Category: Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom Teeth and When They Cause Problems

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Are you wondering why you’ve been told to remove your third molars? Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the last set of teeth to come in, usually during the late teens or early twenties. Many times, they can bring discomfort and complications, leading to the need for removal. In today’s blog, your team… Read more »

Tracking Your Wisdom Teeth For Removal

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From adolescence into early adulthood, visiting your dentist regularly allows us to track the arrival of your wisdom teeth. While some people may never grow this third set of molars, preparing for their eruption can prevent potential harm to the rest of your smile. We could predict if they risk crowding your existing molars or… Read more »

When Should I Remove My Wisdom Teeth?

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As you enter your teens and early twenties, you may wonder if you should remove your wisdom teeth. This common procedure is seen as a rite of passage by some, but for most, it is vital to protecting your smile from crowding teeth. When you visit your dentist regularly during this period, we can track… Read more »

The Dangers Caused By Wisdom Tooth Eruption

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When you reach your late teens and early 20s, you may find yourself with new teeth. Known as wisdom teeth, or third molars, these can erupt as we approach adulthood and cause severe problems for your smile. Fortunately, our team can help prevent these dangers by extracting wisdom teeth.

When Will I Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed?

An otherwise healthy smile can require extraction services, and may even require oral surgery, when wisdom teeth begin to erupt. The simple but frustrating reality for many is that there is simply no space for these teeth, which is why their arrival can create so many problems. Without the right intervention, issues with crowding, enamel… Read more »

Troubles Linked To Erupting Wisdom Teeth

The movement of your wisdom teeth can turn into a serious problem for your appearance and oral health. Many people lack the space to accommodate wisdom teeth—also known as third molars—and their eruption can cause problems with crowding, enamel damage, and discomfort. If the eruption is disrupted, those third molars can shift or partially erupt,… Read more »

When Your Wisdom Teeth Need To Be Extracted

Typically, the goal is to care for teeth without resorting to extractions. Wisdom teeth are different, as their presence can create several problems as they begin to erupt. Fortunately, when their movement is recognized in time, they can be safely extracted before there are complications. Sunny Smiles is prepared to help you deal with this… Read more »

Handling Your Wisdom Teeth Removal

Wisdom teeth removal can prove important when it comes to preserving your oral health and appearance. When you receive a timely warning about the need to have them out, you can schedule the procedure to take place before there are risks to your oral health and appearance. Patients at Sunny Smiles can count on us… Read more »

Preparing For Wisdom Tooth Extraction

Is it time for you to do something about your wisdom teeth? Unfortunately, by the time you start to feel the discomfort that their arrival can cause, they may be far enough along to create real problems for your oral health and quality of life. The good news is that Sunny Smiles is prepared to… Read more »

Are Your Wisdom Teeth Causing You Pain?

Any kind of dental pain can be alarming, but it can be particularly stressful to feel pain and be at a loss for why the discomfort is affecting you. One reason for discomfort around your molars is the eruption of wisdom teeth, which can push against their neighbors, become impacted, and generally create problems for… Read more »