Is it time for you or someone in your family to have their wisdom teeth removed? To help you avoid impacted teeth or tension in your smile, our team at Monroe Avenue Dental can provide you with a wisdom teeth removal in Corvallis, Oregon. Please feel free to contact us today at (541) 754-1550 to learn more and set up an appointment with Dr. James Dinger!
Having your wisdom come in is a rite of passage for almost everyone, and it frequently takes place while you are in your early 20s or late in your teenage years. If your mouth does not have enough room to accommodate these newly erupting teeth, a number of problems can occur. The third molars, more commonly known as wisdom teeth, may come in at the wrong angle or only come in partway because they are impacted. This leads to a whole host of additional dental concerns, including:
- Infection in the gums surrounding the wisdom tooth
- Formation of cysts
- Damage to the jaw or surrounding teeth
- Changes to dental alignment
- Increased risk of dental decay such as cavities
- Bad breath or a consistent bad taste in the mouth
Even when wisdom teeth do erupt correctly, they can be difficult to reach for proper cleaning and become a hotspot for dental decay. If you are experiencing any swelling, sensitivity or pain in the gums where your wisdom teeth would theoretically erupt, it may be time to schedule a consultation for wisdom teeth removal.
When you schedule your wisdom tooth consultation, our dentist will begin by examining your smile, then talking you through the removal process and scheduling your upcoming appointment. During your extraction, we will do everything we can to make you comfortable and will provide you and the person caring for you after treatment detailed instructions on how to make sure your mouth heals properly.