Treatment for Impacted Wisdom Teeth in Dallas, TX
Do you have impacted wisdom teeth? If so, it may be necessary to remove them. Dr. Cory Nguyen, DDS, a specialist in impacted wisdom teeth extraction, can help. He serves patients at Beyond Dental and Implant Center, located conveniently at 13655 Preston Rd Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75240. To get the dental care you need for optimal health, contact us or book an appointment online.
Table of Contents:
– A brief history of wisdom teeth
– What causes wisdom teeth to become impacted?
– The problems caused by impacted wisdom teeth
– Diagnosing impacted wisdom teeth
– Extraction, the treatment for impacted wisdom teeth
Your wisdom teeth, or third molars, are the very last teeth to erupt. Most adult teeth have appeared by age 13, but wisdom teeth don’t typically show themselves until the late teens to early 20s. Because of this late arrival, wisdom teeth are also the most likely to become impacted and cause further dental issues which we can treat at Beyond Dental and Implant Center.
A brief history of wisdom teeth
Wisdom teeth were once necessary for the human diet thousands of years ago when rough, uncooked foods needed to be broken down. With the invention of cooking, our diets became softer and the need for wisdom teeth decreased. Despite this, the third molars continue to develop even as the human jaw has gotten smaller over time.
What causes wisdom teeth to become impacted?
Impacted wisdom teeth are typically the result of there not being enough room in the arch of the jaw or the tooth growing at an odd angle. In some cases, there might be a blockage in the bone or soft tissue that blocks the tooth’s path.
The problems caused by impacted wisdom teeth
Impacted wisdom teeth can cause complications like overcrowding, leading to bruxism and TMJ disorder; infections due to partially-erupted wisdom teeth being difficult to clean, the formation of cysts leading to bone loss, and damage to nearby teeth.
Diagnosing impacted wisdom teeth
If you feel pain at the back of your jaw, set up an appointment as soon as you can with us. We’ll check your mouth for any signs of damage or infection and take dental X-rays to see the current state of your wisdom teeth, identify any cysts or potential damage to your jawbone.
Extraction, the treatment for impacted wisdom teeth
The most effective way to handle impacted wisdom teeth is through extraction. Extractions can be simple or surgical, with wisdom teeth typically requiring the latter under a local anesthetic. Your gums are stitched back together after the sockets are cleaned out post-extraction. Regular tooth extraction can help ease discomfort and significantly improve your life. Visit Beyond Dental and Implant Center if you think your wisdom teeth are impacted.
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– Dental Implant
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