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Wisdom Tooth Extraction Procedure

Wisdom tooth extractions became more popular procedures since it was proved that usually it’s more convenient than let them develop. Third molars are more difficult to take care of, they may damage other healthy teeth. Besides, older you are longer the recovery time will be. That’s why it’s recommended to get rid of wisdom teeth while being young.

Wisdom Tooth Oral Surgery and Aftercare

Once considered valuable, wisdom teeth become the teeth category that more often create problems. If it’s true for you then a wisdom tooth oral surgery is needed as soon as possible. The way wisdom tooth surgery is done depends on the problem the tooth causes. Complications, on the other hand, depend on your age: older you are, more problems it may create after wisdom tooth surgery treatment has been done.

Prevent Grinding Teeth While Sleeping

You may even do not know that you are grinding teeth at night. Being out of conscience it is not possible to manage your behavior and habits. There have been found biological and psychological causes of teeth grinding while sleeping, and the same two categories of solutions for preventing it.

Stem Cells From The Teeth: A New Discovery

Scientist has found out recently that dental pulp taken from the wisdom teeth can become a source of therapeutic stem cells. This finding was informed to the public by Japanese researchers. This newly discovered cell is called mesenchymal stem cells. It is capable of developing body tissues such as bone, cartilage and fat.

Is there any danger of my TMJ getting worse after wisdom teeth removal?

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Is there any danger of my TMJ getting worse after wisdom teeth removal or can it make it better?

Wisdom Teeth Extraction Wisdom

Experience has shown that complications from wisdom teeth surgery greatly increase with advancing age. Wisdom teeth removal in the late teens or early twenties can make much milder and less likely occurring complications. Wisdom tooth removal at a young age is a routine procedure and it can save you from many dental problems in future.

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Dental Fluorosis. Condition or Disease?

Once your teeth have erupted into your mouth, they are not susceptible to fluorosis. Dental fluorosis is a cosmetic condition, not a disease. Often, it is so mild that only a dental professional can detect it. Most cases of dental fluorosis result from young children taking fluoride supplements or swallowing fluoride toothpaste when the water they drink is already fluoridated.