What Should I Expect? Wisdom Teeth Surgery
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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 »
Signs and Symptoms of Impacted Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth are usually the last set of your teeth to erupt into your mouth. Sometimes they don’t all come in at the same time, and sometimes it takes months for them to fully make an appearance. There is even a small percentage of people whose wisdom teeth never form, so they don’t ever have… Read more »
Should You Extract Your Tooth?
Teeth can be complicated at times. Choosing to extract one is usually a last resort. If you take care of your teeth well and make your oral health a priority, most can last for decades. They were created to withstand the force of our eating multiple times a day. But when our teeth are not… Read more »
Recent Graduate? Book a Wisdom Teeth Consult Before You Head Off to College!
You’ve tossed your cap in the air! You did it, you graduated from high school! You did all the work, completed all the exams, and passed. There may be one exam that still needs to be completed before you head off to start your new college life. That is an exam to check your wisdom… Read more »
Wisdom Teeth Consultations (Midlothian, Waxahachie, Cedar Hill)
Do you, your teenager, or your college student need to have your wisdom teeth removed? A consultation is the first step. Problems Caused by Wisdom Teeth Third molars are the most common teeth to become impacted. This situation can lead to persistent pain, infection, or swelling. Because of a lack of space, wisdom teeth may… Read more »
Should I See an Oral Surgeon?
When you go to your family physician, they’re there to help you take care of most of your basic health needs, prescribe medications, and guide you toward specific care services or surgeries that arise. But as a general care provider, they don’t specialize in cardiovascular needs, endocrinology disorders, or even perform major reconstructive surgeries there… Read more »
Common Wisdom Tooth Complications
Wisdom teeth typically start to erupt sometime during high school. Depending on the person, the symptoms can come and go or range from mild to chronic. At Texas Institute of Oral, Facial & Implant Surgery, we see several common symptoms of impacted and infected wisdom teeth. Here are some of the more frequent “red… Read more »
Is Dental Anxiety Getting in the Way of Your Oral Surgery?
Dental anxiety, regardless of how “mild” or “severe” it may feel, can often be a barrier when it comes to accessing the dental treatment you deserve. Even if you know you need a particular procedure performed, just one bad experience from the past can prevent you from even scheduling a consultation with your dentist. … Read more »
Impacted Canines: Causes and Treatment
Canines, cuspids, and “eye teeth.” Each of these names refer to those four more pointed teeth that are located in the corners of our smile (just past our front incisors). Their shape makes them ideal for cutting and tearing into firmer food textures, such as meat. In a typical scenario, permanent adult canines erupt… Read more »