| Signs Your Teen Needs Their 3rd Molars Extracted |
Conventional dentistry says that wisdom teeth need to be extracted early, however, in recent times, most dental professionals agree that wisdom teeth can be healthy. Therefore, they should not be automatically removed once they erupt. That being said, there are warning signs that you need to watch out for with your teen in order to help you determine when to visit a dentist regarding wisdom teeth removal.
As the upper third molars erupt and grow, they may be swollen and infected. Your teen may experience chronic sinus pain as a result. While this can be difficult to diagnose, especially if the child has allergies, facial imaging, can help determine what is causing the pain. Your teen may also experience jaw and mouth pain due to unerupted third molars. The reason is that these teeth tend to exert pressure back into their jaw. So the teen may experience pain as they open and close their mouth. Besides, they may have swelling, redness, and pain in the area at the back of the mouth, particularly where the wisdom teeth are situated.
Wisdom teeth may not always come in fully, so if they have only erupted partly and the gums are covering a portion of them, you can have them removed. If you leave them in place, it will only allow food particles and bacteria to slide under the gums. As a result, it may create infection and cavities or deterioration of the nearby bone and teeth. Another sign to necessitate wisdom teeth removal is chronic bad breath. Your teen may experience symptomatic bad breath characterized by inflammation or infection in the area of the third molars.
Our team is able to determine whether your teen's third molars are coming in straight or if they are impacted. This way, we can determine if we should extract them or just leave them to continue growing. Contact us today to find out if your teen's wisdom teeth should be extracted.
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| What Exactly is a Facelift?
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A facelift is a surgical procedure that is performed to reduce or eliminate the appearance of lines and wrinkles, and other signs of aging, on your face. With this procedure, we lift and tighten the skin on your face, which helps to take years off of your appearance. Also called a Rhytidectomy, a facelift is one of the most common cosmetic procedures performed. It is effective for both women as well as for men.
There are a few different types of facelifts. The exact procedure you undergo will depend upon the type of facelift you are receiving. For more information on facelifts, contact us today!
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| Key Benefits of Multiple Tooth Implants |
A multiple tooth implant has many advantages over dental bridges or dentures. Besides being a permanent replacement solution for missing teeth, they can help you maintain optimum bone density in your jawbone. Unlike dentures, they do not need to be removed or require periodic oral checkups from a dental professional. This makes them easy to maintain, while also saving you money in the long run.
Cleaning and flossing dental implants is easy and does not require any additional help besides a normal toothbrush and dental floss. Unlike dental bridges or dentures, dental implants fuse with your gum line quite organically. There is no feeling of discomfort or uneasiness whereas with dentures, it can be quite an ordeal.
For more information on dental implants, contact us today!
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