Dental Services

Extractions

Wisdom teeth or third molars are the last teeth to come out into the mouth. If there is room for them, they usually start to appear in the late teens or early twenties. And that is when problems can begin.

An impacted wisdom tooth can push on other teeth. It can be excruciatingly painful when a wisdom tooth is partially in and becomes infected. Wisdom teeth are nearly impossible to keep free of plaque. Plaque causes cavities and periodontal disease, which may start near the wisdom teeth and spread throughout the mouth.

Because of these many serious problems, it is usually better to remove wisdom teeth early, even before they break through the gums. There are many advantages of early removal of wisdom teeth:

  • Roots are still short
  • Easier to remove
  • Less risk of nerve damage
  • Bone fills in better

All of these add up to less pain and faster and easier healing.