Third molars, better known as wisdom teeth, are the last teeth to come in and the ones you need least. Most people see them between 15 and 25. There is nothing necessarily wrong with having them, but they often need to come out because:
- They erupt, but your jaw is too small to hold them, so they push other teeth out of alignment and damage your bite.
- They stay trapped in the bone or gum (impacted), crowd the roots of other teeth and can cause cysts or infection.
- They only partly erupt, leaving a flap of gum that traps food and bacteria and leads to swelling, pain and gum disease.
Do I need my wisdom teeth removed?
Not everyone does. We recommend removal when the teeth are difficult to clean, are decayed or infected, or are interfering with the health of the teeth around them. Please let us know if you have pain or swelling, as these can signal an infection that should be treated promptly.
Removal by a surgical specialist
At West Frisco Dental and Implants your extraction is performed by Dr. Natalia Ovcharenko, a board-certified periodontist with advanced surgical training. As a licensed sedation provider, she can offer nitrous oxide, oral or IV sedation so the procedure is as comfortable as possible. When another tooth has to be removed, she can preserve the bone at the same visit for a future dental implant.
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