A Word to the Wise: Wisdom Teeth Extraction in Fort Lauderdale, FL - Get it done early

During your routine dental checkup with your dentist in Fort Lauderdale, Dr. Nancy Rotroff or Dr. Gerard Wasselle will monitor your wisdom teeth using xrays. Most dentists agree that wisdom teeth extraction should be done during your teenage years when the wisdom teeth have developed but still have relatively short roots. Because the wisdom teeth are smaller and have less developed roots, your surgery usually will go faster, and your recovery will usually be quicker as well.  As wisdom teeth continue to develop, they grow strong roots that anchor deep in the bone tissue making them harder to remove. 

Do I Have to Get Wisdom Teeth Removed?

Many people have no problems with their wisdom teeth and do not need to have them extracted. However, most dental professionals will recommend  wisdom teeth extraction if you experience one or more of the following:

• Inadequate room for wisdom teeth: Most people have room for their normal adult dentition consisting of 28 teeth.  Most do not have room for the additional four wisdom teeth. When their is inadequate room for them to fully erupt,  the wisdom teeth can become impacted which can result in a painful toothache.
• Wisdom teeth cause your other teeth to move. When wisdom teeth press against adjacent teeth, those teeth can shift and become misaligned.  This can cause problems such a crooked teeth and malocclussion, your upper and lower teeth no longer meet correctly.  When possible, it is best to have your wisdom teeth extracted before you have invested in orthodontic treatment.
• Wisdom teeth cavities. Because wisdom teeth are difficult to clean, they are more likely to get cavities. 

What are the types of wisdom tooth extraction?

Based on their position within the jawbone, your dentist in Fort Lauderdale will classify your wisdom teeth as:

• Erupted Wisdom Teeth: Wisdom teeth that have completely erupted through the gums. For those people with enough jaw space, the wisdom teeth may not need to be extracted if the person can keep the wisdom teeth healthy and free of cavities.
• Soft tissue Impacted Wisdom Teeth: Wisdom teeth that have partially erupted and are still covered by gum or soft tissue.  
• Partially Impacted Wisdom Teeth: Wisdom teeth that have partially erupted into the mouth, and are partially embedded in your jawbone. Most peope with impacted wisdom teeth will need to have them extracted at some point.
• Full Bony Wisdom Teeth: Wisdom teeth that have not erupted through the gum and are completely embedded in the jawbone. They  will need to be removed by your Fort Lauderdale dentist team.

Wisdom teeth extraction is a very routine procedure performed in your dentist's office that can help ensure the long-term health of your mouth and teeth. Finding the best dentist in Fort Lauderdale for your wisdom teeth extraction and have your wisdom teeth removed early may help you avoid painful complications that can occur when your wisdom teeth become impacted. For those patients who may feel apprehensive about the wisdom teeth removal procedure,  Dr. Gerard Wasselle at Excellence in Dentistry offers  sedation dentistry in Fort Lauderdale so you can be more comfortable and relaxed during your procedure.

Call Excellence in Dentistry  at 954-928-1666 to schedule your consultation for wisdom teeth extraction with IV sedation with Dr. Gerard Wasselle.  Our office is conveniently located at 2480 E. Commercial Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.