Wisdom teeth are an extra set of molars that grows in your jaw as an adult. While some people have no problem with their wisdom teeth, others find them painful and uncomfortable and prefer to remove them. If you're in the latter group, consult your dentist or an oral surgeon for tooth extraction.
Here's everything you should know about wisdom teeth removal before you go through the surgery.
Why Remove Your Wisdom Teeth?
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When people smile, the most visible teeth are the front incisors and canine teeth. These teeth are also extremely important when it comes to biting into your food, forming words, and defining the shape of your lips. Therefore, when these teeth have issues due to damage or decay, extracting them is typically the last thing a dentist wants to do. Thankfully, modern-day dental services make it possible to mend damaged front teeth in a number of ways.
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If you are ready to get dental implants, you are not alone. Dentists place approximately 5 million implants annually in the U.S. Each of these implants replaces a missing tooth or series of teeth. While dental implant surgery is a very invasive procedure, it has a success rate of a 95%. Here are some things you can do to help ensure your success.
Share Your Medical History
One of the most important things to do during your initial appointment when considering dental implants is to share your complete medical history with your dentist.
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If you have a problem with a tooth that can't be easily fixed, then you might need a crown or implant tooth. While both these treatments create a false tooth, they are not the same. What are the differences between the two?
Dental Crowns: What to Know
Dentists fit crowns over existing teeth. During this treatment, they take an impression of the tooth to create a false tooth. They remove some tooth enamel to make room for the crown.
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There's no gentle way to say it—the pain from an abscessed tooth can be overwhelming. Although the dental infection that led to your tooth becoming abscessed would have been developing for some time, it can seem as though the pain suddenly accelerates. Mild discomfort can suddenly become unbearable. You need immediate dental attention.
Emergency Treatment Is Needed
If your usual dentist is unable to see you (and of course your pain may spike outside of standard business hours), contact a clinic that offers 24-hour emergency dentist services.
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