Wisdom Tooth Extraction
Wisdom tooth extraction is such a common procedure for teens and young adults, that many of us almost consider it a rite of passage. In some fairly rare cases when they come in straight, wisdom teeth – also often called third molars – can be allowed to remain in place.
In most instances, however, dentists and patients prefer to remove the teeth to prevent numerous painful and potentially dangerous problems later on, or to correct issues that may already be emerging. There’s no doubt, for example, that wisdom teeth that are impacted (trapped in gum tissue), which crowd other teeth or which are partially exposed, need to be removed as quickly as possible. If this doesn’t happen, future problems ranging from misaligned teeth to tumors, cysts, infection, tooth decay, and gum disease are very likely to emerge. Our team has removed wisdom teeth in numerous patients with consistently outstanding outcomes for their long term dental health.
Tooth Extraction West Hollywood
