Posts Tagged ‘ third molars ’

When Should Wisdom Teeth Be Removed?

Spring break is a time when many teenagers and college students undergo the procedure of removing their wisdom teeth.  Parents choose school holidays so their students won’t have to take time away from their studies to have the surgery and recover.  So how do you know when the time is right to have your wisdom […]

Common Myths about Wisdom Teeth

Many people have had their own experiences with wisdom teeth.  This can lead to certain generalizations that are not necessarily true for everyone.  Some of this misinformation can cause people to make the wrong assumptions about wisdom teeth.  We will debunk several of those myths in this week’s blog. Myth #1: Everyone has wisdom teeth. […]

Do I Really Need to Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed?

Winter break is approaching, and for a lot of high school and college students, this may mean it’s time to have their wisdom teeth removed.  Does everyone need to have their wisdom teeth removed?  Not necessarily.  There are many criteria that dentists evaluate to determine whether or not a patient’s wisdom teeth need to be […]