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15 years
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Peter Nelson
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Creighton
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At what age do wisdom teeth start coming in?
Yes. 3rd molars (wisdom teeth) often need to be removed by age 17 or even sooner. Evaluation by an oral surgeon is a good idea. Your son's teeth may be in process of erupting in READ MORE
Yes. 3rd molars (wisdom teeth) often need to be removed by age 17 or even sooner. Evaluation by an oral surgeon is a good idea. Your son's teeth may be in process of erupting in normal position, but, in my experience, most people do not have enough room for their 3rd molars and would benefit from removal. Age 17 is a good age for evaluation, and it's a good age for removal because his recovery will be much easier than it would be in a 5 or 10 years from now.
What is the treatment for a very impacted wisdom tooth?
It's best to see an oral surgeon for examination.
How do I know if I need a wisdom tooth extraction?
You need to see your dentist or an oral surgeon for an examination.
Can wisdom teeth extractions cause changes to my face?
I recommend seeing an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
How are oral cysts diagnosed?
Clinical and radiographic evaluation by a dentist or oral surgeon will help determine the next step.
Is there a possibility of infection after a root canal treatment?
Yes, but you need to see the dentist who performed the root canal treatment for an exam. Clinical and radiographic exam will help evaluate the tooth and endodontic treatment.
My pain is not better even after a root canal treatment. What should I do?
It may take a few weeks for the pain to resolve. Otherwise, check with the person that performed the procedure. And it the took needs to be removed, it's best to think about READ MORE
It may take a few weeks for the pain to resolve. Otherwise, check with the person that performed the procedure. And it the took needs to be removed, it's best to think about whether an implant might be desired in the future because we often graft when extracting a tooth if an implant is being considered. Sometimes implants can even be placed at the time of extraction. But let's hope the tooth can be saved :)
I have two cysts in my upper jaw. Please suggest the treatment.
Yes. I recommend evaluation by an oral surgeon. Many times they are associated with teeth that need to be removed. In most cases, removing the tooth and cyst is definitive. But READ MORE
Yes. I recommend evaluation by an oral surgeon. Many times they are associated with teeth that need to be removed. In most cases, removing the tooth and cyst is definitive. But it's best to treat them before they grow too much. And if a biopsy is recommended, a definitive diagnosis can be made to rule out anything too serious.
Oral surgery and flying
Right away in most cases.
Stitches
Most foods are OK. But avoid hard and small items (like seeds) for the next month. The lower back sites are soft and hard foods could get stuck back there in the next 2-3 weeks. READ MORE
Most foods are OK. But avoid hard and small items (like seeds) for the next month. The lower back sites are soft and hard foods could get stuck back there in the next 2-3 weeks.
Is it necessary to have the wisdom tooth removed to prevent future problems?
Everyone is different. Examination by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon will let you know if 3rd molar (wisdom teeth) removal is needed.
