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WORDS: Tampa Bay Jaw & Facial Surgery Of Bradenton
During the teenage years, your son or daughter’s wisdom
teeth will start to develop and may erupt in their mouth.
During this process, wisdom teeth can cause discomfort,
swelling, and problems to the adjacent teeth.
Wisdom teeth often are considered “impacted,” meaning that
part, or all, of the tooth is surrounded by bone and not visible in
the mouth. These teeth can also grow in such a way that they
are angled or even horizontal in the jaw.
in that area, potentially harming the teeth around them over time.
X-rays and/or CBCT (3D) imaging can assist in predicting the
growth pattern of these teeth, determining if there is associated
pathology, and evaluating nearby structures such as nerves or
sinuses.
Adolescence is a good time to consider having your child’s
wisdom teeth removed for several reasons. Early removal can
decrease the risks of developing periodontal disease and
cavities on adjacent teeth. Most wisdom teeth do not assist in
the grinding or chewing of food or in speech.
The adjacent teeth, however, play an important role in eating, and
therefore, wisdom teeth should be removed if there is potential
for damage to these adjacent teeth. Additionally, individuals
over 25 have a greater risk of developing complications after
wisdom tooth removal, including nerve injury.
Healthy individuals have the option of having the procedure
done under IV sedation. This is both a comfortable and safe
way for patients to have their wisdom teeth removed.
For more information
call 941-749-0962 or visit www.tbjafs.com
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