All that you need to know about Wisdom Teeth Dr. Veejay Deshpandey, renowned dental care expert with over 40 years of experience and one of the best dentists in Thane, answers all your questions related to Wisdom TeethWhat are Wisdom Teeth? Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars that are found at the very back of the mouth. Unlike other 28 teeth, both primary and permanent which form prenatally as buds, wisdom teeth don’t grow until we become adults. What is an impacted Wisdom Tooth? An impacted wisdom tooth is the one that isn’t able to erupt through the gum line because it is being blocked by another tooth or set of teeth. When this happens, the patient has to face severe pain and discomfort due to the pressure they put on other teeth in their attempt to erupt. This can also affect the alignment and symmetry of your teeth and make your teeth crooked. Impacted wisdom teeth are also harder to clean and are more susceptible to decay. What are the Wisdom Tooth symptoms? Pain at the back of the mouth, behind the molars. Redness, tenderness and/or swelling around the site. Tooth begins to erupt through the surface of the gums while trying to push the neighboring teeth away. What is the procedure for the removal of Wisdom Teeth?
Dr. Veejay Deshpandey performs a surgical procedure to extract Wisdom Teeth. The procedure may also involve trimming of the bone. This safe and predictable process is carefully executed by skilled and experienced doctors like Dr. Veejay Deshpandey to ensure minimum discomfort and pain. The opening left after the extraction process is sealed with stitches to avoid any kind of bleeding and infection.