Why Are Wisdom Teeth Removed?
Wisdom teeth usually appear in young adults between the ages of 15 and 25. Some wisdom teeth will grow in normally; others are “impacted.” An impacted wisdom tooth allows no room for the rest of your teeth to grow. Dr. Myers uses X-rays to evaluate whether your wisdom teeth have any chance of coming in properly and can advise you on the best time to have wisdom tooth removal. When there is no room for wisdom teeth to come in properly or when the teeth haven’t reached their permanent location by age 25, then they’re considered to be impacted wisdom teeth. Dr. Myers recommends removing the tooth early, before wisdom tooth and other dental complications can develop. For more information about wisdom tooth removal in Phoenix, contact Peggy Myers and Associates today.
Wisdom teeth are generally removed in case of an infection. If the jaw is not big enough to hold the teeth, they come out from the gums, becoming impacted. The gum tissue grows over this and when food and germs get trapped in this part, it causes infection. Pain in the gums, or swelling and reddening of the gums are signs of an infection. This infection can damage other teeth, bones and at times, even form a cyst. It therefore becomes important to remove the infected wisdom tooth/teeth to cure the infection. Another reason for the removal of wisdom teeth is when they come out in an awkward or abnormal manner. Read more on wisdom teeth pain and wisdom teeth infection. What is the Procedure for Getting Wisdom Teeth Removed? A dentist or an oral surgeon can remove wisdom teeth. The surgery starts with the surgeon administering the patient with local anesthesia in the gums. The anesthesia completely blocks any feeling in the gum, making it numb. After the anesthesia has taken effect, the s
