Wisdom Teeth Removal
When wisdom teeth erupt, they can get stuck in your jaw or grow at an angle. This can lead to painful and serious oral health complications.
At our Jackson, MS, office, we offer wisdom teeth removal to prevent impaction and restore your oral health.
Learn why Drs. Roger Parkes and R. Clarke Stewart recommend wisdom teeth removal...
Prevent Painful Oral Conditions
The third set of molars, more commonly known as wisdom teeth, are the last to grow in, typically between the ages of 16 and 25. While some patients never experience problems with their development, others suffer from various oral complications. By removing your wisdom teeth, we can prevent...
Many adults can only properly accommodate 28 teeth in the upper and lower dental arches. Wisdom teeth can crowd your arches beyond what they can handle, shifting surrounding teeth and disrupting their alignment.
Overcrowding can make it difficult to properly clean your teeth, causing debris, plaque, and bacteria to accumulate in hard to reach areas. Over time, poor dental hygiene can cause tooth decay, gum disease, and other damage.
Pressure should be evenly distributed among the teeth in your upper and lower dental arches. Wisdom teeth can disrupt this balance and shift your bite, which can potentially lead to jaw problems like TMJ disorder.
In some cases, the wisdom teeth do not grow in properly, leading to a condition known as impaction. Impaction can cause the partially erupted molars to harbor excessive amounts of harmful bacteria, often resulting in infection.
Severe infection of an impacted wisdom tooth can spread to the surrounding soft tissue, causing a cyst or abscess to form. This is not only very painful but can result in damage to your jawbone and surrounding teeth as well.
When is the best time for wisdom tooth removal?
Consider Early Extractions
Our oral surgeons prefer to examine patients before their wisdom teeth grow in to assess the likelihood of complications with their development. If we identify potential issues like lack of space, we can schedule your extractions proactively, typically around the age of 16.
If wisdom teeth do become impacted, the sooner you get treatment, the better.
Your Procedure Timeline
Here is what you can expect during your oral surgery at our Jackson, MS, dental practice...
Is Wisdom Tooth Removal Painful?
Your health and comfort are important to us, so we take every measure to ensure that you feel safe and relaxed throughout your treatment. While the recovery can be slightly uncomfortable, temporary side effects like swelling and tenderness are generally more tolerable than the pain of wisdom teeth complications. If you have any questions at all about your treatment please contact our Jackson office and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Read Our 5-Star Reviews
Grace Ricketts
2019
I’ve ALWAYS been self conscious of my smile, even after clear aligners AND braces because of my “gummy smile” and small teeth, until I recently had the opportunity to undergo a procedure called Crown Lengthening offered by Dr. Roger Parkes (and his amazing assistant Tiffany
View on GoogleEster Esterline
2015
My experience here was far beyond my expectations. I always felt comfortable and was treated kindly by everyone. Dr. Parkes offers the latest technology in his field. The results he achieved for me were terrific. I look and feel so much better. I can smile with confidence. Something I haven't been able to do in years. I highly recommend Periodontal Associates of Jackson.
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