Signs Of Impacted Wisdom Teeth

Signs Of Impacted Wisdom Teeth

In the rear of the mouth are the third molars, which are referred to as the wisdom teeth. Although these are said to come with knowledge, many people suffer lots of pain with them. Sometimes a person can even have a dangerous result occur when the wisdom teeth emerge...
When Should Wisdom Teeth Be Removed?

When Should Wisdom Teeth Be Removed?

First, what are wisdom teeth? And why do they even exist? Wisdom teeth are molars that appear for most people when they are a young adult. Historically, human jaws were much larger than they are today. Likely because of dietary changes, our jaws have become smaller...
Preparing for Oral Surgery

Preparing for Oral Surgery

Oral surgery usually refers to any surgical procedure that has to do with the mouth, teeth, gums, or jaw. It’s performed when tooth or jaw corrections are needed that go beyond the expertise of a general dentist. For example, if your wisdom teeth are impacted, you may...
Reasons You May Need Oral Surgery

Reasons You May Need Oral Surgery

Brushing, flossing, and visiting the dentists at Salling & Tate regularly can go a long way toward achieving ideal oral health. Unfortunately, life often has other plans and some people find themselves in the position of needing more serious dental work done....