Third molars, also called wisdom teeth, usually erupt before or around the age of 17. According to statistics about 10 million wisdom teeth are removed annually. Sometimes, rather than wait until they get impacted or come in crooked, dentists may recommend getting them out. However, wisdom tooth extraction is an invasive surgical procedure and if… Read more »
Category: Wisdom Teeth
Do All Wisdom Teeth Require Removal?
You may have fallen under the impressions that everyone needs wisdom tooth extraction. However, this is not necessarily the case. True, your wisdom teeth (or the third molars that develop when you are a young adult) may become extremely problematic. In fact, because high-risk situations are common, so is oral surgery to remove the teeth… Read more »
Common Questions About Third Molars
We often find that patients have questions about third molars, teeth that tend to seem like quite the mystery. First, many patients simply have no idea what to expect. Second, patients are often unaware that this term is simply another way of saying “wisdom teeth.” As a result of their emergence later in life than the… Read more »
The Benefits of Impacted Wisdom Tooth Removal
The trouble with wisdom teeth, or third molars, is that, even though they grow naturally, your dental ridges might not be able to accommodate them. If so, then their growth can lead to a host of increasingly more serious issues, including dental damage and worsening discomfort. Besides alleviating pain, the benefits of impacted wisdom tooth… Read more »
Wisdom Teeth Removal: Understanding and Preventing Dry Socket
If you have made the decision to have your wisdom teeth removed, you have made a wonderful decision to protect your long-term oral health. While recovery is typically straightforward provided that you follow our aftercare instructions, we feel strongly about ensuring you understand dry socket. This disorder is easy to prevent as long as you… Read more »
About Third Molars
We always encourage patients to learn more about third molars since they can affect different smiles in a variety of ways. If you are unfamiliar with this term, let us give you a hint – it is synonymous with “wisdom teeth.” Perhaps you have some that have grown in successfully – or, maybe you aren’t… Read more »
Do Wisdom Teeth Make Other Teeth Hurt?
If you’ve ever experienced a toothache, then you may have an idea what the cooler weather has in store for sensitive teeth. Hot and cold temperatures notoriously aggravate sensitive teeth, and in some cases the sensitivity may be severe enough for a simple breath of cold air to send wracking waves of discomfort throughout your… Read more »
Time for Wisdom Teeth Removal: Your FAQs
You may feel confident that you will need wisdom teeth removal to protect your oral health at some point in your life – but when is the right time? Are you supposed to just wake up one morning and decide that now is a good time to call us up to schedule your teeth removal,… Read more »
Quiz: Why Do Wisdom Teeth Need Extraction?
What are wisdom teeth? Why do they need to be removed? These are two questions patients ask us all the time. Many people are unaware of the significant dangers posed by the third molars. At Cerritos Dental Surgery, Dr. Shawn Hofkes offers solutions for the gentle extraction of the third molars.
Is It Wise To Keep Your Wisdom Teeth?
Wisdom teeth often present problems. That is why wisdom tooth removal is one of the most commonly performed dental surgeries. Because wisdom teeth erupt after the jaw is already formed, there is often a lack of space to accommodate them. Therefore they may grow in crooked, crowd other teeth, cause cheek or gum irritation, or… Read more »
