Spodak Dental Group Promotes Wisdom Teeth Consultation
Delray Beach, Florida (PRWEB) April 30, 2014 -- About two-thirds of the population will require removal of their wisdom teeth at some point in their life, and having a consultation is the first step to determining the best plan for maximized dental health.
Generally, wisdom teeth try breaking through the gums between the ages of 16 and 20, and they can (and often do) cause considerable discomfort, infection, and damage to adjacent teeth. When there isn’t sufficient room for them to emerge unimpeded, they are said to be impacted. Possible likely complications from wisdom teeth may include: chronic discomfort in the mouth; abscess of the tooth or gums; infection; bite issues, which cause improper contact between the upper and lower teeth; and excessive buildup of food and plaque trapped in the teeth and gums, leading to decay and/or gum disease at some point.
Although rare, more serious complications may occur if the surrounding tooth sac is untreated. The impacted tooth can become filled with fluid and enlarge to form a cyst. As the cyst grows, it may erode the surrounding bone and jeopardize the stability and health of the adjacent teeth, bone and nerves. If left untreated, the cyst could possibly develop into a tumor, requiring even more aggressive and disfiguring surgery.
Even wisdom teeth that cause no apparent or immediate problems are particularly vulnerable to disease. In fact, The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation have found that even those wisdom teeth that have grown into the mouth in a normal, upright position may be as prone to disease as those that are impacted. Moreover, the older the patient, the more prone they are to disease, and the more difficult they are to remove, requiring a doubled recovery time.
“Simply put, not everyone needs their wisdom teeth removed, but everyone should have a consultation for evaluation,” said Dr. Gregory Tull, the board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon at Spodak Dental Group. “Over the past 14 years I have assessed and removed thousands of wisdom teeth, and one factor remains the same: early consultation is vital to maintaining optimum oral health.”
In an effort to help the community receive the dental care they deserve, Spodak Dental Group is currently offering extraction of all four wisdom teeth with sedation for $1,695, which is about half the average cost. Additionally, Spodak Dental Group accepts most major PPO insurances.
Spodak Dental Group is a comprehensive dental practice providing all general and specialty services in one convenient, state-of-the-art, Gold LEED Certified facility. The team of General and Restorative Dentists, Endodontists, Periodontists, Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and Anesthesiologists are uniquely equipped to treat all dental health needs. Spodak Dental Group is located at 3911 W. Atlantic Ave. Call (561) 498-0050 or visit http://www.SpodakDental.com to schedule an appointment.
Terra Spero, Spodak Dental Group, +1 (561) 450-6966, [email protected]
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