How Wisdom Tooth Extraction Is Done
Typically, wisdom tooth extraction is done when the patient is under anesthesia. The procedure can take place at the dentist’s office, a hospital, or an outpatient clinic, depending on the complexity of the case and a patient’s level of anxiety about the procedure. Here is how the procedure goes: Incision: An incision made in the […]
What You Need to Know About Wisdom Teeth
It’s important to understand how wisdom teeth grow, when they show up, and the damage they can do to your mouth so you can do everything possible to prevent a wisdom tooth emergency. Here are some facts to know: Impacted wisdom teeth: Impacted wisdom teeth do not always break through the gums. Partially impacted wisdom […]
Complications Caused by Wisdom Teeth
If you get braces as a teenager, your dentist and orthodontist will work together to determine if and when your wisdom teeth need to be removed. The last thing anyone wants after all that effort to straighten your teeth is for four extra teeth to pop up and wreck your alignment and bite. Even if […]