Wisdom teeth are third molars at the rear of the mouth, the last adult teeth to emerge. The majority of patients have four wisdom teeth, two upper and two lower. Wisdom teeth develop within a socket in the jaw in the same manner as all other teeth, protected by gums and tissue until they grow and break through the surface. In some cases, however, wisdom teeth only partially erupt, or not at all due to overcrowding, and become impacted. Impacted[…] Read More
Wisdom teeth are the last set of molars to emerge, typically during the late teenage years or early 20s, and they vary in number. Some people may develop two, and some may have four or more or none at all. Wisdom teeth frequently do not completely emerge through the gum line and become impacted. If left untreated or not extracted, wisdom teeth can cause inflammation, infection, tenderness, swelling, pain, headaches, chronic bad breath, and more. Wisdom teeth are the least[…] Read More
The thought of having several teeth extracted at once is understandably intimidating for many patients. It is natural to have questions and concerns about safety and options for the procedure. It is not uncommon for a patient to require having more than one tooth pulled at the same time. Some patients have tooth decay or periodontal disease, while others have suffered dental trauma or have badly positioned teeth. If you feel overwhelmed about getting multiple teeth extracted at once, you[…] Read More
Wisdom tooth removal is one of the most common types of oral surgery. Most patients begin to recover within three or four days, but full recovery can take up to a week or two. Although every patient is different, here is a typical timeline for wisdom tooth extraction recovery: Tips for a Quick Recovery You can increase your chances of a quick and smooth recovery by heeding the following tips. Control bleeding. Some bleeding after wisdom tooth removal is to[…] Read More
It is a rare occurrence for patients to have their wisdom teeth come in correctly without any issues. The third molars in the back of a human’s mouth, wisdom teeth normally start to emerge during the late teens or early adult years. Unless they come in healthy and in a straight and normal position, erupting wisdom teeth come in painfully and can cause major damage to your gums. However, there are several other reasons to get your wisdom teeth removed,[…] Read More
