Tooth Extraction in Mt. Pleasant, SC

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Wisdom Teeth Extractions

Tooth Extraction in Mt. Pleasant, SC

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Wisdom Teeth Extractions

Wisdom teeth are your third set of molars, and they usually start to erupt from your gum tissue between the ages of 17 and 25. It is very common to have complications arise during this time due to your wisdom teeth not erupting all the way or crowding your other molars in such a way as to cause pain and infection. In such cases, our dentists might recommend wisdom tooth removal. Smiles by Hogan in Mt. Pleasant, SC, can be reached at (843) 216-0908.

Wisdom Teeth Complications

Wisdom teeth removal is usually recommended because most people do not have enough room in their mouths to accommodate all 32 teeth. Due to the cramped spaces in the back of your mouth, cleaning your teeth can become more complex. Bacteria can build up, leading to infection, tooth decay, and pain. Impacted wisdom teeth in Charleston, SC, can also cause pain. When a wisdom tooth is impacted, it can grow sideways, not erupting through the gums and/or pressing against adjacent teeth' roots. Our doctors might recommend wisdom tooth extraction in these cases as well.

Patient with Toothache – Mt. Pleasant, SC – Smiles by Hogan

It is possible to have your wisdom teeth erupt and not cause you any problems, but you and Our doctors should closely monitor them for any signs of movement or infection. Sometimes, complications with wisdom teeth do not arise until later in adulthood, when teeth can shift with age, tooth loss, and bone loss.

When Should They Be Removed?

It is generally thought best to have your wisdom teeth removed before they have fully developed to avoid issues with decay and crowding once they have erupted. Younger patients also heal better and faster than older patients. Wisdom teeth extraction is a routine dental procedure that typically does not take very long, and most people can return to work or school in a day or two. Complete healing may take from a few weeks to a few months. Our doctors will give you post-operative instructions to help heal and prevent complications, such as dry sockets.

Do not live with wisdom tooth pain. Prevent further infection and damage by calling our doctors’ Mt. Pleasant office for a wisdom tooth removal consultation.

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Tooth Extraction Process

While we try to save a natural tooth as often as possible, sometimes a tooth extraction is unavoidable, such as when the tooth has become too decayed to save or has experienced a trauma that left it unable to be repaired. In these cases, Dr. Alderman or Dr. Kevin Hogan has the expertise to remove the tooth safely and efficiently. Our goal is to get the care you deserve without any worry.

Please contact our office today if you think you may need tooth extraction services. We would be pleased to discuss your treatment options after a thorough examination.

NEED A TOOTH EXTRACTED?

Smiles by Hogan in Mt. Pleasant, SC, can be reached at (843) 216-0908. If you need a tooth extracted, our team can safety remove it. Call to learn more. 

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