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Wise Up About Your Wisdom Tooth

Posted on 7/26/2021 by Aron Geelan, DMD

A wisdom tooth usually grows out in adults thereby leaving little or no space to grow properly. In most cases, these teeth either grow out crooked or half-grown. Almost all adults get their wisdom tooth extracted. If you are suffering from any infections or irritation due to your wisdom tooth, we recommend visiting us to extract the tooth. Why Wisdom Tooth Extraction Is Necessary? The wisdom tooth usually grows out between the age of 17 and 25. For most people, the wisdom tooth does not have space to grow thereby resulting in partial or crooked growth. If it is at an angle it may affect the adjacent teeth as well. Apart from causing pain in your gum, it may also cut through your inner cheeks making it painful to deal with. If it has not completely grown, it will cause constant pain in your gums. If your wisdom tooth does not grow out correctly there is a high chance that food will get stuck in it. This results in infections that could eventually lead to periodontal diseases....
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Wise Up About Your Wisdom Tooth
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Items You Consume Regularly Can Impact Your Dental Health
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Get the Perfect Smile Now So that at Future Events You Get to Look Your Best
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Tips for Managing a Broken Tooth Until We Can See You
5/10/2021
How to Take Care of Your Teeth After Scaling
4/26/2021
Importance of Mouthguards During Sports
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How to Pick a General Dentist
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Symptoms of Sleep Apnea
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Fill Up Those Cavities Today
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Do Not Fall Into These Dental Health Pitfalls
1/25/2021
Dangers of Untreated Gum Disease
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Snoring Can Actually Lead to Dental Danger
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Inlays or Onlays Can Give Your Oral Health a Boost
12/7/2020
Dangers of Having a Bad Flossing Technique
11/16/2020
Signs Your Fillings Will Need to Be Replaced Soon
11/9/2020
Ways of Protecting Your Oral Health While at Work
10/19/2020
How Little Holes Start in Your Enamel
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What to Know if Your Child Needs a Palate Expander
9/21/2020
Is Your Issue a Dental Emergency?
9/7/2020
If You Ever Have Procedural Questions, Just Ask Us!
8/24/2020
Talk to Us When You Have Dental Questions
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7/23/2020
Dangers of Using DIY Systems to Whiten Your Teeth
7/7/2020
A Letter to Our Patients
5/4/2020
Risk Factors for Oral Cancer You Can Control
3/30/2020
How Preventative Dentistry is better than Restorative Dentistry
3/20/2020
Foods You May Have to Give Up if You Have Lots of Fillings
2/29/2020
How Long Do New Fillings Remain Tender?
2/20/2020
Tips for Getting Your Oral Health in Tip-Top Shape Before Retirement
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Too Much Juice Can Contribute to Gum Disease
1/20/2020
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an You Go Without Veneers in the Future If You Do Not Want to Keep Them On?
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Benefits of Vitamin D for Your Oral Health
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How Out of Date Dental Records Could Harm Your Oral Health
10/30/2019
Ways of Protecting Your Mouth from Injuries
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