When you have a tooth that is too severely damaged to be treated with a dental restoration, then we could remove it to protect your smile from major complications. Our team can also prevent issues like wisdom tooth impaction! In today’s blog, your Cerritos, CA, dentist talks about how we protect smiles with tooth extraction.
When a tooth sustains major damage, or develops an infection too advanced for a root canal, then oral surgery could be necessary to protect your smile from major complications. Our team can comfortably and gently extract teeth to protect the smile as a whole. In today’s blog, your Cerritos, CA, dentist talks about our approach… Read more »
Have you been told to remove your wisdom teeth? Most likely, it’s a wise decision to do so. Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the last set of teeth that generally emerge in early adulthood. They often cause various oral health issues such as misalignment, impaction, crowding, and infections. In today’s blog, your Cerritos,… Read more »
Wisdom teeth, the third and final set of molars that usually emerge between the ages of 17 and 25, often cause concern later in life. Many choose to ignore them, not understanding the potential dental issues that arise by keeping them. In this blog, your Cerritos, CA, dentist explores the importance of wisdom teeth extraction… Read more »
As you head through your teens and early twenties, we can help you track the arrival of your wisdom teeth. This third set of molars may disturb your dental alignment and oral health if they appear to crowd your existing adult teeth. By receiving regular dental checkups, we can take imagery of their travel and… Read more »
Knowing where your third molars are in their development can help you decide to extract them when the time is ready. While some people never develop this last set of teeth, they can cause significant problems with your bite and its alignment if they do appear. Because they tend to erupt in your late teens… Read more »
Planning for the arrival of your wisdom teeth can help you protect your oral health and preserve the comfort and alignment of your bite. Most people can expect these third molars to erupt in their late teen years or twenties. Although certain people experience no issues, regularly visiting the dentist to discuss the movement of… Read more »
Pain in your face and jaw is an important issue to discuss with your dentist when you attend routine checkups. What you can discover is that the discomfort is not related to tooth decay, but that it is caused by molars that have not yet erupted. As they appear in your mouth, your wisdom teeth… Read more »
Tooth pain can occur for a wide variety of reasons. But if you are suffering from this condition, you shouldn’t ignore this sign, as it can mean a great deal for the health of your smile. Rarely does a situation simply get better on its own, and there may be an underlying cause to the… Read more »
There are a lot of things to learn, of course, if you’re considering wisdom teeth removal. We expect you to ask us a lot of questions, so feel free to bring them up! As for planning the actual procedure and choosing your dates and times, we like to remind patients that this is not the… Read more »
A dental emergency involves damage to your teeth, or even sudden or unexplained discomfort, that needs attention to avoid complications and the risk of losing a tooth. But with emergency…
When you have TMJ disorder, or possibly bruxism (teeth grinding), this could lead to persistent discomfort and even increase the risk of damaged teeth and major complications. But we can…
Often, we discuss cosmetic treatments that address a specific issue with your smile, such as teeth whitening to remove unsightly teeth stains. But did you know that we have a…
