by Dr. Smith | Oct 9, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars, and usually emerge in the late teens or early twenties. Standard dental practice is to remove wisdom teeth prior to them being fully formed when the roots have not yet had a chance to develop and fully root into the jaw....
by Dr. Smith | Jul 31, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Wisdom Teeth
Whether you are a teenager or an adult, you may have pain associated with your wisdom teeth. In a perfect situation, these back molars erupt last and fit right into your mouth without problems. Many people are not so lucky, however. It is common for these teeth to...
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...