Have you ever wondered why removing wisdom teeth is so common? The reason is that they typically do more harm than good when it comes to your oral health.
Most people’s jaw can only accommodate 28 teeth, and wisdom teeth add another four, which forces your jaw to house 32 teeth. This usually results in teeth shifting to make room for the growing wisdom teeth and causes pain, crowding, and even a misaligned bite.
Dentists at our Houston, TX, dental office perform wisdom teeth extractions because it’s often best for your oral health to do so. Wisdom teeth emerge in the late teens or early 20s, and since they’re the last teeth to appear, there’s often insufficient space in the jaw to accommodate them.
The result is that wisdom teeth, also called third molars, crowd existing teeth or even get stuck in the gums (impacted). Also, wisdom teeth are so far back in the mouth that brushing and flossing properly can be difficult or impossible. When you can't clean your teeth thoroughly, you're at greater risk for cavities and gum disease that may require complex treatment to correct.
We offer many levels of dental sedation, including nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral conscious sedation, and IM (intramuscular) sedation. Most patients opt for IV sedation dentistry for their wisdom teeth extraction because they can have a calm and comfortable dental appointment and won’t remember much, if anything, about the procedure.
Not everyone gets wisdom teeth, and not everyone who does requires extraction. If your wisdom teeth are causing you pain, or you’re unsure if you should have them removed, please call Echeverri Dental Center in Houston, TX, to schedule an appointment. Our dentists will evaluate your situation and give you an honest treatment recommendation.
At Echeverri Dental Center, we perform wisdom teeth extractions to ensure that your teeth stay in their proper positions and your smile remains healthy.
The procedure is done under oral conscious sedation. While you are sedated, we will remove the wisdom teeth, giving you much-needed relief.
Wisdom teeth can also cause infection, pain, and discomfort when they erupt or emerge. They may press up against an existing tooth as they try to erupt. Wisdom teeth can also try to erupt abnormally when there isn’t enough space to emerge properly.
Because wisdom teeth are so far back in the mouth, brushing and flossing them properly is challenging. When you can't clean your teeth thoroughly, you are at increased risk for cavities and gum disease that require even more complex treatment to correct.
Wisdom teeth usually erupt around the ages of 17 to 24. Often, patients opt to extract their wisdom teeth to relieve them of pain and discomfort, as well as to avoid any potential dental issues. This can make extraction a more cost-effective solution to dental work.
Our dentists in Houston also perform extractions on other teeth. We always do everything we can to save teeth, but sometimes it isn’t possible. Cases where we might recommend removing a tooth are as follows:
Not everyone gets wisdom teeth, and many people who do, don’t experience any complications with them at all. If you aren’t sure if you should have a wisdom tooth extraction, our dentists in Houston would be happy to meet with you to evaluate the situation. They will provide recommendations so you can make the right decision for you.
If you’d like to learn more about tooth extraction, we encourage you to contact Echeverri Dental Center in the Spring Branch East neighborhood of Houston at (713) 956-8767, so we can address your questions or concerns. We look forward to working with you and ensuring your smile is healthy and comfortable!
I love this place so much! They see my special needs daughter and typical son here. They love my daughter and always make her feel comfortable. They play her favorite music and even dance with her! 5 star service! My son got his wisdom teeth removed for $800 less then another place was charging. If you are on the fence about booking, don't hesitate. Everyone is great
-Christina O.
After earning a dental degree (DDS) in his native country of Colombia, Dr. Echeverri moved to the US to pursue graduate studies. He attended Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in New Orleans, where he received his certificate in prosthetic dentistry, followed by a certificate in maxillofacial dentistry from the MD Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas in Houston.
Dr. Echeverri earned his American DDS degree from the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston, Texas, in 1992. Dr. Echeverri has lectured in Colombia, Venezuela, Spain, and the United States ...
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