You may feel as if you are entering adulthood when you have your wisdom teeth removed. Though it’s a relatively unwelcome rite, it usually involves oral surgery, so you have to be off work while you recover.
The third set of molars is still removed for a reason, however. We at the Emergency Dental Center recommend wisdom teeth extractions when they are necessary to keep our patients’ smiles healthy, beautiful, and pain-free.
You should remove your wisdom teeth for these three reasons :
To protect your jaw
If left untreated, wisdom teeth can lead to cysts. Whenever these cysts form, your jaw becomes hollow, causing damage.
Therefore, wisdom teeth removal would protect not only your teeth but the very structure of your jaw as well.
To avoid discomfort
Having too little room for your wisdom teeth to develop can lead to painful problems. In addition to causing the tooth pain, they also cause inflammation of the gums and can lead to cavities.
When wisdom teeth are removed, many people worry about the pain associated with the procedure. Two things must be considered, however. In addition, by using our advanced wisdom teeth removal procedure, you will experience less pain during your recovery time.
Furthermore, removing your wisdom teeth can protect you from serious dental problems. Getting rid of wisdom teeth might cause some discomfort for a few days, but that’s nothing compared to the pain you’ll experience if you don’t take them out.
To preserve your smile
Third molars really aren’t necessary. It’s not always easy to accommodate them in your jaw due to their limited size. Wisdom teeth that become impacted can cause pain.
Wisdom teeth can also cause problems if they grow in before they are removed. Your extra molars are also prevented from rubbing against other teeth when your extra molars prevent impaction. So your teeth will be straight and aligned without problems because you will not have crowding in your smile.
Some people may not need wisdom teeth extractions. The straight smile isn’t only attractive but also protects your overall oral health and prevents pain.
What is the cost of removing a wisdom tooth?
Depending on the type of wisdom tooth extraction you require, the cost will vary. If necessary, we at the Emergency Dental Center can arrange financing for your emergency dental care as we understand the cost is unplanned. We accept major credit cards as well as most insurance plans. For information about payment options, call our office.
Avoid postponing wisdom tooth extractions based on your fear of pain. It is surprisingly easy and painless to have a tooth extracted. Following numbing, dentists can complete the procedure fairly fast.
Patients without dental insurance should take a look at CareCredit® discount dental plans. Starting at just $49 per month for cheap wisdom teeth removal, payment is flexible. For an online application, click here.
