Wisdom Teeth West Palm Beach | What You Need To Know About Wisdom Teeth

The last teeth that will erupt are what you call wisdom teeth West Palm Beach. These are the final molars that surface during your late teenage years or during your early twenties. If they erupt correctly, your wisdom teeth will help you chew food better but in most cases, wisdom teeth end up misaligned and require surgery. Wisdom teeth can also be impacted or they can partially erupt through your gums. When wisdom teeth are poorly aligned they can create damage to nearby teeth, create overcrowding or damage your nerves and jawbone. Similarly, if your wisdom teeth are impacted it can result in tooth decay, swelling, pain and jaw stiffness.

Do I Have Wisdom Teeth?

To the best way to know is to see your dentist. Your dentist will order an x-ray to assess the alignment of your wisdom teeth. He or she will also decide based on assessment if you need to be referred to an oral surgeon for additional evaluation. If your wisdom teeth are going to cause you long-term dental problems, your dentist or oral surgeon will likely recommend having them extracted.

How Are They Removed?

When wisdom tooth has fully surfaced, the procedure will be a basic tooth extraction but if the tooth is under the gums and is still in the jawbone then it will require a surgical incision through the gums and the removal of a part of the bone over the tooth. In such a case, the extraction of the tooth will be done by pieces to reduce the amount of bone that will be removed to get the wisdom tooth out.

How Much Does It Cost To Have Wisdom Teethe Extracted?

Simple tooth extraction is going to cost around $99 for every tooth. Wisdom teeth extraction is going to cost more between $230 and $350 but in some cases, it can even exceed $350 because the procedure is more complicated and more challenging compared to a simple extraction. This will also depend on your dentist or oral surgeon. It’s best if you check your medical insurance provider as well as your dental insurance carrier.

Looking for More Information About Wisdom Teeth West Palm Beach?

Regardless of the cost, if your wisdom teeth West Palm Beach is causing you problems, you need to have them extracted. At Ferber Dental Group, we offer excellent dental care that won’t cost you a fortune. Call us today for an appointment.