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Wisdom teeth are the third molars that begin to appear in late adulthood. When these teeth are in their proper place, all is well. But often times, wisdom teeth can become painful when they crowd other teeth, and can lead to other problems.
At Feel Good Dentistry we never want you or your child to be in pain. We often recommend oral surgery for wisdom tooth extraction to alleviate the discomfort of impacted wisdom teeth, and to ensure that all the rest of the teeth come in straight. Regular monitoring of the wisdom teeth can keep you or your child from requiring further dental corrections later in life.
A root canal is a procedure used to salvage a tooth by removing an infected and damaged root nerve. The surgery involves gently removing the nerve and pulp, to prevent further damage to the surrounding teeth and gum.
No one likes the term ‘root canal’. While a great deal of UN-sedated patients simply sleep through a root canal, this sometimes necessary procedure has a terrible reputation. At Feel Good Dentistry, we strive to make dental procedure painless, in fact, we can’t remember a root canal we have ever performed that was painful! What’s more, for those who absolutely need it, with sedation dentistry techniques you can doze off with little to no recollection of the procedure. you will feel like you were “out” and woke up to healthy teeth.
Although 32 teeth are considered a full set, most people only have room in their mouths for 28. Our Miami, FL, dental clinic provides wisdom tooth extractions for patients who need their third molars removed before they do harm.
At one time, wisdom teeth were necessary for eating foods that were difficult to chew, such as raw meat or woody plants. Over time, as our diets changed, our jaws became smaller — yet wisdom teeth still continue to grow in most adolescents and young adults. However, not only are these teeth unnecessary, but they can do damage to your mouth and other teeth.
The most common reason dentists remove wisdom teeth is because most people do not have room for them in their mouths. If these teeth are allowed erupt and grow in, they can create all kinds of problems, not the least of which is pushing your other teeth out of alignment, ruining any orthodontic work you might have had.
Wisdom teeth that are not removed may become impacted. An impacted wisdom tooth can sometimes be painful. It can also grow in at an angle, sometimes below the gumline, and disrupt your other teeth.
When wisdom teeth are allowed to emerge, they are often more susceptible to cavities, because it is difficult to clean them properly. If they don’t fully emerge, your gums may start to grow over them, creating a haven for bacteria.
Our dentist watches wisdom tooth development carefully in our young patients. By taking digital X-rays, we can tell when the optimal time to remove wisdom teeth is by ensuring they are fully formed but still below the gumline.
When we recommend wisdom tooth removal to you, you will want to schedule the procedure with our dentist office when you have some downtime in your schedule, as it usually takes a few days to recover. You will need to have someone drive you to the procedure, as you will be sedated and unable to drive home.
Depending on the developmental stage of your wisdom teeth, our dentist may need to put stiches in after he removes your teeth. The procedure is often quick — less than a half-hour, but can vary depending on whether you are having all four wisdom teeth removed or fewer and if there are any complications.
After your wisdom teeth removal, you’ll need to rest at home for a few days, take ibuprofen and eat soft foods. You won’t be allowed to smoke, drink through a straw or swish water around your mouth, as it could dislodge the blot clot that forms, resulting in pain and possible infection.
Remember, not only is wisdom tooth removal important, it’s painless at our dental clinic. We use sedation dentistry so you won’t feel a thing.
Besides wisdom tooth extraction, our Miami dentist office provides tooth restorations, dental implants, cosmetic dentistry and more.
To learn if you need wisdom tooth removal, make an appointment at our dental clinic today.
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