1. Do I need to have my wisdom teeth extractions done to prevent them from pushing my front teeth inwards? As of now, there is no published research that conclusively shows a connection between crowding of the front teeth and not performing wisdom teeth removal. Yet, there are many other reasons to have your wisdom […]
You must be happy by now that your wisdom teeth has finally been removed and you are free from the nightmare. But it doesn’t end there yet. Following proper recovery measures and procedures also equally counts to prevent further complications and problems down the road. It is likely that you would encounter bleeding, swelling and […]
The third and final set of molars, more commonly called as wisdom teeth, can be harmless to some and knotty to others. This is why wisdom teeth need not necessarily be removed, unless it is impacted and begins to cause infections and troubles. During late adolescence, the appearance of impacted wisdom tooth is associated with […]
In recent times, wisdom teeth removal has become a common procedure but recovering from the trauma is not easy. It is important to follow the aftercare instructions carefully to get cured properly and avoid any future difficulties. After the recovery time your mouth feels normal again and you are free to resume your regular work. […]
Humans would not develop all their adult teeth by the time they reach sixteen. A final set of molars emerge later at late teens or early twenties that are popularly known as “Wisdom teeth”. However, they might grow at odd angles like towards or away from the adjacent teeth, ingoing or outgoing awkwardly, or even […]
People who painstakingly do their best to maintain oral hygiene are often disappointed when their dentist advises extraction of a problematic tooth. However, due to no fault of theirs, this could be a natural issue that they face due to the notorious wisdom tooth. It has always been a debated issue as to whether or […]
According to most dental professionals, patients whose third molars that have a straight alignment do not usually hinder the teeth around them. These are never disturbed, but when there are impacted wisdom teeth involved there is usually a bad positioning that dictates a need for extraction. A simple tooth x-ray followed by a diagnosis can […]
Picture this scenario. You’ve just had a wisdom tooth removed a few hours back. It’s the middle of the night now, and you have woken up from your sleep by a throbbing tooth ache. Going to your dentist at this hour is out of the question. So what are you going to do? If you’ve […]
If you’ve recently had a wisdom tooth removed, your dentist might have informed you about making certain dietary changes you’ll need to make during your recovery period. Painful secondary side effects like Dry Socket (when an underlying bone is exposed to air and food as a result of a partial blood clot) can be prevented […]
Hope you all well aware about wisdom teeth… Yes… Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars that most people get in their late teens or early twenties. Wisdom teeth are the last to erupt, and the process can be quite painful and lead to wisdom teeth swelling. Thinking what to do if […]
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