A wise choice: FAQs about proactive, predictable care at the specialist’s office
As specialists, other dentists commonly refer their patients to us for trusted wisdom teeth care and extraction. These teeth tend to be associated with complications due to their “late arrival” in the mouth. There may be insufficient room for them by the time they grow in. This situation can threaten the health of the surrounding teeth and other areas of the mouth, and complications from these third molars are also associated with pain and other distressing symptoms that interfere with patients’ day-to-day lives. So, it is essential to turn to a trusted specialty team in Mount Prospect, Illinois, Associates for Oral, Maxillofacial & Implants Surgery, so we can avoid these problems and help you or a family member avoid the pain and potential damage of impacted wisdom teeth.
Why are they called “wisdom teeth”?
These molars, which are at the very back of your mouth, are usually the last teeth to develop. They owe their name to timing; the development of the third molars typically ends during the mid-teenaged years to early adulthood, a phase conventionally perceived as a time of growing maturity and of “acquiring wisdom.”
Do all wisdom teeth cause problems?
Every patient is different. However, since wisdom teeth have a high risk of impaction (or becoming trapped in the jawbone), it is essential to maintain regular dental visits. During an exam, our specialists, Drs Russell Spinazze, Mark Spinazze, and Eliza Drobny, will assess the positioning of your back-most teeth. Such accurate evaluation informs potential next steps, as they can evaluate for the risk of future complications. Research backs up the importance of such proactive evaluations; notably, early exams and interventions have been linked to superior patient outcomes.
What are some of the potential risks?
If you wait to have your teeth evaluated and extracted, the recovery from the procedure can be prolonged and intense. That’s because the root systems grow longer, and the jawbone becomes more dense as you get older. For this reason, it is generally advised that impacted third molars be removed as soon as preteens’ and teens’ root structures are fully developed. Potential threats posed by impacted wisdom teeth range from a localized gum infection to the formation of cysts and crowding and damage to the neighboring teeth.
Why should I trust Associates for Oral, Maxillofacial & Implants Surgery?
As qualified oral and maxillofacial surgeons, our specialists support the most predictable, comfortable, and safe treatments. Additionally, they have developed considerable expertise and interests in general anesthesia and IV sedation, as well as in removing wisdom teeth. These characteristics provide significant peace of mind; our patients know they are in great hands with our teams. Of course, we will also review everything to expect at each stage in the extraction process because what you do afterward for care can either help or hinder the healing process.
If you have other questions, contact our Mount Pleasant, IL office today at (847) 255-7080, or feel free to contact one of three other locations in Chicago, Bartlett, and Elk Grove Village at (773) 736-3300, (630) 289-5002, and (847) 593-0535, respectively.
