Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to grow in the jaw and often do not erupt in the right place like other teeth in the mouth due to lack of space. They can be in different positions. Some teeth might not fully emerge because they bunch up other teeth or are partially hidden by the gums (oral mucosa). This changing posture, impaction, partial eruption, and other factors can cause problems.

One of the most common causes for referral is when there is an issue with the wisdom teeth. Many factors are at work, including pericoronitis, or discomfort, swelling, or inflammation of the gum covering the wisdom teeth. It might indicate that the wisdom tooth is decaying. Sometimes, one might have food caught between their wisdom teeth.

Some wisdom teeth might not show any symptoms, but there might be an issue developing or something serious coming up that might catch one unawares. There is significant evidence that wisdom teeth that have not fully emerged and are positioned mesially or horizontally are more prone to a greater risk of decay within the wisdom tooth and the tooth in front. If left untreated, tooth decay can turn for worse, causing discomfort in both teeth. If the tooth in front of the wisdom tooth is decaying, the dentist will need to fix it after removing it.

Dakota Valley Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is the right place to come to when it comes to wisdom tooth extraction in Savage and Apple Valley, Minnesota. They will need to meet with the patients for a consultation to figure out if wisdom teeth removal is proper. A panoramic x-ray of the mouth and jaws will prove if their wisdom tooth is impacted or if there is enough room for them to erupt and how difficult it will be to remove them.

For more information on oral surgery in Savage and Apple Valley, Minnesota, visit https://www.dakotavalley-oms.com/.

Call 651-315-8826 for more details.

About the Company:

Dakota Valley Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery P.A specializes in oral and Maxillofacial surgery intending to keep their patient's teeth and gums healthy. They perform dental extraction, wisdom teeth removal, and oral Maxillofacial surgery.