As we grow older and reach our early 20s, up to four new teeth could erupt. These new molars, known as wisdom teeth, could lead to serious trouble for your oral health and smile stability. To protect your smile, our Commonwealth Oral & Facial Surgery team gently and safely removes them with a tooth extraction.
Wisdom teeth erupt later in life, and their arrival is not something we tend to celebrate. As they move into position, they can create several issues for neighboring teeth. Those problems can include issues with pressure on neighboring teeth, damage to their enamel, and even problems with spacing. As your wisdom teeth—also known as third molars—meet resistance due to a lack of space, they can become impacted, leading to a more difficult removal. Fortunately, the problem can be addressed before complications occur. At our Richmond, VA dentist's office, we help patients who need their third molars extracted. When necessary, we can provide oral surgery to ensure that teeth are properly accessed and removed before they create difficulties for you.At some point, you may need wisdom teeth removal surgery. In fact, roughly 85 percent of adults need their wisdom teeth removed. The question, then, is “why?” Why do people grow wisdom teeth if they only cause problems? When should you have your wisdom teeth...
Wisdom teeth removal is a great investment in your oral health and wellbeing. Having your wisdom teeth removed by an oral surgeon reduces your risk for common dental conditions and can make oral function more comfortable. After your procedure, you will need to temporarily adopt...
Are you struggling with facial pain and headaches? Perhaps you feel discomfort at the back of your mouth, particularly with your gums. If you experience these symptoms, you might have impacted wisdom teeth. Impacted wisdom teeth cannot emerge in healthy positions like other teeth. They also...
If you have an upcoming wisdom teeth extraction procedure, you will have to make some alterations to your diet and daily activities while you recover. When it comes to eating, you should wait several hours after your surgery to consume anything. What you do consume...
Your third molars, more commonly known as your wisdom teeth because they tend to erupt during late adolescence, aka the “age of wisdom,” are the largest teeth in your smile. Many millennia ago, these teeth served important purposes of processing a diet that was much...
Have you ever wondered why you have wisdom teeth? If so, the next question you might have is “why do wisdom teeth come in during adulthood?” These are common questions to have because wisdom teeth present a peculiar issue for modern people. Wisdom teeth are...
Often, patients who are pursuing wisdom teeth removal may be working with an oral surgeon for the first time. As such, they may have a number of questions about the process. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we get from patients who...
One of the first signs of impacted wisdom teeth can be discomfort at the rear portion of the jaw. This occurs because the impacted teeth will continue to attempt to push through the bone and gums although there’s not enough room in the jaw to...