by Dr. Smith | Sep 23, 2022 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Wisdom Teeth
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 Dr. Smith | Jul 15, 2022 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Wisdom Teeth
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...
by Dr. Smith | Apr 29, 2022 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Wisdom Teeth
If your teen is scheduled to have wisdom teeth extraction surgery, you might be feeling stressed-out about the procedure and how you can best prepare for what’s to come. Surgery can be frightening. As the adult, it’s your role to get the information you need and to...
by Dr. Smith | Apr 22, 2022 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Wisdom Teeth
If you didn’t have your wisdom teeth out as a young person, you may be wondering about having them out as an adult. Your dentist may have recommended that you prevent future infections, cysts or pain in the jaw due to wisdom teeth that are growing under other teeth –...
by Dr. Smith | Mar 25, 2022 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Wisdom Teeth
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 Dr. Smith | Nov 19, 2021 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Wisdom Teeth
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,...