by dds2017 | Nov 11, 2022 | Dental Topics 2, Wisdom Teeth, Blog
Whether you are a teenager or an adult, you may have pain associated with your wisdom teeth. In a perfect situation, these back molars erupt last and fit right into your mouth without problems. Many people are not so lucky, however. It is common for these teeth to... 
by dds2017 | Sep 16, 2022 | Dental Topics 2, Wisdom Teeth, Blog
Evolution has rendered wisdom teeth useless, and a high percentage of these unnecessary molars eventually require removal. When a wisdom tooth, otherwise known as a third molar, cannot erupt into proper alignment, it is called impacted. Oral surgery to extract... 
by dds2017 | Aug 19, 2022 | Dental Topics 2, Wisdom Teeth, Blog
A wisdom tooth is often extracted to correct an existing dental problem or to prevent the possibility of problems that may arise in the future. Some problems associated with wisdom teeth are: Your jaw may be too small to accommodate the eruption of your wisdom teeth,... 
by dds2017 | Jun 24, 2022 | Dental Topics 2, Wisdom Teeth, Blog
Wisdom teeth are really just your third molars, located in the very back of your tooth arch and are the last of your adult teeth to erupt. They most commonly erupt between the ages of 17 and 20. Most people have them, but for some people, these third molars simply do... 
by dds2017 | Apr 8, 2022 | Dental Topics 2, Wisdom Teeth, Blog
Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars, and usually emerge in the late teens or early twenties. Standard dental practice is to remove wisdom teeth prior to them being fully formed when the roots have not yet had a chance to develop and fully root into the jaw.... 
by dds2017 | Jul 16, 2021 | Dental Topics 2, Wisdom Teeth, Blog
Surgery to remove wisdom teeth is one of the most common procedures that oral surgeons and dentists perform. It is important to follow your doctor’s instructions afterwards for the best chances of quick and complete recovery. Here are some tips for taking care of...
