Wisdom teeth are the third and last molars on each side of the upper and lower jaws. These teeth usually emerge between the ages of 17-25. When wisdom teeth are impacted, however, they will not erupt and put the patient at risk for infection. If this is the case, our doctors at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania will likely suggest extraction. Allow us to explain the consequences that impacted wisdom teeth may cause.
Impacted teeth usually don’t bring upon symptoms, so yours may be impacted without you even knowing. In some cases, impacted wisdom teeth will cause pain and because they are hard to clean, they become prone to tooth decay and periodontal disease. If wisdom teeth are impacted and extraction is suggested, our oral surgeons will discuss the extraction procedure with you in full before performing the surgery.
If your wisdom teeth are causing you pain, please give us a call to discuss your treatment options. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.oralsurgerypa.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania located in Philadelphia, call 215-463-4141.
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