Red Deer Wisdom Tooth Removal

Although adult teeth are meant to last a lifetime, there are some situations where removal is the best treatment option. If you are experiencing any issues or pain associated with your wisdom teeth, Lume Dental is pleased to be able to offer safe, and effective wisdom tooth removal

Wisdom teeth are located in the very back part of your mouth, and are the last set of molars to emerge. They generally come in between the ages of 14-30, although some people never get their wisdom teeth. For many people, wisdom teeth come in properly and cause no problems at all. For some people, however, problems arise, and intervention is necessary to avoid future complications. If left untreated, problematic wisdom teeth can lead to pain, tooth decay, gum disease and occlusion problems.

When people experience issues with their wisdom teeth, this can be due to several things, including a lack of room in the back of the mouth for wisdom teeth to erupt properly, thereby disrupting growth. Sometimes wisdom teeth erupt only partially through the gums, resulting in crowding issues with the surrounding teeth, cavities, gum infections and/or severe pain. Additionally, wisdom teeth can grow in unusual directions, which can cause complications like crowding and damage to adjacent second molars. Fortunately, your dentist can often foresee possible future concerns and will recommend the removal of your wisdom teeth to avoid expensive surgical procedures later on.