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Posted on Saturday, September 7, 2019 10:44 PM
The Impact of an Impacted Tooth
A tooth is considered impacted when it only partially grows through
the gums. This can happen because another tooth blocks it, or it grows
in crookedly. The third molar typically erupts from age 17 to 21 and is
the last tooth to appear, which is why it's the most likely tooth to
become impacted - there's usually no room left for it.
Although an impacted tooth does not always lead to pain or discomfort,
the impaction can cause other problems. A partially erupted tooth can
create an opening in the gum where food and other particles can
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Posted on Thursday, November 1, 2012 7:14 PM
According to the American Association for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, having wisdom teeth removed during the teenage years not only improves dental and oral
health, but may also reduce the chance of illness later in life.
A recent survey was made to 174 dentists, see the survey reasons. |
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Posted on Friday, October 19, 2012 9:29 AM
As dental professionals, we always asks each other some tough questions, like: Do you recommend that young adults have their wisdom teeth extracted? Do
you believe in “prophylactic extraction,” or do you prescribe to the
theory that they’re OK for now, so let’s just leave them? If the latter,
then the next question is, would you recommend this for your own
children? Why or why not?
Dr. Tina Beck shares her opinions on this subject. Read on... |
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Posted on Saturday, February 25, 2012 2:18 AM
For several generations now, dental treatment of third molars has been based on clinical impressions rather than on published scientific data, said Matthew Dennis, DDS, in an issue of the Journal of the Michigan Dental Association. But, as he noted, "questions about third-molar management are beginning to be answered."
Impacted third molars, because of the lateness of their emergence, should always be evaluated for removal or observation. most impactions involve arch length that is less than total tooth mass, resulting in inadequate space for eruption to occur. |
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