Wisdom Teeth
Hi-Tech Dental Care
Sedation Dental Care
6870 S. Rainbow Blvd, #119
Las Vegas, Nevada 89118
Phone: (702) 233-5551
(702) 434-9222
| Mon. - Thurs: | 8 am - 6 pm |
| Friday: | 8 am - 1 pm |
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Your third molars are more commonly called “wisdom teeth.” Usually appearing in the late teens or early twenties, third molars often lack the proper space in the jaw to erupt fully or even at all. This common condition is called impaction. When any tooth lacks the space to come through or simply develops in the wrong place of your jaw and becomes impacted, problems can arise. Primarily, damage to adjacent teeth and crowding occur.
In certain cases, the wisdom tooth that cannot come through becomes inflamed under the gums and in the jawbone, causing a sac to develop around the root of the tooth that then fills with liquid. This can cause a cyst or an abscess if it becomes infected. If either of these situations goes untreated, serious damage to the underlying bone and surrounding teeth and tissues can result.
We understand that oral surgery, such as removal of wisdom teeth, can be intimidating and may cause some anxiety. In effort to keep our patients as comfortable as possible, we offer sedation options. Please speak with us regarding sedation dentistry to see what will work best for you.