The third molars, or “wisdom teeth,” typically make their appearance in the mid-teenage years or early twenties. Oftentimes, there is not enough space in the mouth for wisdom teeth. This causes an event known as “impaction,” in which the teeth are unable to move through the gums. Wisdom teeth impaction is why many teenagers and young adults have these teeth removed.
The third molars, or “wisdom teeth,” typically make their appearance in the mid-teenage years or early twenties. Oftentimes, there is not enough space in the mouth for wisdom teeth. This causes an event known as “impaction,” in which the teeth are unable to move through the gums. Wisdom teeth impaction is why many teenagers and young adults have these teeth removed.
In order to determine if your wisdom teeth need to be removed, you will have a special x-ray taken of the mouth and jaws. This will allow your provider to determine the type of impaction and plan a course of treatment, if necessary.
In order to determine if your wisdom teeth need to be removed, you will have a special x-ray taken of the mouth and jaws. This will allow your provider to determine the type of impaction and plan a course of treatment, if necessary.
It’s important to remove wisdom teeth if there is not enough room in the mouth for the molars to fully erupt (emerge through the gums). Impaction can cause serious issues, such as infection, cyst formation, crowding, and damage to adjacent teeth.
Pericoronitis (a localized gum infection) is the most common clinical issue associated with wisdom teeth. In patients with pericoronitis, gum tissue around the tooth may become irritated or infected, causing pain and swelling, among other issues
Impacted wisdom teeth may also cause cysts, fluid-filled sacs that can expand and destroy the jawbone and teeth in the area. In extreme cases, these cysts may turn into tumors.
Crowding – often noticeable in the front teeth – can be a result of impacted wisdom teeth. Removal can reduce the potential for crowding.
Lack of room around the wisdom teeth can make cleaning difficult, leading to gum disease, bone loss, and decay.
It’s important to remove wisdom teeth if there is not enough room in the mouth for the molars to fully erupt (emerge through the gums). Impaction can cause serious issues, such as infection, cyst formation, crowding, and damage to adjacent teeth.
Pericoronitis (a localized gum infection) is the most common clinical issue associated with wisdom teeth. In patients with pericoronitis, gum tissue around the tooth may become irritated or infected, causing pain and swelling, among other issues
Impacted wisdom teeth may also cause cysts, fluid-filled sacs that can expand and destroy the jawbone and teeth in the area. In extreme cases, these cysts may turn into tumors.
Crowding – often noticeable in the front teeth – can be a result of impacted wisdom teeth. Removal can reduce the potential for crowding.
Lack of room around the wisdom teeth can make cleaning difficult, leading to gum disease, bone loss, and decay.
On the day of your procedure, you may experience some post-operative pain and bleeding. Swelling may peak on the second day and begin resolving by day three. Use of ice on the first day can reduce swelling throughout your recovery. On day three, expect jaw stiffness; moist heat can help the jaw muscles relax and open. Many people feel like they are improving around three to five days following their wisdom teeth removal.
All surgery poses a risk of complication. Some patients may experience sensory nerve damage, infection, or dry sockets. Our team at Coyne Oral Surgery will review post-operative instructions with your adult caretaker. If you have any concerns, please feel free to call our office.
For more information or to schedule a wisdom teeth removal consultation, please call Coyne Oral Surgery at (615) 771-0017.
On the day of your procedure, you may experience some post-operative pain and bleeding. Swelling may peak on the second day and begin resolving by day three. Use of ice on the first day can reduce swelling throughout your recovery. On day three, expect jaw stiffness; moist heat can help the jaw muscles relax and open. Many people feel like they are improving around three to five days following their wisdom teeth removal.
All surgery poses a risk of complication. Some patients may experience sensory nerve damage, infection, or dry sockets. Our team at Coyne Oral Surgery will review post-operative instructions with your adult caretaker. If you have any concerns, please feel free to call our office.
For more information or to schedule a wisdom teeth removal consultation, please call Coyne Oral Surgery at (615) 771-0017.
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