Wisdom Teeth Removal at Sandia Oral Surgery
and Dental Implant Center in
Albuquerque New Mexico
The average adult has thirty-two teeth by age eighteen: sixteen teeth on the top
and sixteen teeth on the bottom. Each tooth in the mouth has a specific name
and function. The teeth in the front of the mouth (incisors, canine and bicuspid
teeth) are ideal for grasping and biting food into smaller pieces while the back
teeth, or molar teeth, are used to grind food up into a consistency suitable for swallowing.
However, the average mouth is made to hold only 28 teeth. It can be painful
when 32 teeth try to fit in a mouth that holds only 28 teeth. These four other
teeth are your Third Molars, also known as "wisdom teeth."
Why Should I Remove My Wisdom Teeth?
Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt within the mouth. When they align properly, and gum tissue is healthy,
wisdom teeth do not have to be removed. Unfortunately, this does not generally happen. The extraction of
wisdom teeth is necessary when they are prevented from properly erupting within the mouth. They may grow
sideways, partially emerge from the gum, and even remain trapped beneath the gum and bone. Impacted
teeth can take many positions in the bone as they attempt to find a pathway that will allow them to erupt
successfully.
These poorly positioned impacted teeth can cause many problems. When they are partially erupted, the
opening around the tooth allows bacteria to grow and will eventually cause an infection. The result: swelling,
stiffness, pain and illness. The pressure from the erupting wisdom tooth may move other teeth and disrupt
the orthodontic or natural alignment of teeth. The most serious problem occurs when tumors or cysts form
around the impacted wisdom tooth, resulting in the destruction of the jawbone and healthy teeth. Removal of
the offending impacted tooth or teeth usually resolves these problems. Early removal is recommended to
avoid such future problems and to decrease the surgical risk involved with the procedure.
Oral Examination
With an oral examination and x-rays of the mouth, Dr.Tuggle in Albuquerque New Mexico can evaluate the
position of the wisdom teeth and predict if there may be present or future problems. Studies have shown that
early evaluation and treatment result in a superior outcome for the patient. Patients are generally first
evaluated in the mid- teenage years by their dentist, orthodontist or by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
The Surgical Procedure
The removal of wisdom teeth can now be performed with minimal discomfort. All outpatient surgery is
performed under appropriate anesthesia to maximize patient comfort. Dr. Tuggle at Sandia Oral Surgery and
Dental Implant Center in Albuquerque New Mexico has the training, license ,and experience to provide various
types of anesthesia to allow patients to select the best alternative. These services are provided in an
environment of optimum safety, utilizing modern monitoring equipment and staff experienced in anesthesia
techniques.
and Dental Implant Center in
Albuquerque New Mexico
The average adult has thirty-two teeth by age eighteen: sixteen teeth on the top
and sixteen teeth on the bottom. Each tooth in the mouth has a specific name
and function. The teeth in the front of the mouth (incisors, canine and bicuspid
teeth) are ideal for grasping and biting food into smaller pieces while the back
teeth, or molar teeth, are used to grind food up into a consistency suitable for swallowing.
However, the average mouth is made to hold only 28 teeth. It can be painful
when 32 teeth try to fit in a mouth that holds only 28 teeth. These four other
teeth are your Third Molars, also known as "wisdom teeth."
Why Should I Remove My Wisdom Teeth?
Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt within the mouth. When they align properly, and gum tissue is healthy,
wisdom teeth do not have to be removed. Unfortunately, this does not generally happen. The extraction of
wisdom teeth is necessary when they are prevented from properly erupting within the mouth. They may grow
sideways, partially emerge from the gum, and even remain trapped beneath the gum and bone. Impacted
teeth can take many positions in the bone as they attempt to find a pathway that will allow them to erupt
successfully.
These poorly positioned impacted teeth can cause many problems. When they are partially erupted, the
opening around the tooth allows bacteria to grow and will eventually cause an infection. The result: swelling,
stiffness, pain and illness. The pressure from the erupting wisdom tooth may move other teeth and disrupt
the orthodontic or natural alignment of teeth. The most serious problem occurs when tumors or cysts form
around the impacted wisdom tooth, resulting in the destruction of the jawbone and healthy teeth. Removal of
the offending impacted tooth or teeth usually resolves these problems. Early removal is recommended to
avoid such future problems and to decrease the surgical risk involved with the procedure.
Oral Examination
With an oral examination and x-rays of the mouth, Dr.Tuggle in Albuquerque New Mexico can evaluate the
position of the wisdom teeth and predict if there may be present or future problems. Studies have shown that
early evaluation and treatment result in a superior outcome for the patient. Patients are generally first
evaluated in the mid- teenage years by their dentist, orthodontist or by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
The Surgical Procedure
The removal of wisdom teeth can now be performed with minimal discomfort. All outpatient surgery is
performed under appropriate anesthesia to maximize patient comfort. Dr. Tuggle at Sandia Oral Surgery and
Dental Implant Center in Albuquerque New Mexico has the training, license ,and experience to provide various
types of anesthesia to allow patients to select the best alternative. These services are provided in an
environment of optimum safety, utilizing modern monitoring equipment and staff experienced in anesthesia
techniques.
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4550 Eubank Blvd NE Ste 103, Albuquerque New Mexico, 87111 Phone : (505)291-9600
| Eric Tuggle DDS James Crine II DDS 4550 Eubank Blvd NE, Ste 103 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87111 (505)291-9600 |