Does Everyone Have Four Wisdom Teeth?
Wisdom teeth usually come in between the ages of 17 and 21. Normally an adult will have four wisdom teeth, but some adults have more and some have less! Your AXIS Dental Group dental professional will monitor the progression of your wisdom teeth during routine oral health examinations and x-rays to determine whether they may become problematic or impacted. That’s another reason to schedule regular oral health examinations.
Are My Wisdom Teeth Impacted?
The term impacted means “trapped” in the jaw bone. This “impaction” may be a source of pain and may also lead to infection. The wisdom tooth itself may also crowd or damage the molar next to it and its roots, or damage the jaw bone and its nerves. When the wisdom tooth grows toward adjacent teeth, it can trap plaque and debris making your teeth more vulnerable to decay.
Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Around 85% of the population are affected by impacted Wisdom Teeth requiring extraction.
Don’t worry. Most wisdom teeth extractions require local anesthesia (being awake). Local anesthesia is an injection to numb the gum around the tooth being extracted. General anesthesia (being asleep), which AXIS Dental Group also offers, may be used to help ease any anxieties you may have. We will recommend the best treatment option for your specific needs and comfort. Learn more about local anesthesia (being awake) and general anesthesia (being asleep).
We have been helping patients with impacted wisdom teeth for 30+ years. Do you live or work in Avondale, Bramalea, Central Park, Credit Valley, Clairville Fletcher’s Meadow, Fletcher’s Creek Village, Gore Industrial, Heart Lake, Madoc, North, South, East, West or Downtown Brampton, Northwood Park, Snelgrove, Sandringham-Wellington, Westgate, Northgate, Southgate, or the Vales of Castlemore? AXIS Dental Group is conveniently located in Brampton. Want to learn more about impacted or problematic wisdom teeth extraction? Book a complimentary consultation today.
