When might Port Credit area patients need wisdom teeth removal?
Patients in and around the Port Credit area who visit Dr.
Rina Kotecha at Dentistry on 10 are introduced to reasons wisdom teeth
removal may be necessary. Her team of professionals understands how the
development of wisdom teeth may become an issue and result in problems
that can only be addressed with extraction.
Wisdom teeth, which are often referred to by dental
professionals as the “third molars,” are the teeth that do not erupt
through the gum line until patients are in their late teens or early
adulthood. They come through in the rear of the mouth at the back of the
dental arch, and in some cases, they may become impacted. Impaction
means they become “stuck” behind the other teeth, and patients may
experience pain and discomfort. Other times, the teeth may erupt through
the gum tissue, but may push the rest of the teeth out of the way and
affect alignment, requiring patients to undergo orthodontic treatment to
correct this. Some wisdom teeth may erupt into place exactly as
expected without becoming problematic, but their placement at the back
of the mouth can make them difficult to keep clean, therefore increasing
one’s risk for dental decay and periodontal disease. Dr. Rina Kotecha
may be more proactive and suggest extraction of these teeth, especially
when room within the mouth is limited.
Extraction may involve simple removal after the tooth has
erupted through the gum line, or oral surgery to take the tooth out
before it becomes a problem or after it has become impacted. An
evaluation with x-rays will help Dr. Rina Kotecha determine the concerns
and make a recommendation regarding what should be done for
improvement.
If you reside in or around the area of Port Credit and want
to speak to a professional about wisdom teeth removal, contact Dr. Rina
Kotecha and the team of Dentistry on 10. She can see patients for a
consultation visit and help them decide the best course of action for
the health and beauty of their smiles.
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