by Dr. Smith | Jun 5, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Wisdom Teeth
It is estimated that ten million impacted wisdom teeth are removed every year. This means that you or someone you know has probably experienced this type of oral surgery. Even so, the thought of wisdom tooth extraction strikes fear and apprehension in many people....
by Dr. Smith | Jan 31, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Wisdom Teeth
Many people are afraid of getting their wisdom teeth out based on horror stories from the internet or scary tales exaggerated by others. The best way to fight these fears is to learn more about the procedure and what you can truly expect. The first thing to know is...
by Dr. Smith | Dec 20, 2019 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Wisdom Teeth
Evolution has rendered wisdom teeth useless, and a high percentage of these unnecessary molars eventually require removal. When a wisdom tooth, otherwise known as a third molar, cannot erupt into proper alignment, it is called impacted. Oral surgery to extract...
by Dr. Smith | Dec 6, 2019 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Wisdom Teeth
Your “third molars”, which are the molars in the very back that are the last to erupt, usually start to appear during the late teen years. They may not emerge for everyone, but when they do show up they are often problematic. Most people’s jaws don’t have room for...
by Dr. Smith | Jan 25, 2019 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Wisdom Teeth
While not everyone needs to have their wisdom teeth removed, third molars are the most likely to cause you serious dental problems. Monitoring the health of your wisdom teeth, with cooperation from your dental professional, is the best way to avoid serious...
by Dr. Smith | Dec 28, 2018 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Wisdom Teeth
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...