Your child needs to see their dentist at least twice a year for routine checkups, and when you skip them, you put your child at risk. Common oral health issues like gingivitis and tooth decay can happen when they ignore their oral health needs, so it’s important to stick to their schedule. When they reach their later adolescent years, these visits become even more valuable for another reason: the development of their third and final set of molars. Their dentist needs to track their wisdom teeth development in order to protect your child from potential complications.
With our team at Sunny Smiles, you can be sure that your teen has the dental care that they need. We appreciate the opportunity to be a part of their oral health education, and when they reach later adolescence, that means paying attention to wisdom tooth development. When left untreated, these teeth can cause major dental damage, including shifting their alignment or even cracking their existing natural ones. Keep an eye on their smile with consistent checkups.
Pay attention to their wisdom teeth. Schedule their next checkup today.
Your Teen Needs To See The Dentist
If they push back against the idea of visiting the dentist, it’s not out of the ordinary. After all, they’re teenagers, and they are not known for being agreeable all the time. But they still have oral health needs, and it’s up to you to make sure that they see the necessary healthcare professionals that they need to keep up with their smile. That starts with a dedication to their dental checkups; even though we’re sure that they are taking the time to brush and floss, it’s still a good idea to keep them close to their dentist. Because during their later adolescence, their last set of molars could pose problems if ignored.
Why Do We Have Wisdom Teeth?
The short answer is that these teeth are evolutionary holdovers from a time when we needed more chewing power. Through evolution, our faces have become smaller as we’ve started to cook our food, and that leaves less room for their wisdom teeth. So, when they come in, it can pose problems for their existing ones.
Sometimes, they may require the extraction of some or all of their wisdom teeth. If it’s a need for your teen, we can help walk them through the process, so they know what’s going on. At their next appointment, ask about their wisdom teeth.
Track Their Wisdom Teeth With Sunny Smiles
If your teen is due for a checkup, it’s time to bring them in. To find out more about the development of their wisdom teeth, or to schedule an appointment, call Sunny Smiles in El Paso, TX at 915.759.7000.