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Wisdom teeth, known as third molars, don’t always need to be extracted. But, there are several reasons why people will need wisdom teeth removal. When the teeth cannot erupt through the gums because there’s not enough room, when they risk damaging your other teeth or risk causing problems to the alignment of the bite, they will need to be removed. …
Five million people undergo oral surgery to remove their wisdom teeth, or third molars, each year. The average cost of removal in Hoboken, NJ, depends on the type of extraction, whether it’s done by a dentist or oral surgeon, and insurance coverage. Wisdom teeth extraction is usually necessary when there isn’t enough room in your mouth for them to erupt …
It is so common to hear that someone had their wisdom teeth removed that we have begun to assume that wisdom teeth are just meant to come out. But are they? Does everyone need to have their wisdom teeth removed? Wisdom teeth removal is one of the most common oral surgeries among teens and young adults – but it may …
Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, generally come in during your late teens or early twenties. However, some patients may have them erupt later in life. For some individuals, wisdom teeth may take years to erupt fully. Others will never experience eruption because the wisdom teeth are impacted and must be removed. Still, others may not be born with …
Not everyone has wisdom teeth. If you do have wisdom teeth, there is a chance that these teeth can become infected. When you have a wisdom tooth infection, it is likely that extraction will be recommended to relieve the pain and pressure caused by your wisdom teeth. Here are some signs of a wisdom tooth infection to look out for. …
For decades, having wisdom teeth removed was a rite of passage for teenagers. They were routinely removed whether they had problems or not. Today, most experts agree that wisdom teeth should be carefully evaluated, but they do not necessarily need to be removed if they do not show signs of issues. Still, wisdom teeth are the most likely of all …
An estimated 10 million wisdom teeth are removed each year. As the theory goes, these teeth are prone to having issues and are not really needed for chewing, so it is better to get them out of the way. Today, though, dentistry is starting to rethink that idea. Whether or not you need to have your wisdom teeth extracted depends …