What Should I Expect? Wisdom Teeth Surgery
Category: Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom Teeth: Guide to a Smooth Recovery
Recovering from wisdom teeth removal surgery is a manageable process when you’re equipped with the right information and a little planning. At Texas Institute of Oral, Facial & Implant Surgery, we’re dedicated to providing our patients in Midlothian, TX, with exceptional care and support throughout their wisdom tooth extraction journey. Common Reasons Wisdom Teeth Are… Read more »
Why Don’t Wisdom Teeth Fit? History and Evolution of Third Molars
One of the most common dental surgeries performed today is having wisdom teeth extracted. But why is this so common and what is causing our teeth to not fit into our jaws? There is quite a bit of history to why this occurs. Ancestors If our wisdom teeth are such a problem, what did our… Read more »
How Wisdom Teeth Affect Your Oral Health
One of the most common complaints of Midlothian patients experiencing wisdom tooth impaction is a general soreness of the tissue surrounding the wisdom tooth coming in. Wisdom teeth can become impacted when there is not enough room in our jawbone for them to fully erupt properly, like the rest of our teeth will. This causes… Read more »
Can I Keep My Wisdom Teeth?
Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the last teeth to develop and usually appear in your late teens or early twenties. While some people have no problems with their wisdom teeth, others may experience pain, infections, and other issues that require removal. But the fact remains that some people never have issues with… Read more »
Spring Break Wisdom Tooth Exams
Spring break is a great time to catch up on doctor visits, dentist’s appointments, and yes, your teen’s wisdom tooth exams. If you are a high school student in Midlothian, Waxahachie, Cedar Hill, Mansfield, or coming home from college for a few days, consider taking advantage of your break to schedule a wisdom tooth exam… Read more »
Is it Bad to Have Partially Erupted Wisdom Teeth?
Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, can cause a variety of oral health problems if they don’t fully erupt or if they become impacted. Partially erupted wisdom teeth are especially concerning, as they can be difficult to clean and can lead to a host of other dental issues. If you have partially erupted wisdom… Read more »
Did You Know: Extra and Missing Wisdom Teeth
Each of our teeth erupts at different stages of life. Our baby teeth come in but then fall out, giving way to our adult teeth. Our wisdom teeth tend to be the last set of teeth that emerge and are almost forgotten about until they begin making their way through the gums. At times,… Read more »
Wisdom Teeth FAQs
Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are something most of us have. Not everyone who develops wisdom teeth needs to have them removed. Some people go their entire lives without any issues or needing to have them extracted. Here are a few FAQs to help you get to know a little more about wisdom teeth. … Read more »
Yes, There’s Time To Fit in Wisdom Teeth Removal Over The Holiday Break
Scheduling appointments for yourself or other family members can take quite a lot of juggling. This is especially the case if you have teens or college students’ schedules to work with. The holidays are a time when students return home and some parents are taking extra time off from work. This makes the holiday break… Read more »