Can My Family Dentist Help with Wisdom Teeth Removal?

The main reason to get wisdom teeth removed is that the wisdom teeth can cause problems with your other teeth. If they come partially out of your gums, you could end up with tooth decay or an infection. Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars that don’t appear until you are older, usually in your late teens or early 20s. These extra teeth can cause some serious problems for someone who has already gone through the process of straightening your teeth with braces or other orthodontic work. Even if you didn’t get braces—either because you already have straight teeth or you weren’t able to get braces—wisdom teeth can present a problem if there isn’t enough room in your mouth to accommodate them.

Part of what makes wisdom teeth challenging, though, is that they’re not the same for everyone. Some people have only one or two, others have three or four, while still some people have no wisdom teeth at all. How many you have, how they are going to grow in, and when they appear is completely unique to each person. It’s important that you are seeing a dentist regularly so they can get x-rays of your mouth and identify when and where your wisdom teeth are located. They can also identify whether they might become a problem.

Just like the formation of your wisdom teeth is unique, so is their location. You should be regularly seeing a dentist to identify where they are located and whether or not they might cause any problems in the future.

One of the questions that people often have is “who takes out wisdom teeth?” When your wisdom tooth has already come through the gums and into your mouth you can usually go to a family dentist. If it is still in your mouth, but has not come through the gums, there are surgical procedures that can be done to remove them. The dentist will numb the area around the tooth with a local anesthetic and then use special tools to take it out.

The question of who should take out wisdom teeth also depends on what is going on with the tooth. A family dentist may be more affordable to take your wisdom teeth if there aren’t any problems with them. A specialist might be more expensive to take out a wisdom tooth, but can also give you an idea of what problems may happen in the future.

You can get your wisdom teeth removed at any one of our five convenient locations. Our dentist are happy to answer any questions you may have about removing wisdom teeth and/or the process of getting them removed.

A general guideline for wisdom teeth would be that each person can have one, two, three, or four. The number of wisdom teeth you have is completely unique to your own body and the location of the tooth in question. Some people may not have any wisdom teeth at all while others might have as many as four. It’s important to regularly schedule appointments with a dentist so they can take x-rays of your mouth and identify where all your wisdom teeth are located.

How do dentists remove wisdom teeth? This is a question we often get at our clinic. We’re happy to answer this question for you so that you aren’t left with any unanswered questions. When your tooth has already come through the gums and into your mouth, you can usually go to a family dentist. If it is still in your mouth, but not out of the gum, there are surgical procedures that can be done to remove them. The dentist will numb the area around the tooth with a local anesthetic and then use special tools to take it out.

The general rule is that you should get your wisdom teeth removed when they are presenting symptoms. Usually, this means pain in the tooth or its surrounding tissue, swelling, or a dull ache. The best time to have your wisdom teeth removed is before they break through the gum line and before they cause any discomfort.

Young Family Dental has several experienced dentists at our 5 convenient locations that can help you with your wisdom teeth. We offer a no cost, no obligation consultation with our dentists to see if it is necessary or the right time to remove your wisdom teeth.

Our dentists will go over each wisdom tooth in your mouth and determine how best to remove it while causing you the least amount of discomfort.

The removal of wisdom teeth is a procedure that will most likely be recommended for you if your wisdom tooth is not fully erupted or has impacted the other teeth in your mouth. Wisdom teeth are often removed because they can lead to many dental problems such as cysts, abscesses, and infections.

Some dentists recommend leaving them alone but that is an option that should only be considered by people with no signs of any oral health issues.

You should consult with a dentist about how best to remove the impacted wisdom tooth and if it would be best for you to have it taken out or not.

If you have the following symptoms, wisdom teeth removal may be necessary:

• You can’t brush your teeth without pain or difficulty.
• Your gums bleed when brushing the area in front of the wisdom tooth.
• Your cheeks bulge out when you open your mouth wide.
• You have trouble chewing or biting.
• They’re taking up so much room in your mouth that other teeth are being crowded.

Often wisdom teeth can be removed by your family dentist, but in certain cases, they may need to be removed by an oral surgeon. Wisdom teeth removal is very common and should not cost a lot. One reason you might need wisdom teeth removed is because they are infected, or abscessed or crowding your other teeth.

Often your dentist will recommend removing your wisdom teeth because they are impacted and can lead to other health issues like gum disease, infection, or cysts. They may recommend that they be removed because the teeth have already been damaged due to the position of your wisdom tooth.

Impacted wisdom teeth can cause a number of symptoms such as bad breath, chewing and swallowing difficulties, facial pain, or swelling. Pain is the most common symptom and often times is not relieved with pain medications. Left untreated, your impacted wisdom teeth might need to be removed.