The wisdom teeth are new molars that erupt in the rear of your mouth. Without extraction, these could cause problems for the health, function, and beauty of your smile. Which is why we recommend removing them! With our team at Charlottesville Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Centers, we can protect you from the dangers associated with wisdom teeth!
For most of our teeth, an extraction is something to be avoided. The good news is that timely dental checkups and good daily care can make this easier. If a problem does arise, it is often possible to have it caught and treated before there are complications that demand this kind of approach. With that said, your wisdom teeth receive a different approach. These teeth, also known as your third molars, create problems because there is often too little space for them. To prevent problems, your Charlottesville, VA oral surgery clinic can effectively extract them before they move into place and create new issues for your smile.Are you worried about your wisdom teeth? For many, these last molars begin to erupt early in adulthood. And it's not at all uncommon for them to erupt incorrectly or painfully, requiring extraction. So how do you know that your wisdom teeth will need to be...
Did you know that having your wisdom teeth removed could spare you from a number of oral health concerns? It’s true; in fact, keeping your wisdom teeth increases your risks for periodontal disease, tooth decay, and abscesses. Our oral surgeon provides gentle wisdom teeth extraction...
Could your wisdom teeth be contributing to issues like orofacial discomfort, headaches, and the misalignment of your teeth? Some people experience quality of life issues when their wisdom teeth emerge and others can develop serious oral health concerns like tooth decay and gum disease when...
If you have an upcoming oral surgery scheduled to have your wisdom teeth extracted, you probably have some questions about what to expect after your treatment and how you should adjust your daily life the days following treatment so that you enjoy an optimal and...
Wisdom teeth are the most commonly extracted teeth among adults. This is because the emergence of these teeth can lead to the development of oral disease and problems including tooth decay, periodontal (gum) disease, abscesses, TMJ disorder, and misaligned teeth. For the most part, dental...
Did you receive braces as a child or teenager? Did you know that when your wisdom teeth come in they could reverse all the progress made by orthodontic treatment? It is true. When wisdom teeth erupt through the gums in early adulthood, they will crowd...
Many patients who are not experiencing symptoms due to impacted wisdom teeth may wonder why it’s recommended that they have those teeth extracted. Some may even opt to keep their wisdom teeth rather than undergo the surgical procedure needed to remove them. If you’re weighing...
Has your dentist recommended that you visit an oral surgeon for a tooth extraction because your wisdom teeth are coming in? You might be wondering why wisdom teeth should be removed - especially if you don’t feel discomfort or don’t notice any changes in your...