Wisdom teeth, third molars, are often extracted due to the many adverse effects they can have on a patient’s overall oral health. Impaction is one of the most common reasons patients need to have their wisdom teeth extracted. A tooth is said to be impacted if it is unable to fully erupt from the smile, it partially erupts at the wrong angle, or it partially erupts and is recovered by soft tissue one or more times. When wisdom tooth impaction occurs, there are numerous adverse effects it can have on your oral and overall health. Your surrounding teeth may be shifted out of alignment, you may be at greater risk for decay in these impacted teeth, and your entire bite may no longer work properly, leading to strained TMJ and other concerns. If you have impacted wisdom teeth, an oral surgeon may recommend extraction to ensure you maintain a healthy, properly functioning smile.
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Warning Signs of Impacted Wisdom Teeth
March 23, 2018
Oral Health Preserving Marietta Tooth Extractions
August 19, 2017
When you think about restorative dentistry, losing teeth probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. However, there are occasions when tooth extractions are the best option to preserve overall oral health. In these cases, your general dentist may offer tooth removal, but working with an oral surgeon may be a better option. If there are complications during or after extraction, you’ll end up visiting an oral surgeon anyway. Consider cutting out the middleman to save yourself some time, stress, and discomfort down the line by starting your tooth extraction plan with an expert.
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Need an Emergency Tooth Extraction? 43725 Oral Surgeon
September 9, 2016
As dentists, we do everything we can to try to save a tooth from extraction because every tooth plays a vital role in proper oral functions. When even one tooth is lost, your remaining teeth will suffer the consequences as the support from the tooth is lost. Not to mention, losing a tooth causes your self-confidence to decrease from an incomplete smile. However, there are some instances when you may need to have a tooth extracted due to an emergency. For an emergency tooth extraction, 43725 residents turn to Muskingum Valley Oral Surgery.
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