Wisdom teeth are a third set of molars that may begin to erupt between the ages of 16 and 28. For many, wisdom teeth are relatively unnecessary at the point in which they begin to erupt–into a fully developed facial structure–and tend to cause more harm than good. Some people may never have any problems with their wisdom teeth, and others may never have any erupt at all. But for millions more, erupting wisdom teeth can cause headaches, pain, and misalignment issues. Wisdom teeth extraction is a common procedure offered at Riverside Dental, and just one of the comprehensive dental care services we provide to help make sure your smile stays healthy for a lifetime. If you need wisdom teeth extraction in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA, contact our dental office at (818) 784-5889 and we can see you for a visit for wisdom teeth removal in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA.
Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are the final set of teeth to emerge in the mouth. They typically grow out when a patient is between the ages of 16 and 28 and get their name from this time period of our lives, nicknamed the "Age of Wisdom." Oral surgery is recommended to remove wisdom teeth when they impact and harm neighboring teeth because of insufficient space in the dental arch. If there is not enough room in the mouth for wisdom teeth to properly erupt and grow because of overlying gum tissue, bone, or other teeth, the health of the entire mouth is affected.
Because wisdom teeth can damage the health of adjacent molars and, in turn, negatively impact proper hygiene of the mouth, they can be painful and infectious. Improperly grown wisdom teeth can also damage adjacent roots and, most seriously, cause the sac that surrounds the tooth to become filled with fluid and develop a cyst. If left untreated, the cyst can grow in the mouth and cause permanent damage to neighboring teeth, bones, and nerves. Though rare, a cyst can potentially develop into a tumor, requiring a more serious oral surgery procedure to effectively remove.
Because the roots of wisdom teeth develop as we age, they are most easily removed in younger patients. Patients with recently developed wisdom teeth have softer bone surrounding the teeth and have less potential for damaging neighboring nerves or other tooth structures. For this reason, it is important to visit our office as early as possible to see if you are a candidate for wisdom tooth extraction. Removing wisdom teeth becomes increasingly complicated with age because the jawbone is denser and roots have become more fully developed, involving the nerve of the tooth.
Dr. Kathiriya, our wisdom teeth extraction specialist in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA and her caring staff always make sure every single patient that visits is comfortable and relaxed before, during and after treatment. Schedule an appointment for extracting your wisdom teeth by calling us at (818) 784-5889 or request your appointment online.
