Extracting Wisdom Teeth is the Wise Thing to Do

What do the body’s appendix, spleen, gallbladder and wisdom teeth all have in common? They’re body parts you can live without — holdovers from earlier times in our evolutionary development. In the case of wisdom teeth, the human mouth has become smaller over the millennia because we no longer need sharp, tough teeth to break down the meats we eat. So now, wisdom teeth, which are usually last to descend, find themselves fighting for space, in turn pushing other teeth out of alignment, or causing the wisdom teeth themselves to become impacted. 

Bottom line: these “intruders” have got to go…but not always. If your wisdom teeth do not cause you discomfort or produce any other dental issues, there’s no need to have them removed. But for most people, that’s not the case. 

At the office of Westchester Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Implantology, we want to ease your pain and ensure your dental health at all stages of your life. Count on our skilled oral surgeons to evaluate your case and decide what course of action is best. Should your teeth require extraction, be confident that the process will be expertly performed and we will do our utmost to keep you comfortable and relaxed during the process.

Warning signs of wisdom teeth problems:

• pain and aching
• problems eating
• food stuck in gums
• cyst formation around the tooth
• sinus problems (caused by tooth roots)
• cavities
• crooked teeth
• gum inflammation

Your dental health is our top priority

At the office of Westchester Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Implantology, we offer comprehensive dental services for patients in our modern and friendly practice. To book your visit, give us a call today

By Southern Connecticut Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Implantology

November 25, 2020