Wisdom Teeth Procedure - Near You
A.I.R. Dentalplex
Appointments: (412) 931-7900
Brian Borodaty D.M.D.
A.I.R. Dentalplex
101 Bellevue Rd Suite 101
Pittsburgh, PA 15229-2132
If you're interested in natural-looking bridges and dentures, look no further than Brian Borodaty, D.M.D. who practices in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area. Using modern materials and techniques, Dr. Borodaty can achieve the natural look you seek. You will be very pleased with the comfortable, long-lasting results.
For natural-looking prosthodontics, Pittsburgh area dentures dentist Brian Borodaty, D.M.D. has extensive experience. Our team uses quality materials and current techniques to deliver the results you want.
We'll assess your situation and design a treatment plan to replace your missing teeth. You'll be able to smile again with confidence and ease.
A.I.R. Dentalplex welcomes emergency appointments. We know that dental emergencies can occur at any time. Our 24-hour voice mail alerts Pittsburgh area dentist Dr. Brian Borodaty to your need. We are here to help you at any time.
Did you know that trusted Pittsburgh area TMJ/TMD dentist Brian Borodaty, D.M.D. offers treatment for jaw pain relief? If you're experiencing discomfort when you move your jaw, or you hear clicking and popping when you chew, we want to help.
Our friendly team is happy to answer questions. There's no need to continue to live with pain. Relief is just a phone call away.
If you prefer home teeth whitening for convenience, set up an appointment with Brian Borodaty, D.M.D. at his practice in the Pittsburgh, PA area. You'll be able to whiten your teeth in the privacy of your home, and on your own schedule, even while you watch television or read a book. You'll be very pleased with the results of Dr. Borodaty's natural home tooth whitening process.
Gary L. Seid, D.D.S
Appointments: (408) 991-9033
Gary Seid D.D.S.
Gary L. Seid, D.D.S
1257 Oakmead Parkway, Suite A
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
If you have older dentures or think you may need dentures, you're in luck. As people age, dentures can make them look older than they really are and can cause discomfort when chewing. Sunnyvale area dentures dentist Dr. Gary Seid can replace worn out dentures with top quality custom made, state-of-the-art dentures that blend with your skin, hair and even eye color. Your new dentures will look as natural as possible, and you'll look and feel younger, too.
Dr. Seid has extensive experience providing gingivitis treatments in the Sunnyvale area. Bleeding gums can lead to more serious health problems if not treated promptly.
Our friendly, professional team will evaluate your needs and design a personal treatment plan. We'll help you have healthy gums and teeth for life.
Sunnyvale area dentist Dr. Gary Seid specializes in second opinions. Dr. Seid views second opinions as an educational experience, and highly encourages your questions about any procedure recommended to you by another dentist.
Second opinions will likely increase your overall comfort level as you gather and compare the necessary pieces of information and are able to make an informed decision.
Gary Seid, D.D.S. is proud to be a popular Sunnyvale area Lumineers® dentist. If you have sensitive teeth and want pain-free dental veneers, we can help.
Our highly trained team has extensive experience with this quick and easy procedure. We'll help you transform from feeling self-conscious to feeling confident about your bright new smile.
At Gary L. Seid, D.D.S we aim to maximize your insurance benefits and make any remaining balance easily affordable. Sunnyvale area dentist Dr. Gary Seid and his knowledgeable staff can help answer any of your insurance questions.
We accept most insurance carriers. Please check with us prior to your appointment, but it's safe to say we likely accept the type of insurance you carry.
Elm Dental Care
Appointments: (636) 916-4848
Michael Leuchtmann D.D.S.
Elm Dental Care
3820 Elm Street
St. Charles, MO 63301
St. Charles area restorative dentistry at Elm Dental Care can produce natural-looking results. If you have a damaged or missing tooth, we can help.
Our highly skilled team will assess your need for a crown, bridge, implant or other procedure to restore or improve your smile. Our goal is to provide quality dental care for your life-long oral health.
Michael Leuchtmann, D.D.S. is happy to be your St. Charles area braces dentist for invisible braces. Elm Dental Care offers individualized plans designed for your unique dental needs.
Our friendly team will discuss available options to straighten crooked teeth, close gaps between teeth, or correct bite problems. You'll be able to enjoy good oral health along with bright, straight teeth.
If you're interested in natural-looking bridges and dentures, look no further than Michael Leuchtmann, D.D.S. who practices in the St. Charles, Missouri area. Using modern materials and techniques, Dr. Leuchtmann can achieve the natural look you seek. You will be very pleased with the comfortable, long-lasting results.
If you're looking for dentures that look great and last, look no further than Elm Dental Care located in the St. Charles, MO area. Michael Leuchtmann, D.D.S. will assess your needs and fit you with durable, comfortable, natural-looking dentures - at a price you can afford.
Natural-looking tooth-colored fillings are made of composite resin and fill cavities just like traditional silver amalgam fillings. Michael Leuchtmann, D.D.S., can match your new composite fillings to the exact color of your teeth so they are virtually invisible. Elm Dental Care, a St. Charles, MO area practice, has seen tooth-colored fillings become more popular over the years. Dr. Leuchtmann can remove your old amalgam fillings and replace them with beautifully white, tooth-colored fillings.
More Wisdom Teeth Dentists in the St. Charles, MO Area Near You
Robert M Simons D.D.S.
