Most people are familiar with third molars, more commonly known as “wisdom teeth”. It is usually suggested that a young adult entering the “age of wisdom” have any existing wisdom teeth removed prior to developing any problems. Because most people’s mouth do not have room for these third sets of molars, the remaining wisdom teeth…
Month: January 2014
The Articulating Paper – article on the Jamaica mission trip
Categories: Blog
Here is the actual article. Proud of the students that went with me and all were were able to accomplish in 5 days. The mission will continue to improve each year as we increase our instrumentation and outreach. Looking forward to the next mission trip in the fall of 2014!
“Nipping wisdom teeth in the bud?”
Categories: Blog, Wisdom Teeth
There was a recent article in the Tufts Dental Medicine Journal talking about a the possibility of preventing the formation of wisdom teeth with local anesthesia? Interesting stuff if this phenomenon is true. Here is the actual article:
What To Expect When Having a Tooth Extracted
Categories: Blog
One of the most common procedures done in our office is tooth extraction. The removal of teeth can be necessary for a number of reasons, including: Too much damage to tooth to be repaired 3rd molars (Wisdom Teeth) impacted (wedged between the jaw and another tooth or teeth) May be needed to create room for other…
