You just had your wisdom tooth removed and your dental professional has advised you to be extra careful when it comes to your diet. Well, after wisdom teeth removal, your diet should include only soft and/or liquid foods that don’t require chewing. This ensures that the extraction site remains safe, while your body receives sufficient […]
Do you know all impacted wisdom teeth are not created the same way? Yes, there are four common types of wisdom teeth impaction, and it is a common dental problem that affects the teeth which are at the very back of your mouth. When a wisdom tooth is not fully grown in, it becomes impacted. […]
Wisdom teeth are a puzzle to many. They wonder what their use is in the first place? How many are there, must everyone have their wisdom teeth removed and so on. We will attempt to shed more light on wisdom teeth, giving answers to the common questions people have about them including who needs wisdom […]
A study reveals that dental infections can be life-threatening and patients with such infections are seen commonly at the maxillofacial units in Australia and often spend time in intensive care units pre- and post-theatre. Generally, wisdom teeth are more prone to dental infections for various reasons. Since the wisdom teeth are located far in the […]
The wisdom teeth removal is one of the most common surgical procedures carried out in Australia. However, there is no rule to remove your wisdom teeth. But, due to the impact they have on oral health, most people choose to have them extracted. Wisdom teeth are the last set of molars to come through your […]
Wisdom teeth removal is the surgical procedure, which removes one or more unhealthy wisdom teeth. In today’s modern world, it became a routine procedure for the young adult to develop their facial appearance and free from future pain and problems. Now your question may be, “Is this all necessary?” Read this article completely to know […]
Generally, most of us will have three sets of molars on upper and lower jaw on either side of the mouth, making a total of 12. In the late teens or early twenties, two sets of third molars namely, wisdom teeth grow at the end of the jawline next to the existing molars. In most […]
Wisdom teeth, also known as the third molars, will usually erupt in the early twenties or late teens. Before eruption, they begin to grow within the jawbone. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth that develops in adults, and this could be seen by taking a pantomograph (a type of X Ray). With this method, your […]
The removal of third molars or wisdom teeth is the most common procedure carried out in Sydney. The wisdom tooth usually grows behind your gums during the early twenties or late teens. During this time, the remaining 28 adult teeth are actually in place and so, there is not enough space in your mouth for […]
Wisdom teeth were the answer to our ancestor’s early food style which includes coarse foods like nuts, roots, leaves, and meats that needs more munching power and resulted in excessive wear of their teeth. Now, the modern diet with its very soft foods, along with the modern technologies like spoons, forks and knives, has made […]
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