It is quite common for a patient’s wisdom teeth to become impacted as their smile develops. Because impacted wisdom teeth can cause multiple issues, many of these patients will choose to work with an oral surgeon to have their wisdom teeth extracted. Why do wisdom teeth become impacted? The wisdom teeth, which are also known… Continue reading Wisdom Teeth Extraction: Reduce The Risk Of Gum Disease
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Wisdom Teeth Extraction: Common Questions and Answers
Has your dentist recommended that you visit an oral surgeon for wisdom teeth extraction? If so, it is important to act quickly. Keeping your wisdom teeth could lead to serious oral health problems and a reduced quality of life. Following you’ll find answers to common questions about this necessary procedure. What are wisdom teeth and… Continue reading Wisdom Teeth Extraction: Common Questions and Answers
What Is a Soft Tissue Impacted Tooth?
Teeth become impacted when they cannot erupt properly into the smile. The impaction may occur in the bone or in the soft tissue. A soft tissue impacted tooth has emerged through the bone but continues to be covered by gum tissue. Wisdom teeth are particularly prone to this issue, as many people do not… Continue reading What Is a Soft Tissue Impacted Tooth?
Why Do We Get Wisdom Teeth?
At some point, all of us will probably face wisdom teeth extraction. This last set of molars typically emerges in our late teens or early twenties. In most cases, there is not enough room for them in the mouth, and they must be extracted. What Are Wisdom Teeth? Wisdom teeth are the fourth set of… Continue reading Why Do We Get Wisdom Teeth?
Knock out Tooth Pain,Thanks to Sedation Dentistry
If you have been experiencing tooth pain but have not seen the dentist due to dental anxiety, sedation dentistry can help. Sedation can help you stay comfortable and stress-free while you get a chance to catch up on any neglected dental work, including complicated issues like tooth extractions or complex restorations. What is Sedation Dentistry… Continue reading Knock out Tooth Pain,Thanks to Sedation Dentistry
Wisdom Teeth: Should they stay or go?
Third molars (or wisdom teeth) are the last teeth to erupt. And in some cases, they don’t come in at all. For individuals that don’t suffer from overcrowding, a malocclusion, or any complications due to third molars, wisdom teeth extraction may never be required. But for many, one or more of those third molars is… Continue reading Wisdom Teeth: Should they stay or go?
Sedation dentistry: Is it really possible to relax in the oral surgeon’s chair?
Sedation dentistry is a technique that allows you to be calm and relaxed during your dentist visits. It’s particularly helpful during restorations or other dental work. Sedation can also help during oral surgery, such as wisdom tooth extraction, or during periodontal work. Sedation Dentistry and How It Works Sedation dentistry makes use of a mild… Continue reading Sedation dentistry: Is it really possible to relax in the oral surgeon’s chair?
Is it time to have your wisdom teeth removed?
Wisdom teeth extraction is a common procedure, since most people don’t have enough room in their mouths to accommodate this extra set of molars. Quite often, they become impacted and must be removed by an oral surgeon. If you’re experiencing symptoms that indicate your wisdom teeth are impacted, talk to your dentist about having them… Continue reading Is it time to have your wisdom teeth removed?
Preserve natural teeth with dental implants
If you have missing teeth, it’s important to have them replaced to prevent long-term problems. Unfortunately, some of the existing methods of tooth replacement require alteration of your remaining natural teeth. With dental implants, you can get a brand new tooth or set of teeth without any restructuring of your other teeth. Dental Implants and… Continue reading Preserve natural teeth with dental implants