An estimated 10 million impacted wisdom teeth are surgically extracted each year in the US. Removing them can help free up more space in your mouth, resolve bad breath caused by decay, or relieve any pain they cause. Even if your wisdom teeth are not currently causing problems, they may later in life. Many Americans ask their dentists, “When should I have my wisdom teeth removed?” The answer to this may differ by the patient, but the answers to many questions about wisdom teeth stay largely … [Read more...] about Wisdom Teeth Removal Q&A
7 Reasons to See An Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Oral conditions can affect many areas of your life, including confidence, appearance, and sleep quality. Here are seven reasons you should visit Arkansas Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in Hot Springs for oral and maxillofacial surgery to treat conditions and improve your overall health. 1. Wisdom Teeth Everyone has wisdom teeth, but not everyone can tolerate their growth. For some, the growth of wisdom teeth can cause pain, poor oral hygiene, and swelling, often requiring oral and … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons to See An Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Checklist: How to Prepare & Recover from Your Wisdom Teeth Extraction as an Adult
Wisdom teeth are known to cause many problems. That’s why about 85% of people have to get them removed. If you’re preparing to join this statistic as an adult, then it’s important to know more about the teeth themselves and how to recover from wisdom tooth removal. How to prepare for the procedure If you want to prepare for your wisdom teeth extraction properly, follow these steps to make the whole process as quick, safe, and painless as possible. 1. Ask your Surgeon any … [Read more...] about Checklist: How to Prepare & Recover from Your Wisdom Teeth Extraction as an Adult
What is an Impacted Wisdom Tooth
You may have often heard over the years that someone needs to have their wisdom teeth removed because they are impacted. What is an impacted wisdom tooth? In short, an impaction of any tooth is when the tooth cannot fully erupt into the dental arch normally, due to bone or gum tissue. It is not always a wisdom tooth that is impacted, but most often this is the case. What Makes a Wisdom Tooth Impacted? A wisdom tooth becomes impacted when it cannot erupt into the dental arch fully … [Read more...] about What is an Impacted Wisdom Tooth
The Most Common Reasons for Jaw Surgery
Corrective jaw surgery is performed for a wide variety of reasons, from cosmetics to functional anomalies. Regardless of the reason for the surgery, it is important to know what to expect throughout your procedure, and who is the proper surgeon to perform your surgery. At Arkansas Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons we can lead you through this process. What are the Most Common Reasons for Corrective Jaw Surgery? Corrective jaw surgery is performed for a variety of reasons. Some of the … [Read more...] about The Most Common Reasons for Jaw Surgery
Tips on Recovering From Wisdom Tooth Removal
Having your impacted wisdom teeth removed is one of the most common surgeries that most people have completed. It is almost seen as a right of passage when moving from your teenage years into your adulthood. Whether you have impacted wisdom teeth, are just curious about wisdom teeth symptoms, or maybe your dentist has recommended having your wisdom teeth removed, let this be your guide to let you recover from wisdom tooth removal swiftly. We will even help you to better understand why you need … [Read more...] about Tips on Recovering From Wisdom Tooth Removal