Archive for January, 2014

Will Wisdom Teeth Someday Become Obsolete?

Most people are familiar with third molars, more commonly known as “wisdom teeth”.  It is usually suggested that a young adult entering the “age of wisdom” have any existing wisdom teeth removed prior to developing any problems. Because most people’s mouth do not have room for these third sets of molars, the remaining wisdom teeth […]

What To Expect When Having a Tooth Extracted

  One of the most common procedures done in our office is tooth extraction. The removal of teeth can be necessary for a number of reasons, including: Too much damage to tooth to be repaired 3rd molars (Wisdom Teeth) impacted (wedged between the jaw and another tooth or teeth)  May be needed to create room for […]