{"id":141,"date":"2018-06-12T00:59:27","date_gmt":"2018-06-12T00:59:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/blog\/?p=141"},"modified":"2018-07-12T01:04:32","modified_gmt":"2018-07-12T01:04:32","slug":"wisdom-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/12\/wisdom-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"School\u2019s Out \u2013 Get Those Wisdom Teeth Out!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-142\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/AdobeStock_72333538-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Young woman having wisdom tooth extracted\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/AdobeStock_72333538-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/AdobeStock_72333538-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/AdobeStock_72333538-1024x683.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>With summer well under way, you may want to talk to your teen\u2019s dentist about wisdom tooth extraction. Over the summer when students typically have a break from school work and extracurriculars is a great time to complete tooth removal plans, so your young adult can spend plenty of time resting and recuperating following treatment. In this post, we\u2019ll discuss some of the many reasons why teens may need to have their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/oral-surgery.html\">wisdom teeth extracted<\/a>.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Why Wisdom Teeth Should be Removed<\/h2>\n<p>In most cases, dentists work with patients to keep their smiles whole and healthy, but there are situations where tooth removal is the best option to maintain optimal oral health. Some of the reasons your dentist may recommend wisdom tooth removal include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Impaction \u2013 inability of the tooth to erupt from the gum line<\/li>\n<li>Crowding \u2013 there\u2019s not enough room along the jaw line for healthy, functional teeth to develop<\/li>\n<li>Dental drift \u2013 inadequate space on jaw line places pressure on surrounding teeth shifting them out of alignment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How Wisdom Teeth are Removed<\/h2>\n<p>Wisdom teeth will need to be pulled or surgically removed. \u201cPulling\u201d a tooth is only possible if it has fully erupted from the gums. We then, numb the area and use metal clasp tools to shift the tooth back and forth until it breaks free. If this is not possible, we will need to surgically remove the tooth. This can involve cutting away soft tissue, drilling into the supportive bone, and\/or breaking the tooth into smaller sections to allow us to more easily extract it.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips for a Speedy Recovery<\/h2>\n<p>Following wisdom tooth extraction, a dentist will give you specific instructions to care for your smile, but some of the basics to keep in mind include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Get plenty of rest<\/li>\n<li>Use ice packs for swelling and pain<\/li>\n<li>Change out your gauze regularly<\/li>\n<li>Drink plenty of fluids<\/li>\n<li>Avoid solid foods for the first 48 hours<\/li>\n<li>Take prescription or over the counter pain relievers as directed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Meet Dr. Geer<\/h2>\n<p>Your skilled Tomball dentist, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/about-us.html\">James D. Geer, DDS<\/a>, is happy to offer a wide range of preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry services. In addition to basic treatment options, Dr. Geer also provides a variety of more advanced services, including oral surgery like wisdom tooth extractions. If you want to learn more about tooth extraction or any of our other dentistry services, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/contact-us.html\">contact<\/a> our Tomball dental team to schedule an appointment today. We\u2019ll review your treatment options and help you plan for the best dental care to keep you smiling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With summer well under way, you may want to talk to your teen\u2019s dentist about wisdom tooth extraction. Over the summer when students typically have a break from school work and extracurriculars is a great time to complete tooth removal plans, so your young adult can spend plenty of time resting and recuperating following treatment. 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