65 percent of individuals who detect wisdom teeth notice them in their late teens or early twenties.
At Almeida & Bell Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry, we help our adolescent patients with their wisdom teeth issues.
Why are wisdom teeth often extracted?
There are several reasons…
1. Wisdom teeth can damage adjacent teeth and nerves.
2. Most jaws (both teenagers’ and adults’) don’t have room for extra molars. If they are allowed to erupt, they usually come in crooked. This crowds the other teeth and influences the bite.
3. Partially- or fully-erupted wisdom teeth are difficult to clean. This increases the risk of tooth decay. And awkwardly-positioned wisdom teeth can cause an infection if bacteria is trapped under the skin where it’s difficult to brush and floss.
Because of the potential problems, Drs. Almeida often recommends the extraction of wisdom teeth.
What should you expect after wisdom teeth extraction?
Bleeding is inevitable with all tooth extractions. It may last up to three days. Rinsing is counterproductive.
Apply firm pressure to the extraction site by biting down on the gauze pads to help stop the bleeding.
Swelling following extraction is a sign that the healing process is progressing normally. Swelling that recedes and then re-appears after a few weeks, however, is a sign of infection. If this happens, it is vital that you meet with us ASAP.
We will schedule an exam seven to ten days after the extraction to make sure the wounds are clean and there are no complications. An antibiotic wash may be used to prevent or treat an infection.
Contact Almeida & Bell Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry:
303-858-9000
Locations (Tap to open in Google Maps):
Almeida & Bell Dental – Lone Tree
8683 E Lincoln Ave Ste 200
Lone Tree, Colorado
80124
Almeida & Bell Dental – Denver
9126 57th Ave.
Denver, Colorado
80238
