{"id":46,"date":"2020-06-12T20:27:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-12T20:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.novaoms.net\/blog\/?p=46"},"modified":"2023-06-02T20:09:31","modified_gmt":"2023-06-02T20:09:31","slug":"treatment-options-when-your-wisdom-teeth-are-impacted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.novaoms.net\/blog\/?p=46","title":{"rendered":"Treatment Options When Your Wisdom Teeth Are Impacted"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Did you know that your third molars can emerge anywhere from the age of 17 to 25? According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mouthhealthy.org\/en\/az-topics\/w\/wisdom-teeth\">American Dental Association<\/a>, this is when most individuals see these molars \u2014 more often called wisdom teeth \u2014 emerge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>But not everyone sees these teeth come in. When wisdom teeth fail to pop through the gums, they are referred to as impacted. If your wisdom teeth are impacted, you have several options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the experienced providers at Northern Virginia Oral, Maxillofacial &amp; Implant Surgery may suggest surgical extraction of your wisdom teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does it mean when your wisdom teeth are impacted?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An impacted tooth is a tooth that fails to come through the gums. There are many reasons why your wisdom teeth become impacted. It\u2019s possible that a small jaw structure simply doesn\u2019t leave enough room for your third molars. It\u2019s also possible that your wisdom tooth is growing at the wrong angle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three types of impaction:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Soft tissue impaction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partially bony impaction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete bony impaction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes wisdom teeth can partially erupt. This means that they partially erupted through the gum line, but don\u2019t have enough room to complete the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Impacted wisdom teeth (and especially partially impacted teeth)&nbsp; are more at risk for decay, infection, and other complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treatment options for impacted wisdom teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your teeth are partially erupted, they can trap food, bacteria, and debris, which increases your risk for decay. It\u2019s likely that surgical extraction is your best bet in this case. But what about fully impacted teeth? Below are a few treatment options for impacted wisdom teeth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Monitor your wisdom teeth<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, fully impacted teeth aren\u2019t surgically extracted as long as they are asymptomatic. According to the experts at<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/wisdom-teeth\/diagnosis-treatment\/drc-20373813\"> Mayo Clinic<\/a>, there isn\u2019t enough research to indicate whether conservative treatment (i.e., monitoring) or surgery is always superior for the asymptomatic teeth. If you do opt to leave the asymptomatic impacted teeth alone, it\u2019s essential to keep up with regular dental care so that any changes can be immediately caught.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Northern Virginia Oral, Maxillofacial &amp; Implant Surgery, our thorough examination will help determine if your impacted wisdom teeth are a threat to the health of your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Surgical extraction<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Impacted wisdom teeth \u2014 whether they cause symptoms or not \u2014 can be surgically removed. During the procedure, you\u2019ll remain comfortable with anesthesia (either local anesthesia, IV sedation, or general anesthesia).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can expect about a week of recovery time, but the surgery can help prevent unwanted complications of impacted teeth from developing later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you still have your wisdom teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We know that thinking about wisdom teeth surgery isn\u2019t fun, but if your teeth are impacted, it\u2019s important to think about the overall health of your mouth. And if you\u2019re already experiencing unwanted symptoms such as pain or tenderness, we can help you get the relief you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To request an appointment in one of our three locations \u2014 Burke, Reston, or Alexandria \u2014 call the location of your choice today. 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