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Wisdom teeth are similar to other molars in your mouth. The difference is, unlike most of your other adult teeth, they usually don’t erupt from the gums until at least the time you’re a teenager and often later—by this point, your other teeth can block them from properly growing in. This is why a dentist will often recommend having them removed.

At Four Corners Dental Group, in Anchorage and Wasilla, AK, a team of family dentistry experts will take a close look at your wisdom teeth and determine whether or not they can stay. Providing affordable dental care to clients throughout the region, they know the importance of finding these problems early.

Dentist-Anchorage-AKBy the time your wisdom teeth erupt, your other teeth will have already grown in. Sometimes, there isn’t enough space for your wisdom teeth to properly align themselves in your mouth. This is what a dentist means when they refer to teeth being “impacted.”

As a result of this condition, the teeth may erupt in such a way as to harm the gum tissue. This can put you at a greater risk for a wide range of oral health issues, from dental decay to inflammation. In fact, people who don’t make regular trips to their dentist often find that discomfort they’ve been feeling is often caused by this problem.

Luckily, with treatment from the professionals, you can rid yourself of your unnecessary wisdom teeth and avoid any of the health concerns associated with it.

The next time you schedule a visit with Four Corners Dental Group, with locations in Anchorage and Wasilla, AK, feel free to ask the family dentistry specialists any other questions you might have on this topic. They’ll gladly fill you in with all the knowledge you need to stay healthy. Contact them online for more information or call (907) 258-3384.

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