Are you keeping up with your teen’s dental appointments? Children have some of the same needs as adults, but they also have some additional ones that are specific to them. By sticking close to their oral health team, you give yourself the opportunity to help your child to grow into a healthy and happy smile…. Read more »
As your teen’s smile develops, it is important to keep a close eye on their oral health. Just like you do, they need consistent checkups with their provider. This means that if you have been a little too laid back in your approach to their oral health needs, you could be putting them at risk… Read more »
As teens grow into their smiles, there are certain things to keep an eye on. One of those is the development of their third molars, commonly called wisdom teeth. These can become a real problem for their smiles, so it is important to track their process and make a decision on whether your teen needs… Read more »
In most cases, your dentist will do their best to protect your natural pearly whites and avoid the need to extract any. This rule does not apply to your wisdom teeth, though. Your third molars, also known as wisdom teeth, are usually planned to be removed before they can cause damage to your smile. Today,… Read more »
Most of your teeth will have fully grown by the time you reach adulthood. However, our third molars (wisdom teeth) come in a bit later. Usually, these structures come in during your late teen years or early twenties. You may notice symptoms like swelling to your gums, sensitivity when chewing, or headaches. When this happens,… Read more »
Our third molars erupt around our late teen years and twenties. During this time, you may notice some discomfort as they begin to develop. In many cases, your dentist will recommend having these removed before they start to cause discomfort, misalignment, or other problems. The team at Sunny Smiles Family Dentistry will help guide you… Read more »
Wisdom teeth extractions are a fairly common procedure, with nearly half of all adults needing at least one taken out during their adulthood. While this is a frequently performed treatment, invasive dental procedures like this may be intimidating to many patients. Your team at Sunny Smiles Family Dentistry in El Paso, TX, is here today… Read more »
Our third molars, also known as wisdom teeth, often grow during our teenage to young adult years. They are not necessary to the function of your oral cavity, and your dentist may choose to have them removed to avoid potential problems. In today’s blog, your Sunny Smiles Family Dentistry in El Paso, TX, will… Read more »
Oral surgery can be anxiety-inducing for many patients. It is not an exciting task to have teeth removed, but it can prevent the need for more extensive dental work in the future. If you have been told your third molars are ready to be removed, the team at Sunny Smiles Family Dentistry in El Paso,… Read more »
When it comes to your pearly whites, your dentist will typically do their best to restore them instead of removing them if they are injured. Wisdom teeth are often the exception to this rule. While problems such as decay and cracks can be restored, impacted molars may benefit more from removal. To prevent complications from… Read more »
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