There are many risks associated with impacted wisdom teeth, which are the last set of molars to develop as adults. When wisdom teeth are impacted, this simply means that they are lying dormant beneath the gum and they are not going to erupt anytime soon. When wisdom teeth are impacted, our doctors at Southern Cross Dental recommended extraction to protect the surrounding teeth and avoid infection.
Impacted wisdom teeth don’t always show symptoms, so it’s important to diligently visit our office twice a year for oral exams and dental X-rays. Doing so, allows our doctors to determine how the wisdom teeth are growing. Impacted wisdom teeth can result in pain, damage to surrounding teeth, as well as other dental problems like periodontal disease or gum infection. Extraction is best to avoid these complications.
If you have further questions regarding wisdom teeth or wisdom teeth extraction, please give us a call. To learn about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.scdsmile.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Southern Cross Dental in Colorado Springs, CO, call 719-471-1717.
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