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If your wisdom teeth are impacted, it may be time to think about visiting a dentist. Extracting these teeth can help you avoid serious oral health problems and cosmetic concerns. Not everyone requires the removal of these molars, but your dentist can determine whether this makes sense for you. Extracting these teeth can keep more…

People often have wisdom teeth extraction performed when these teeth come in behind the second molars of the upper and lower jaw. Wisdom teeth appear between the ages of 17-25 and may crowd the other teeth, causing pain and possibly changing the bite of the teeth. Those who undergo an extraction often have questions about…

Wisdom teeth cannot fit in the mouth. Four of your adult teeth are wisdom teeth. These teeth erupt after the second molars are already set in the back of the mouth. Because of this, wisdom teeth do not erupt the right way. Some of them cannot even break through the gums. If you want to…

Sleep apnea affects tens of millions of American adults. Without an effective treatment solution, obstructive sleep apnea can cause symptoms that affect the patient negatively at night and throughout each day. The good news is that there are effective treatment solutions for sleep apnea. In this review, we discuss the most popular options from a…

Are you considering getting partial dentures to replace your missing teeth? This can be a good solution to tooth loss. This may not make the most sense in every situation, but your dentist can help you decide if the treatment is right. There are benefits to choosing these dentures to restore your smile. There are…

There are numerous reasons why dental professionals recommend wisdom teeth extraction, and one is to prevent teeth misalignment. Wisdom teeth are the third molars located in the lower and upper parts of the jaw, behind the other molars on both sides. The teeth generally appear years after the other permanent teeth have come up. In…

When you think about wisdom teeth extraction, it might sound like a scary experience. The process can be invasive and require some recovery time. Still, removing wisdom teeth is often the right decision. This procedure can prevent pain and discomfort as well as a variety of oral health problems. If wisdom teeth erupt, they can…

The thought of getting a root canal is, for many people, one of the scariest dental procedures possible. This treatment can cause a person to feel nervous and anxious. The truth is that your dentist will have the knowledge and training to successfully perform this treatment without you being in much pain. It is helpful…

If you have wisdom teeth coming in, it may be a good idea to talk to your dentist. Removing these teeth might be the right option so that you can avoid pain and discomfort. There often is not enough space for these teeth to grow in properly. This creates a host of concerns and health…

Wisdom teeth are notorious for not coming in well and leaving your mouth feeling crowded. There are other health concerns and cosmetic issues that can arise when these teeth are impacted. It should not be a surprise why dentists frequently recommend that these teeth come out, often before they erupt. If you decide not to…

Wisdom teeth extraction is common among teens and people in their early 20s. If you are around this age or have a child in this period of life, it is time to consider this procedure. Your dentist can evaluate you or your son or daughter to determine the appropriate next steps. These third molars often…

Your third molars are your wisdom teeth. These teeth appear between 14 and 30 years old. Your mouth is not big enough to have two third molars on the upper jaw and another two on the lower jaw. This results in third molars growing in incorrect positions. Infection is a common outcome of wisdom teeth.…