Wisdom Teeth Extractions

Wisdom teeth, or third molars are the last permanent teeth to form and move into the mouth. Wisdom teeth will usually emerge at around 16 to 18 years of age and be fully developed by the age of 22 or 23. This was assumed to be the “age of wisdom”, which is where the term wisdom teeth originated.

Problems Caused by Impacted Wisdom Teeth:

Usually by late adolescence or early adulthood the tooth attempts to erupt through the gum tissue. But often because of lack of space or malposition of the tooth the wisdom tooth tendonds partially or completely (impacted) become imbedded.

Partially erupted teeth are considered to be impacted. Naturally occurring bacteria in the mouth can work their way down to the impacted wisdom teeth, frequently causing infection in the gum around the crown of the tooth, Repeated soreness around the wisdom teeth is often mistaken as an effort of the wisdom teeth to erupt. This soreness, however, could be a sign of infection resulting in severe pain, swelling, jaw stiffness, and even several illnesses.

The Constant pressure from impacted wisdom teeth can also damage adjacent teeth. You may not feel anything until significant damage has occurred. The role of wisdom teeth in exerting pressure on other teeth.

Even if you have no symptoms now, headaches, earaches, pain in the face, neck, throat and upper and lower teeth can occur if impacted wisdom teeth are not removed. Cysts can also develop around impacted wisdom teeth. The sac or growth follicle that surrounds the developing wisdom teeth may remain when the teeth are impacted. This sac can fill with fluid and become cystic, destroying bone surrounding adjacent molars. In rare instances, if the cyst is not treated, a tumor may develop and more extensive procedures may be required for removal.

Advantages to Early Removal of Wisdom Teeth

Removing impacted wisdom teeth early is usually a less involved procedure than waiting until complications and pain develop. It is best to remove teeth before the roots re fully formed. As you age, the roots will thicken and become more firmly anchored to the jawbone. If you wait until your wisdom teeth cause you trouble, chances of risks and complications are higher, and recovery may not proceed as smoothly as when they are removed electively.

All extractions are performed under anesthesia that is appropriate for the patient in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. We utilize state of the art monitoring equipment and anesthesia techniques:

Local anesthesia

Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen

Intravenous Sedation

General Anesthesia

State of the Art Monitoring Devices

Continuous EKG Monitoring

Automatic Blood Pressure Device

Continuous Pulse Monitors

Continuous Oxygen Monitors

 

Wisdom Teeth

3012 Newcastle Loop Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

Office Hours:

M-THU: 8AM-5PM

FRI 8AM - 12PM

Phone:

843-215-2599