Wisdom Teeth Removal

Great improvements in dentistry now allow wisdom tooth extraction to be gentle, comfortable and easy for the patient. When you hear you have to have your wisdom teeth taken out, it doesn’t sound like good news, but Love Your Smile Today makes it easy!

We offer wisdom teeth removal for patients of all ages. When you have your wisdom teeth removed at Love Your Smile Today you will be treated by an expert who understands the leading-edge technology that makes the procedure comfortable and easy for you.

In our offices, wisdom teeth extraction is often done with both local anesthesia and Oral Conscious Sedation. This safe and comfortable process allows our patients to have reduced anxiety and awareness during the procedure to help make it a stress-free event. Let us make your wisdom teeth extraction easier than you thought possible!

Do I Have To Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed?

You may have wondered why we have to have wisdom teeth removed in the first place. The main reason has to do with a lack of space for these teeth. By the time wisdom teeth grow in, most adults already have a full complement of teeth and there isn’t much room left in the dental arch to allow for 4 more large teeth to grow into a healthy position and alignment. The wisdom teeth begin to erupt and are blocked by the back molars, or the jaw, or both. When the erupting wisdom teeth encounter these blocks or barriers, the wisdom teeth get trapped in an awkward position, sometimes referred to as impacted teeth.

Dangers Of Leaving Wisdom Teeth Alone

Wisdom teeth put pressure on the tooth and jaw barriers causing damage to these otherwise healthy structures. Their awkward position results in areas that you cannot reach with your toothbrush, floss or Waterpik. These unreachable areas become havens for toxic bacteria to breed, which can turn into a chronic infection causing tooth decay and gum disease. These chronic infection put you at higher risk for systemic diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, inflammatory diseases, and more. If there is not enough room in the mouth for the wisdom teeth to be completely healthy then they should be removed.

This is why we will often recommend wisdom teeth removal for adolescents and young adults as this will prevent a lot of future problems.