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In most cases, you can expect your wisdom teeth to erupt in your late teenage years or early twenties. As the last teeth to erupt, they tend to cause problems for the rest of your smile. Don’t worry though – our team at Brush Dental is here to provide the specialty procedure that is wisdom tooth extraction. So, don’t hesitate to call our dental office if you or your child needs wisdom tooth extractions in Royse City, TX!
In the first paragraph, we touched on the fact that wisdom teeth typically make an appearance between the ages of 16 and 25. That’s why they are called “wisdom” teeth! While some patients have all four, others only have one or two. There are also some cases where the third set of molars never develops at all. This is often the result of genetics. So, if your parents didn’t have wisdom teeth, you might not either.
Since our ancestors didn’t have six-month dental checkups and fluoridated toothpaste, tooth loss was extremely common. Fortunately, the field of dentistry looks drastically different today. All that to say, it’s very unlikely that your mouth will be large enough to accommodate them. In some cases, they can become stuck, painful, and even put you at risk for oral infections. We’ve found that removing them helps you avoid problems before they have a chance to cause serious issues.
When you arrive for your appointment, one of our friendly team members will take you back to the treatment room and help you settle into the treatment chair. Then, your dentist will come in, answer any questions you have, and thoroughly numb the area of your mouth that they’ll be working on. Once you’re completely comfortable, they will begin the procedure.
If your wisdom tooth is trapped below the gumline, then your dentist will make a small incision in your gums to assess it. Then, they will carefully remove it. If your wisdom tooth has broken through the gumline, however, then they will complete a “simple extraction,” which involves gently rocking the tooth loose.
During your appointment, you won’t feel any discomfort. Once the numbing agent wears off, however, you can expect to feel some soreness. To ensure the recovery period is as smooth as possible, we will provide you with some aftercare instructions, including:
If you have any questions for us about this emergency dental treatment, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. You are also welcome to give us a call if you’re simply ready to schedule your appointment!
The wisdom teeth may have been helpful for our early ancestors, but today they tend to do more harm than good. Many people don’t have enough room in their mouths to accommodate wisdom teeth, so they need to be removed. However, this procedure is often put off due to fear of cost. Everyone’s treatment is a little bit different, so the cost can vary. During your consultation, we will discuss the exact cost of your treatment. Until then, here's what you should take into consideration.
The cost of wisdom tooth extractions can vary. Here are some factors that influence the cost.
Wisdom tooth extractions are normally considered to be a “major restorative procedure” but dental insurance providers. This means that after the yearly deductible has been met, and before your maximum has been reached, the procedure is likely to be covered by your provider at about 50%. However, this can vary based on your plan, so it is best to confirm this ahead of time. We are proud to be in-network with Delta Dental, MetLife, Cigna, and many other plans. If you have any questions regarding your plan and what it covers, give us a call.
If you don’t have dental insurance, this doesn’t mean that you are completely out of luck. With our in-house dental plan, you can save 30% on treatments completed at our practice. We are also happy to accept payments through CareCredit – a third-party financing company that can split the cost of your treatment into manageable monthly installments with little to no interest. If you have any questions or need help applying, let us know!
These days, wisdom teeth seem to cause nothing but trouble. However, they have benefited our early human ancestors in a variety of ways. Early humans survived on a diet of raw foods, like raw meat, berries, nuts, roots, and leaves. They didn’t use cutlery to break apart their food, and they didn’t cook it. Chewing tougher foods required a broader jaw and strong molars. Since their jaws were larger, the wisdom teeth rarely caused problems when erupting. Today, we soften most foods by cooking, baking, cutting, or otherwise preparing it. Ultimately, this makes the wisdom teeth unnecessary. Since many people’s jaws aren’t wide enough to accommodate wisdom teeth today, they can pose more issues than benefits.
With wisdom teeth growing in at funny angles and causing problems with surrounding teeth, they don’t seem very wise at all. This begs the question: why are wisdom teeth called “wisdom teeth?” No one knows for certain, but the prevailing theory is that since these teeth don’t emerge until early adulthood, a person is older than they were when the rest of their teeth erupted. With age comes wisdom – hence the name: wisdom teeth.
Most people have four wisdom teeth. However, others are missing one, and some don’t have any at all! In 2015, there was an article published in the Dental Research Journal estimating that somewhere between 5% and 37% of people are missing one or more of their wisdom teeth. It is unknown why some people don’t develop their wisdom teeth, but genetics likely play a role. A dental X-ray is the best way to tell ow many wisdom teeth you have. Most of the time, wisdom teeth emerge between the ages of 17 and 21, but this can vary.
The first step of wisdom tooth removal is always numbing the mouth with a local anesthetic, so you shouldn’t be able to feel any pain. There are also a couple of sedation options available to further limit your body’s ability to register pain. Ultimately, you can expect your procedure to be completely painless. You may experience some soreness for a few days afterward, but this can be managed by closely following the aftercare guidelines that we provide for you.
