by Jenkins, Morrow & Gayheart | Sep 9, 2021 | Dental Extractions
When you hear that 5 million Americans have their wisdom teeth removed every year, you feel pretty lucky if you’ve gone your whole life without any issues. Wisdom teeth are a tight fit for anyone, and most don’t have the dental real estate to squeeze them...
by Jenkins, Morrow & Gayheart | Jul 13, 2021 | Dental Extractions
Did you know that 35% of the population never develops wisdom teeth? They might be more highly evolved than the rest of the population, and/or it’s an indication that we are on track as humans to lose wisdom teeth altogether as our evolved jaws just don’t...
by Jenkins, Morrow & Gayheart | Jun 21, 2021 | Dental Extractions
5 million people each year get their wisdom teeth removed in addition to other types of dental extractions. There are a variety of reasons for tooth extraction, from tooth decay to a cracked tooth. Recovery after a wisdom tooth removal or another type of dental...
by Jenkins, Morrow & Gayheart | Feb 4, 2021 | Dental Extractions
Have you been experiencing regular toothaches from a tooth or two in your mouth? Do you feel that the tooth has been impacted in some way? If so, then you need to learn about the top signs that it’s time for a dental extraction. Doing so can help you understand...
by Jenkins, Morrow & Gayheart | Jan 6, 2021 | Dental Extractions
Are you getting pain in the back of your jaw and gums? You may have a wisdom tooth coming through, and it may cause more problems than just discomfort if left unchecked. Ignoring it can result in serious damage to your health, and you should contact a dentist...
by Jenkins, Morrow & Gayheart | Dec 10, 2020 | Dental Extractions
While only 2 to 5% of people get dry socket after wisdom teeth removal, it is a painful experience that prolongs healing. It’s only natural that you’d want to avoid it. Knowing how to prevent dry sockets will ease your concerns and help your healing so...
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