Category: Wisdom Teeth

Third Molars Can Cause Major Damage

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Whether you are a teenager or the parent of one, it is vital that you familiarize yourself with the process of developing your third set of molars. This last set, also known as your wisdom teeth, can lead to serious complications with your oral health. Nobody enjoys the concept of surgery, but often extracting these… Read more »

Don’t Wait To Treat Wisdom Tooth Pain

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The possibility of oral surgery can be anxiety-inducing in all of us, and when you’re a teenager, you might not know the necessity of having your wisdom teeth monitored as they grow. But these can cause serious problems, and often need to be removed in order to give you the brightest and healthiest smile available… Read more »

Don’t Ignore Your Wisdom Teeth

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When an adolescent develops their wisdom teeth, they might be likely to ignore the problem, or to figure that it will correct itself on its own. This is risky, as while some may develop properly, many others will grow in a way that is unhealthy. Those teeth will need to be removed, and in the… Read more »

When To Seek Wisdom Teeth Extraction

Tooth extraction is often a last resort when an oral health issue needs to be addressed. Through different restorative services, we are often able to save teeth that are at risk for being lost. Wisdom teeth can call for a different strategy. With these teeth, we do recommend extraction, and we also perform this service… Read more »

Why Do Wisdom Teeth Exist?

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We only hear about wisdom teeth when there are issues with them. They don’t appear to do too much good even when they are healthy. So why do we have them? If we are evolving, are our mouths as well? It is easier to recognize if there are issues with your wisdom teeth if you… Read more »

Check On Your Child’s Wisdom Teeth

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When your children are teenagers, interpreting their emotions and moods can be, well, tricky. Sometimes parents have a hard time determining whether or not their child needs to see a dentist urgently to examine their teeth. Wisdom teeth are often an issue with teenagers, and sometimes they put off their extractions. High school is full… Read more »

When Your Wisdom Teeth Need To Go

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You surely know many people who have gotten their wisdom teeth removed; everyone enjoys recounting their experiences and sharing their stories. Fortunately, if you need to have yours extracted, you can find comfort and tips from those who have already gone through it. However, it is still important to gain insights from a professional who… Read more »

Act Quickly For Wisdom Teeth Extraction

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Although wisdom teeth extraction is an exceedingly common oral surgery procedure, it is still essential to get them removed quickly when your dentist or dentist suggests. Even though it is a routine surgery — and you’ve probably heard lots of friends say it’s not a big deal — it is important to not be complacent…. Read more »

Intricacies Of Wisdom Tooth Removal

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Taking care of your smile is a lifelong process and one that often requires a bit more than most people are willing to put in. In fact, it is going to take much more than just brushing your teeth daily to lay a good foundation for a healthy smile, and sometimes this can lead to… Read more »

Wisdom Teeth Removal Can Improve Taste

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Having your wisdom teeth pulled is a very universal experience. It almost seems like a rite of passage as you enter adulthood. Of course, not everyone needs to have it done, but it certainly seems like many of our friends, family, and peers have experiences they are happy to share whenever the procedure comes up… Read more »