2401 S Washington St Ste A
Grand Forks, ND, 58201
(701) 772-3487
BOYD & STEINER DMD PC
40 S RIVER RD UNIT 43
BEDFORD, NH, 3110
(603) 622-7262
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JOHN M ROMULUS D.D.S.
3725 WRIGHTSVILLE AVE STE A
WILMINGTON, NC, 28403
(910) 799-9699
Dental Associates
204 3rd Ave Nw
Mandan, ND, 58554
(701) 663-7545
Oral Surgery: The Wisdom Teeth Removal Procedure
Wisdom teeth, those third molars at the very back of our mouths, are so named because they generally erupt during late adolescence and early adulthood. When properly positioned they can be a valuable asset to us. When the jaw is not large enough to accommodate these wisdom teeth, they can cause dental problems, such as infection, requiring wisdom tooth removal.
Wisdom Teeth in Teens
Wisdom teeth usually appear in young adults between the ages of 15 and 25. Some wisdom teeth will grow in normally; others are "impacted." An impacted wisdom tooth allows no room for the rest of your teeth to grow. Dentists use X-rays to evaluate whether your wisdom teeth have any chance of coming in properly and can advise you on the best time to have wisdom tooth removal.
Why Are Wisdom Teeth Removed?
When there is no room for wisdom teeth to come in properly or when the teeth haven't reached their permanent location by age 25, then they're considered to be impacted wisdom teeth. Dentists recommend removing the tooth early, before wisdom tooth and other dental complications can develop.
Partially visible wisdom teeth are susceptible to bacteria that can cause wisdom tooth infection. Cysts and tumors can grow on a trapped wisdom tooth, causing irritation and some pain as well as diseases of the gums. Another problem occurs when the second molar, the last tooth before the wisdom tooth, is damaged as the wisdom tooth grows in without enough room.
The younger the patient, the easier the healing will be, which is another reason not to wait before removing impacted wisdom teeth. This oral surgery will be performed in the office of either a dentist or an oral surgeon, under anesthesia, providing patients with maximum comfort while keeping the procedure efficient and cost-effective. Local anesthetic (such as Novocain) is always used, but you may opt for additional comfort with nitrous oxide ("laughing gas"), IV sedation (twilight sleep) or deep sedation (general anesthesia.)
Wisdom Tooth Removal
An oral surgeon or your dentist can provide guidance whether you're a candidate for wisdom teeth removal (extraction). The bottom line is that wisdom teeth most often don't fit well in our mouths and they can cause other teeth to move or lead to gum disease or bone problems. Ask the dentist to make an evaluation and suggest the best course of action!
by Brian J. Gray, DDS, MAGD, FICO
+Jim Du Molin is a leading Internet search expert helping individuals and families connect with the right dentist in their area. Visit his author page.
Oral Surgeons and Wisdom Tooth FAQ
Q. What is an oral surgeon?
A. An oral surgeon is a dentist that performs many aspects of surgery in and about the head area including wisdom tooth removal. They can perform simple to extremely difficult extractions, such as wisdom teeth extraction. They also perform dental biopsies and remove tumors in the head and neck region. Most place implants in the jaw for future restorations and do complex jaw realignment surgeries. They usually have four or more years of continuing education after graduating dental school, and most limit their practice to only oral surgery.
Q. What is oral surgery?
A. Oral and maxillofacial surgery is the specialty of dentistry that includes diagnosis, surgical, and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the head, face, mouth, teeth, gums, jaws, and neck. An example of oral surgery would be extracting an impacted wisdom tooth or even extracting multiple impacted wisdom teeth.
Q. What are wisdom teeth?
A. Wisdom teeth are third molars. Normally people have three permanent molars that develop in each quadrant of the mouth; upper, lower, right and left. The first molars usually grow into the mouth at around six years of age. The second molars grow in at around age 12.
The third molars, wisdom teeth, usually will try to grow in at around age 18 to 20 years. Since that is considered to be the age when people become wiser, third molars gained the nickname, "wisdom teeth".
Actually, wisdom teeth are no different than any other tooth except that they are the last teeth to erupt, or grow into the mouth. Wisdom teeth are just as useful as any other tooth if they grow in properly, have a proper bite relationship, and have healthy gum tissue around them.
Q. Why do wisdom teeth cause problems?
A. Wisdom teeth cause problems because the shape of the modern human mouth may be too small to accommodate these teeth. As a result, they become impacted, or unable to come in or move into their proper place.
When wisdom teeth are prevented from erupting into the mouth properly, they are referred to as impacted. Teeth that have not erupted are not necessarily impacted. It may be that it is still too early in someone's dental development, and if time passes they might grow in properly. A dentist must examine a patient's mouth and his or her x-rays to determine if the teeth are impacted or will not grow in properly.
Impacted wisdom teeth may cause problems. Impacted wisdom teeth can result in infection, decay of adjacent teeth, gum disease or formation of a cyst or tumor from the follicle, which is the tissue which formed the crown of the tooth. Many dentists recommend removal of impacted wisdom teeth to prevent potential problems.
Q. What problems occur from partially erupted wisdom teeth?
A. Partially erupted wisdom teeth are breeding grounds for bacteria and germs that may cause infection, and cysts and tumors may grow on a trapped wisdom tooth. Jaw pain and gum disease may occur.
Partially erupted wisdom teeth can cause problems with the teeth in front of them, such as decay, bone loss, or root resorption. Any soft tissue which may is partially covering them is subject to infection. Again, if any of your wisdom teeth are partially erupted, you may want to carefully consider extraction. Not all wisdom teeth cause problems.
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