Risks Associated with Impacted Wisdom Teeth

Depending on the patient, wisdom teeth can cause a variety of complications. Most of us know by now that wisdom teeth are the final set of molars that develop between the ages of 17-24. Most of the time, they remain impacted, which means that there isn’t enough space in the mouth for them to grow and blossom into teeth that are useful. Warning signs of impacted wisdom teeth can include frequent headaches that can cause tension in the neck. If your wisdom teeth are causing you discomfort, it may be time to contact the Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania.

Wisdom teeth extraction isn’t always necessary, but it’s highly recommended. This is because wisdom teeth, especially impacted ones can increase a patient’s risk of developing an infection. Headaches may develop as a result of tension and irregular pressure in the jaw due to wisdom teeth development. When left untreated, impacted wisdom teeth will do more harm than good. If you don’t want to live with a permanent toothache, it’s important to consider extraction.

If you have questions or concerns about oral surgery or post-op care, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide, 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.

Impacted Wisdom Teeth

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.