Wisdom Teeth Removal
James Island & Charleston
Wisdom teeth were once necessary for chewing tough foods. Today, they are more likely to cause discomfort and damage to existing healthy teeth.
At one time, wisdom teeth were needed to grind the tougher foods our ancestors used to eat. Today, however, we eat softer, more processed foods, and our jaws have adapted to our new diets. Unfortunately, this often means that wisdom teeth can do more harm than good, and it’s become practically a rite of passage to have wisdom teeth removed if they give any indication that they might cause trouble. If you need wisdom teeth removal in James Island or Charleston give us a call!
When Wisdom Teeth Require Removal
Wisdom teeth typically become problematic early in life during your late teens or early twenties. Many dentists and surgeons recommend extracting them due to the lack of room people have for them to erupt normally into their mouths. The lack of space can cause several problems, including:
- Abscesses and other gum infections
- An inability to properly brush and floss the wisdom teeth, leading to decay
- Pain, sensitivity, and discomfort
- Crowding of other teeth, which can throw off the bite and lead to jaw pain and other issues
Symptoms of Troublesome Wisdom Teeth
If not enough room exists for the full eruption of wisdom teeth, you may feel periodic pain as the wisdom teeth try to emerge and then recede again. This condition, known as impaction, may prevent teeth from emerging at all. This cycle can make jaws feel painful and even cause inflammation. Wisdom teeth may also press against your second molars, causing tooth pain. In both cases, an extraction can relieve pain and protect your bite.
- Painful Jaw
- Sore Gums
- Tooth Pain
- Aching Facial Muscles
If you already have crowded teeth, wisdom teeth can cause overlapping of teeth and affect the appearance and function of your bite.
Comfortable Wisdom Teeth Removal in Charleston & James Island
In most cases, we can remove your wisdom teeth right here in our Charleston dental office.
We will always use the appropriate level of anesthetic to numb the area. We even offer varying levels of sedation that we may recommend to make your treatment more comfortable – nitrous oxide, oral sedation, or IV sedation. Depending on the complexity of your extraction, you may find treatment more comfortable with the assistance of sedation dentistry.
Making You More Comfortable
We will evaluate wisdom teeth with advanced digital imaging by taking either a panoramic x-ray or using our 3-D CBCT scan so that we can plan precisely prior to starting any treatment.
Call James Island Dental Associates at (843) 762-1234 for a surgery consultation.
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MORE QUESTIONS?
Tooth extractions are often a last resort but are sometimes necessary if you have a particularly problematic tooth, overcrowding on your jaw, or issues with wisdom teeth.
Significant Decay or Trauma
If tooth decay or damage has spread to your jawbone, gums, or surrounding teeth, in some situations, this tooth will have to be removed to preserve your oral and systemic health.
Overcrowding
Sometimes your jaw is simply too small to accommodate all your teeth. Tooth extraction helps your remaining teeth align to fit your jaw. If overcrowding goes untreated, teeth begin to twist and shift, which leads to a crooked smile. If you plan to have orthodontic work done, your dentist may opt to extract some teeth in preparation for this work.
Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth are located in the back of your mouth and don’t erupt during toddlerhood, but come in much later. Often, wisdom teeth can’t fully erupt through your gums because of your other teeth. This is called an impaction, and it can lead to infection and irritation. Dental professionals often remove wisdom teeth to help protect your other teeth and preserve your alignment.
If you feel you might need extractions in Charleston, SC, contact our dental office today.
