A few days ago, I heard my wife and daughter talking about oral hygiene. They were specifically discussing about what constitutes a complete dental checkup. I didn’t get to hear the concluding portions of their discussion, but I made sure I checked with my dentist-friend, a couple of days later, what she considers a complete ...
Wisdom teeth , also called third molars, are the last teeth to grow in your mouth. They generally come in between the ages of 17 and 25. Impacted wisdom teeth occur when the wisdom teeth do not have enough room to break through the gums as intended. According to the American Association Oral and Maxillofacial ...
I had all four wisdom teeth removed two years ago and thought I would post about my experience so those considering the procedure would know what to expect. It is not the most pleasant procedure in terms of recovery, but if you were like me you didn’t have much choice because the wisdom teeth were ...
Recently, our son needed his wisdom teeth removed, but our insurance did not cover it. With some research, we received a brief education about wisdom teeth and how to have them removed cheaply. Research states that most young people between the ages of 17 and 25 grow wisdom teeth. Experts can not agree on the ...