupt (emerge) into the mouth when people are in their late teens or early twenties, affectionately termed the “Age …
What complications are possible after the removal of wisdom teeth?
The removal of wisdom teeth is one of the most common procedures performed in dentistry on a daily basis. While most people will undergo this surgical procedure and do very well, a few people may suffer complications. Severe complications are rare. Following your oral surgeon’s post-operative instructions is the best way to prevent them. Pain: Any surgical procedure comes with …