Wisdom Teeth Extraction Procedure in Santa Ana, CA

Surgically removing wisdom teeth – the four permanent adult teeth located at the back corners of your mouth – is a common procedure. When wisdom teeth are impacted (unable to grow), causing pain, infection, or other dental problems, they need to be removed. Oral surgeons or dentists can remove wisdom teeth. Although impacted teeth may not currently cause problems, some dentists and oral surgeons recommend wisdom tooth extraction to prevent future problems.

A wisdom tooth, or third molar, is the last permanent tooth to emerge in the mouth (erupt). Between the ages of 17 and 25, wisdom teeth tend to appear. Some people never develop wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth may also erupt normally – like other molars – and cause no problems for others. Wisdom teeth that cannot erupt into the mouth or develop normally are called impacted wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth that are impacted may not erupt at all or only partially erupt.

The third molars are not able to grow properly in many patients because their mouths and jaws are too small. There is a possibility of overcrowding if these teeth erupt. You will begin to notice that your teeth are shifting or overlapping. A wisdom tooth that emerges after orthodontic treatment can cause the teeth to shift and negate the results.

Under your gum line, wisdom teeth are trapped when they are impacted. It is possible to suffer from abscesses and infections from wisdom teeth that are impacted. Dental decay and resorption can be caused by impaction.

Most people develop wisdom teeth between 17-24 years of age, but some develop them earlier or later. However, it is not unusual for them to grow earlier or later. The purpose of these teeth is to complete the full set of 32 teeth every adult should have.

It is often unnecessary to extract wisdom teeth that erupt in an upright and functional position and are not causing pain. It is usually recommended to extract wisdom teeth if they are impacted and causing significant pain and other health problems.

When wisdom teeth have less developed roots, they are usually easier to remove before age 20. Do not wait to see your periodontist if you or your teenage child are experiencing wisdom tooth discomfort.

Most people expect their wisdom teeth to emerge during their late teens or early adulthood. Some people have no wisdom teeth at all, while others have one to four wisdom teeth.

The presence of third molars can be determined by a dental X-ray. You might be surprised to find out you don’t have any wisdom teeth, and you may think there’s something wrong with your oral health. In reality, it’s perfectly fine to not have these molars.

There is no known reason for the lack of these teeth, but genetics may play a role. In other words, if one of your parents does not have wisdom teeth, you may not have them either.

In the back of your mouth, you may feel tenderness or discomfort as your wisdom teeth emerge. You can either have it on both sides of your mouth or just one side. Swollen gums may also be a sign of an infection.

The onset of headaches is another sign that wisdom teeth are on their way. Pressure can build up under the gums when wisdom teeth become trapped, causing headaches. Many people already suffer from frequent headaches, so wisdom teeth pain may go unnoticed. Make sure to see your dentist regularly to monitor the health of your mouth and determine the source of any pain.

Wisdom teeth extraction is available at Bay Dental. We serve patients from Santa Ana CA, Orange CA, Anaheim CA, Irvine CA, Garden Grove CA, Westminster CA, Lakewood CA, Costa Mesa CA, and South Coast metro areas.