Why are Wisdom Teeth Extracted?

 

Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars that most people get in their late teens or early twenties. Sometimes these teeth can be a valuable asset to the mouth when healthy and properly aligned, but more often, they are misaligned and require removal. At Bridge Smile Dental Group P.A. our doctors can discuss the position and health of your wisdom teeth and provide extraction services if necessary. 

Impacted wisdom teeth that can potentially cause problems, like infections, need to be removed. When a wisdom tooth only emerges partially, a flap of skin called an operculum may form over the tooth. This can make the tooth hard to clean, and pieces of food may be caught under the skin. This makes it easy for an infection, called pericoronitis, to develop. Wisdom teeth may not need to be removed if they are healthy, fully erupted, positioned correctly and biting properly with their opposite teeth and able to be cleaned as part of daily hygiene practices. 

If your wisdom teeth are causing you pain, give us a call to discuss your treatment options. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.bridgesmilesdental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Bridge Smile Dental Group P.A. in Somerville, NJ, call 908-725-0400.

Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars that most people get in their late teens or early twenties. Sometimes these teeth can be a valuable asset to the mouth when healthy and properly aligned, but more often, they are misaligned and require removal. At Bridge Smile Dental Group P.A. our doctors can discuss the position and health of your wisdom teeth and provide extraction services if necessary.

Impacted wisdom teeth that can potentially cause problems, like infections, need to be removed. When a wisdom tooth only emerges partially, a flap of skin called an operculum may form over the tooth. This can make the tooth hard to clean, and pieces of food may be caught under the skin. This makes it easy for an infection, called pericoronitis, to develop. Wisdom teeth may not need to be removed if they are healthy, fully erupted, positioned correctly and biting properly with their opposite teeth and able to be cleaned as part of daily hygiene practices.

If your wisdom teeth are causing you pain, give us a call to discuss your treatment options. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.bridgesmilesdental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Bridge Smile Dental Group P.A. in Somerville, NJ, call 908-725-0400.