by dds2017 | Jan 31, 2020 | Dental Topics 2, Wisdom Teeth, Blog
Tooth pain can be one of the most uncomfortable types of pain there is. It can make your whole jaw and head ache, interfere with eating, and cause your teeth to be more sensitive. One common reason for a toothache is your wisdom teeth, which are the molars in the very... 
by dds2017 | Dec 27, 2019 | Dental Topics 2, Wisdom Teeth, Blog
Some people would rather endure tooth pain than have their wisdom teeth extracted during surgery. Most of the time, fears are based on irrational tales that people read on the internet or hear from others. The truth is that wisdom tooth surgery is extremely common and... 
by dds2017 | Nov 1, 2019 | Dental Topics 2, Wisdom Teeth, Blog
Wisdom teeth got their name because they are the final teeth to develop, usually in the late teens to early twenties, at a time when a person becomes fully mature or “wise.” Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars in the very back of the mouth. Most people... 
by dds2017 | Apr 12, 2019 | Dental Topics 2, Wisdom Teeth, Blog
Chewing and swallowing can be tricky after wisdom tooth extraction. Gauze pads and a sore mouth can make eating sound unappealing, but it is vital to your healing to maintain a healthy diet. When you have a tooth extracted, a clot forms to help with healing. It’s... 
by dds2017 | Nov 30, 2018 | Dental Topics 2, Wisdom Teeth, Blog
Most dental professionals recommend having third molars, or wisdom teeth, removed in early adulthood, preferably before they are fully formed and rooted into the jaw. Generally, this means having wisdom teeth extracted between the ages of 17 and 25. Waiting until you... 
by dds2017 | Nov 2, 2018 | Dental Topics 2, Wisdom Teeth, Blog
Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars and the last adult teeth to erupt into the mouth. Most people have four wisdom teeth, two on the bottom and two on top. Many people do not have enough room for these molars to emerge completely, causing them to become impacted...
