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Sometimes removing wisdom teeth in Temple is the best solution for helping you maintain long-term oral health.

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Wisdom Teeth Removal in Temple, TX

Wisdom Teeth Removal in Temple, TX A great smile has a full complement of healthy, properly aligned teeth. The health of your teeth requires that each has room to grow and develop properly.

The problem with wisdom teeth is that they often become impacted or "stuck" in the gums. If wisdom teeth don't have room to come in at the correct angle, they can also crowd the adjacent teeth and threaten their health as well. When a wisdom tooth comes in, it can create pressure on those other teeth, forcing them out of alignment and even damaging them in the process.

In such cases, we recommend wisdom tooth removal at our Temple, TX dental office. Our approach to dentistry always prioritizes the preservation of your natural tooth structure wherever possible with general dentistry.

For this reason, our dentists in Temple wouldn't recommend removing a tooth unless it's absolutely necessary. When wisdom teeth extraction can save your other teeth and preserve your smile, the Lakewood Dental team does so gently with your comfort foremost in our minds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you remove wisdom teeth?

At Lakewood Dental Trails, we are skilled at tooth extraction, including removing wisdom teeth.

The problem with wisdom teeth is that they often don't have room to come in at the correct angle, so they crowd adjacent teeth and threaten their health. When a wisdom tooth comes in, it can create pressure on those other teeth, forcing them out of alignment and even damaging them in the process. In many cases, wisdom teeth don’t erupt at all, and become stuck or impacted in the gums.

We don’t need the function of wisdom teeth anymore, and as we’ve evolved over thousands of years, our jaws have also gotten narrower. There’s rarely enough space in the mouth to accommodate wisdom teeth, also called third molars.

You can be confident that if you need a wisdom tooth removed in Temple, TX, our dental care team will make your procedure as smooth and comfortable as possible. Extracting a wisdom tooth usually isn’t complicated at all and is performed under local anesthetic. However, for our nervous patients, we’re pleased to offer sedation dentistry to ensure that you feel comfortable and confident about your procedure.

Even if you’re not experiencing problems with your wisdom teeth, it may be best to remove them before they do. Please call Lakewood Dental Trails so we can provide the comfortable expert care you need.

The Benefits of Removing Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth are the last of your teeth to come in. When they do appear in your late teens or early 20s, there isn’t always enough room for them to erupt from the gums at the proper angle. Since they are so far back in your mouth they are also notoriously difficult to brush and floss thoroughly. This puts you at further risk for cavities and gum disease.

Removal of your wisdom teeth will allow you to chew properly, maintain a great smile, and avoid potentially damaging your healthy teeth in the future. Also referred to as third molars, your wisdom teeth, are not essential for chewing or even to have a complete smile. You can count on your Temple, TX dental team to provide gentle, comfortable removal of your wisdom teeth.

After Wisdom Teeth Extraction

woman laying in dentist exam chair | widsom tooth removal mesquite tx After your wisdom teeth have been removed, you may experience a bit of swelling and bleeding. This is normal and will only last a few days, during which you will want to avoid solid foods, coffee, and carbonated beverages. You will need to wait 24 hours before brushing.

You may take a pain reliever medication like ibuprofen and use ice packs if necessary to alleviate discomfort and reduce swelling. Your smile will look great, and you’ll be back to normal before you know it.

Are You Worried About Your Wisdom Teeth?

If you have wisdom teeth that are causing you pain, please call Lakewood Dental Trails today to schedule an appointment. If our dentists decide that removing wisdom teeth in Temple, TX is the best decision, they will explain why and what benefits you can expect to receive.

Please call us at (254)-206-3200 to get started.

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April 6, 2017

Wisdom Teeth – A Common Misnomer

The word “wisdom” used to describe wisdom teeth is a common misnomer. First of all, wisdom teeth do not make you wise. They have no bearing on the fact that you have vast amounts of knowledge or experience in a variety of subject matters. Secondly, wisdom teeth seem to be some of the most misunderstood and confusing teeth in a mouth. Confusion and misunderstanding do not lead to wisdom in any way. But, for whatever reason, wisdom teeth were denoted their name.

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