Wisdom teeth or the third molars will start to come in when a person is in their late teens and early twenties. These teeth will typically cause a patient minor jaw pain to severe mouth pain depending on how they are positioned below the gum line. Impacted or infected wisdom teeth require the aide of an Oral or Maxillofacial Surgeon to remove them. Patients suffering from Wisdom Teeth in Cranford NJ will find a surgeon able to perform the procedure to help patients get rid of mouth and jaw pain.
Wisdom teeth are a genetic trait that people get from either parent, not everyone will have them. Some people will have all four, some will have two and on rare occasions people can have more than four. Many dentists will refer a patient to an oral surgeon to have the teeth removed because they are not needed and can cause oral health problems in the future if they are left in. Patients who are undergoing orthodontics will be advised to have wisdom teeth removed to ensure that they do not affect the process of straightening the teeth should they come in. You can click here to get more details.
Some patients choose to keep their wisdom teeth, and dentists will strongly advise against this. These teeth can lead to problems with bad breath, cause other teeth to decay and can lead to jaw problems if left to remain. Patients who have Wisdom Teeth in Cranford NJ can consult with an oral surgeon to discuss all their options. An oral surgeon can remove these teeth using two methods on is local anesthesia where they just numb the areas around the teeth to remove it, or they can give general anesthesia putting a patient to sleep. Going with general anesthesia is the recommended option for removal if a person is having all four done at one time.
Westfield Oral Surgery believes in offering patients quality care and accept most major dental insurances. Their staff will help to schedule a consultation to discuss the option that is right for the patient. They offer their knowledge and training to help patients with other oral health issues like snoring, and dental implants as well. They believe that no one should suffer from tooth pain or missing and damaged teeth. Contact their office today to schedule a consultation.
