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Impacted Wisdom Teeth And Gum Disease Risks

Impacted Wisdom Teeth And Gum Disease Risks

If your wisdom teeth are coming in or are already impacted, you should talk to your dentist about removing them. Many patients have them extracted to avoid oral health problems such as infections or cysts. Gum disease is also common for people whose wisdom teeth are impacted. It is important for you to understand why…

How Wisdom Teeth Extraction Can Help Prevent Gum Disease

How Wisdom Teeth Extraction Can Help Prevent Gum Disease

Many dentists recommend that patients have their wisdom teeth, or the third set of molars, extracted during the teenage years. Wisdom teeth extraction is often recommended for patients whose teeth have been impacted or are causing problems such as crowding, gum inflammation, or pain in the mouth. Extraction can prevent complications for the gums, teeth,…