How do I know if a tooth needs to be extracted?
In most cases, the patient cannot know and should leave that decision to the dentist. Only sometimes, if the tooth is in the terminal stage of periodontitis and is very…
What does surgical extraction of wisdom teeth look like?
Surgical extraction of wisdom teeth looks similar to any other oral surgical procedure. After an adequate diagnosis and treatment plan, the intervention is performed. The first step is to prepare…
Can it happen that a tooth never emerges?
Yes, it is possible. Every tooth can remain "trapped" in the bone, meaning that for some reason, it does not grow in the mouth during the normal period of eruption.…
Is it easier to extract upper or lower impacted wisdom teeth?
It's a perpetual dilemma for our patients, but unfortunately there is no straightforward answer. The difficulty or ease of surgical extraction of wisdom teeth is influenced by numerous factors: the…
When is the best time to extract wisdom teeth in children?
When there are unerupted or partially erupted wisdom teeth in children, first the position of the tooth is evaluated to determine if there is a possibility for it to properly…
Extraction of Wisdom Tooth – When to Avoid?
If you have an impacted wisdom tooth, it doesn't mean that you have to extract it. The decision to extract an impacted wisdom tooth or not depends on various factors.…
Why does wisdom tooth not erupt?
The most common reason for this is that there is not enough space in the dental arch for the wisdom tooth to erupt. Another cause can be the improper positioning…