How do I Know If I Need Them Removed?

If you have wisdom teeth that come in correctly, completely, and and are functional and healthy, they do not need to be removed. Impact wisdom teeth are the ones that cause problems and need to be removed. They can cause infection after infection and even damage surrounding teeth. Wisdom teeth that don’t erupt or come in all the way should also be removed. They aren’t able to be properly cleaned. A lack of cleaning can cause gum disease.

What Age Should I Have Them Removed?

It’s best to have wisdom teeth removed during your mid-teen years (14 to 18). The roots haven’t finished forming. This means that the teeth can be removed with lower risk and better healing. The older you are, the more developed the denser the bones have become. This makes the removal procedure a lot more difficult and the healing a lot longer.

What Does Recovery and Healing Involved?

If you have your wisdom teeth removed during your mid-teen years, recovery is uneventful. It usually takes around 5 to 7 days to feel normal again, although this changes from person to person. Medications can easily solve any discomfort. Swelling also varies from person to person. Medication can also help that. It’s recommended that patients should avoid strenuous activities during the first 3 to 5 days. Avoid hard to crunchy foods like popcorn and peanuts.

Older patients experience a longer healing period.

What Are Dental Implants?

Dental Implants are titanium posts that are placed into the jaw in order to replace missing teeth or to stabilize loose fitting dentures. The bone of the jaw fuses directly to the surface of the implant which makes it very functional and strong.

The most commonly used dental implants are used to replace any tooth or teeth or to stabilize dentures. There are also mini implants which are also commonly used in order to stabilize loose dentures or replace very small teeth.

Why Should I Consider Dental Implants Over Other Products?

Let’s compare dental implants with a few other common products.

• Bridges: Bridges replace missing teeth, however, the average lifespan of a bridge is 10 years. The design of a bridge requires significant damage to the teeth on either side of the missing tooth. The entire bridge is generally lost if a tooth that the bridge connects to fails.
• Partial Dentures: Partial dentures are false teeth that snap onto the remaining natural teeth. They create unfavorable forces on the teeth and need to be removed in order to be cleaned. Partial dentures can actually contribute to the loss of more teeth over time.
• Conventional Dentures: Conventional dentures, or “plates,” are used to replace all of the teeth in an arch. Although some people function relatively well with conventional dentures, most do not. Dentures require a great deal of learning and adaptation, and in most cases change the taste of food. Over time, dentures contribute to the shrinking or resorption of the bone of the jaws, leaving less and less bony ridge for the denture to hold onto.

Dental implants are the closest to natural teeth in function and form of all available treatments. The success rate and expected longevity far exceed those generally seen for any other treatment for missing or failing teeth.

Dr. Bulloch Offers Dental Implants for Mesquite, Nevada Residents

If you’re interested in becoming a good candidate for dental implants, the best things to do is to contact Dr. Bulloch and his team at the Oral Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery Center. They offer free implant consultations. Advances in dental implant design and techniques have made implants a viable option for almost all situations.

Dr. Bulloch’s services for dental implants in Mesquite, Nevada have given so many people satisfaction and comfort.

The Benefits of Oral Surgery

Oral surgery is a specialty in dentistry recognized internationally. Oral surgeons perform surgical procedures that involve the face, the jaw, and other surrounding areas, including:

• Wisdom Teeth Removal
• Dental Implants
• Jaw Surgery
• Botox
• Lip Augmentation
• Facial Implants
• Skin Rejuvenation
• Mole Removal
• Scar Revision
• Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
• Acne Treatment
• Sedation Dentistry

Oral surgeons also deal with facial deformities such as a cleft lip and palate, abnormal bone growth on the face, and temporomadibular joint disorders.

The Oral Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery Center in St. George, Utah

Lead by Dr. Scott E. Bulloch, board certified oral surgeon in St. George, Utah, the Oral Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery Center is a state of the art oral surgery and cosmetic facial surgery facility with the latest in diagnostic, surgical, and sterilization equipment.

Our St. George, Utah oral surgeons have been striving and continue to provide our patients with quality care in a comfortable setting with problems relating to the mouth, teeth and facial regions.

In the article, Dr. Bulloch indicates the most likely culprit is tooth brushing, even for people who brush several times per day. Brushing becomes a routine, and we can miss the same places, especially if we brush too quickly. To reach difficult areas, using a Sonic toothbrush or Waterpik may help. And if you use a regular toothbrush, you have to be careful to not damage your gums.

After tooth brushing, Dr. Bulloch says eating habits are next in dental health importance, followed by regular dental checkups. For more guidance on regular dental checkups and care, please contact us at the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Center.