Third molars
Wisdom teeth usually show up in the late teens or early twenties. Some come in without trouble. Others get stuck, crowd nearby teeth or become infected. We check them early and help you decide what is right.
Call us if you notice:
Some wisdom teeth cause problems without any symptoms, which is why x-rays at regular checkups matter.
No. If your wisdom teeth are healthy, fully in, and easy to clean, they may be fine to keep. If they are impacted, partly erupted, or putting other teeth at risk, removal is often the better choice. Your dentist will show you the x-ray and explain why.
The area is fully numbed, and nitrous oxide or oral sedation can help if you are nervous. Your dentist removes the tooth, places gauze, and goes over aftercare with you. If a tooth is in a difficult position, we will tell you and help you find the right specialist.
Many people schedule removal before a weekend or a school break so they have a few quiet days to rest. We will give you written aftercare instructions and a number to call if you have questions while you heal.
Rest for the first day, bite on gauze as directed, and use cold packs for swelling. Eat soft foods, and avoid straws, smoking and spitting for the first few days so the blood clot can protect the socket. Call us if pain gets worse after the third day, or if you have a fever or swelling that keeps growing.
Teens and young adults should have them checked with x-rays at regular visits. Spotting problems early often makes treatment simpler.
Most people feel much better within a few days. Full healing of the socket takes longer. Your dentist will give you aftercare instructions for your case.
Yes. We offer nitrous oxide and oral sedation. With oral sedation, you will need someone to drive you home.
It happens when the blood clot in the socket is lost too early, exposing bone. It causes throbbing pain a few days after removal. Call us if you think you have it.
When school lets out for Christmas, a lot of Mount Pleasant families start thinking about the dental care they have been putting off. For teens and college students, one of the biggest items on that list is often...
Wisdom teeth tend to raise a lot of questions. Some patients never have issues with them, while others deal with crowding, pressure, pain, swollen gums, or repeated irritation around the back of the mouth. At Pleasant...
Book an exam. We will take an x-ray, explain what we see and give you a clear plan.
