The underlying bone structure of your mouth is largely responsible for giving your teeth the strength to bite and chew foods. If it’s compromised by tooth decay, extraction or chronic periodontal disease, the loss of structure can lead to several complications. In some cases, it might make dental restorations like dental implants unfeasible. In a… Read more »
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Wisdom Tooth Extraction Is a Wise Preventative Measure
The wisdom teeth lurking deep within the gums at the back or your mouth can pose a serious threat to your long-term oral health. These vestigial third molars start to emerge in late adolescence. Since the back of the mouth has little room to spare, wisdom teeth can become painfully impacted. In time, this can… Read more »
Important Information for a Speedy Recovery After Wisdom Tooth Extraction
If one or more of your wisdom teeth have become impacted or fused to the surrounding bone tissues, they might not be viable for conventional extraction at a dental office. In cases like these, your oral surgeon, Dr. [doctor_name], advocates having your wisdom teeth extracted at [practice_name]. The extractions can usually be performed in a… Read more »
Why We Often Extract Wisdom Teeth
The wisdom teeth, or the third molars in official terminology, are a remnant from human history when our foods were more difficult to chew and harder to digest. Our jaws have changed and shortened since then, so the wisdom teeth can often grow in improperly and cause a number of different problems for oral health…. Read more »
Quality Aftercare is Essential to a Speedy Recovery After Removing Wisdom Teeth
Dr. [doctor_name] commonly recommends having the wisdom teeth extracted at some point after all 32 permanent teeth have emerged from the gums. Â Wisdom tooth extraction is a form or oral surgery, and quality preparation and aftercare are essential to your son or daughter having a speedy recovery. While the gums are healing you will need… Read more »