Wisdom teeth are a third set of molars that start coming in during a patient’s teenage years. Unfortunately, our mouths do not have room for them. That means having them removed is crucial. If wisdom teeth become fully developed, as with our other adult teeth, they can cause crowding or impaction. Both come with uncomfortable complications.
In the first instance, your wisdom teeth will push other teeth out of alignment. They may move forwards, backwards, or to one side or another. With misalignment, patients are more vulnerable to problems with the jaw’s temporomandibular joints and to gum disease and decay. In the second instance, your wisdom teeth may become stuck, causing pain, swelling, and possible cysts, tumors, or infection.
At Robison Dental Group, Dr. John Robison and Dr. J.D. Robison will start looking for development before patients hit adolescence, at around the ages of 11 or 12. It is a good idea to have wisdom teeth removed sometime in the following years, preferably before the patient’s teenage years are over. We can do this routine procedure at our Canton dental office, pairing it with a form of sedation dentistry to make your visit comfortable and stress-free.
Do you need to schedule an extraction for someone in your family? Call Robison Dental Group for a consultation. We offer care to patients from Canton, Michigan, Ann Arbor, Northville, Westland, and Plymouth.
We think of bad breath as being caused by the foods we eat. But for patients who struggle with frequent bad breath, the cause may be gum disease instead.
Did you know there’s a connection between your oral health and your overall wellbeing? Many people don’t, but it’s true. Recent medical research has revealed that gum disease, a very common oral health condition, has also been connected to a variety of other health problems, including:
Do you experience headaches on a regular basis? Then you could be struggling with an oral health issue known as TMJ syndrome. TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint. You have two of these joints, one located under each ear. Misalignment or stress can aggravate these joints, causing symptoms like headache, ear pain, dizziness, difficulty chewing, and clicking or popping in the jaw.
Do you avoid going to the dentist? Many people do, often because of anxiety. But skipping appointments, whether a simple checkup or a more advanced procedure, is a bad idea. In the absence of care, you could develop cavities, gum disease, or another serious oral health condition.
At some point, our smiles will experience some amount of staining. Popular beverages like coffee, tea, red wine, fruit juice, soda, and more can all cause stained or discolored teeth. Tobacco use can also contribute, and even aging itself.
When picking a dental office, choosing one that can help you and your entire family is important. For one thing, you want your little one to see a dentist you already know and trust. But convenience is also important. Being able to schedule back-to-back appointments for yourself and your child will make it easier to make regular care a priority.
When you think about January, you think about fresh starts. But fresh starts aren’t limited to resolutions to exercise more or eat better. Doesn’t your smile deserve to have a fresh start?
There are still a few weeks left in 2013, but it’s never too late to start thinking about what kind of goals you want to set for 2014. Maybe you want to do a better job of coming to our Canton office for checkups, or you have a