Over the years, you may have had friends and coworkers and general people in your life, take time away from school or work to get their wisdom teeth removed. This has got you wondering, do you need to get your wisdom teeth removed? Maybe you never felt the pain others claimed they did or maybe …
The wisdom teeth, medically referred to as the third molars, are the very last teeth to develop within the smile. In most patients, they come through the gum line in their late teens and early 20s. Because of their late development, they are often problematic for patients, with some wisdom teeth becoming stuck, or impacted, …
If you are scheduled for wisdom tooth removal, you may be feeling a little anxious. Don’t worry—we are here to help! With the assistance of the team at Sultan Center for Oral Facial Surgery in Fort Lauderdale, FL, we will give you an overview of what to expect from the procedure, as well as the …
Some people do not experience any problems with their wisdom teeth, which are better known as the third molars. These teeth are the ones that erupt through the gumline at the very back corners of the mouth, and typically come through during a patient’s late teen years or young adult years. However, many experience issues …
We’ve all heard of the wisdom teeth, but what are they? Why are they often problematic? When do they come through the gumline? There are many questions that patients may have when they visit Dr. Leslie Sultan and his team, including: what should I do about an impacted wisdom tooth? What is an impacted wisdom …
The wisdom teeth, or third molars, are known for being problematic for many patients. These teeth, which are the last to develop in the smile, have a tendency to get stuck underneath the gum line due to impaction. Other times, they may come into the dental arch and affect alignment that had been achieved with …
The wisdom teeth, or the “third molars,” are well-known for becoming problematic for many patients. Patients may wonder if removal of the wisdom teeth is a smart choice. Dr. Leslie Sultan of Fort Lauderdale, FL is committed to providing patients with solutions for their smile, including information regarding the extraction of these teeth. Five reasons …
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Wisdom teeth are one of those leftovers of evolution that serve no purpose for modern humans. At one time, we needed these teeth to chew food, but our brains grew larger and needed the more real estate. Hence, the wisdom teeth became outdated relics of a bygone time, but some of us still develop wisdom teeth, …
The weird thing about wisdom teeth is that they not only don’t give you wisdom but not everybody has them— or at least all four of them. In fact, if you ask your friends or coworkers about whether or not they had their wisdom teeth out, a few of them will likely answer “no.” However, …
Yes, going into the dental chair only to have your bones sawed open and your wisdom (teeth) removed is enough to scare anyone into never leaving their bed. However, because you’ll be unconscious during the entire procedure, it really is nothing to worry about. The main thing you should be worried about with wisdom teeth …
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