The Importance of Wisdom Teeth Extraction Site Preservation

Before removing a troublesome tooth, you have to figure out how you will care for the space left behind. Consult with Dr. Roopi Kattaura of Ardas Family Dental if you are considering wisdom teeth extraction site preservation in Parker, CO. Preserve those gaps so you can keep your mouth healthy long-term.

Why Is Extraction Site Preservation Important?

Wisdom teeth are not supposed to cause discomfort. If they grow properly, they can even help you chew food thoroughly.

Unfortunately, wisdom teeth may also become impacted as they emerge. If that happens, they will become a constant source of pain. The pain they cause may become so overwhelming that you may have a hard time eating anything.

Getting your wisdom teeth removed is one way to eliminate that pain. However, that brings up another issue.

That gap can be problematic because it can weaken your jaw bone. Fail to do something about that and your teeth may start to move around improperly. Soon enough, even your ability to chew through food may be compromised.

Taking action too slowly can also lead to complications down the line. Even if you want to eventually get dental implants, your jaw bone may not be strong enough to support them.

Sign up for wisdom teeth extraction site preservation in Parker, CO if you want to avoid those potential issues. Entrust the health of your teeth to Dr. Kattaura of Ardas Family Dental. She will ensure that the procedure is done properly so you don’t run into any additional issues down the line.

What Does Wisdom Teeth Extraction Site Preservation Entail?

Extraction site preservation helps maintain dental health, but what exactly does it involve?

In some cases, the procedure may involve the usage of some filler. The filler is used to plug the gap in your mouth. Doing that should prevent the degeneration of your jawbone along with other possible issues.

Site preservation may also be done through bone grafting. The aforementioned procedure involves using transplanted bone to heal or preserve your jawbone. Synthetic material may also be used for bone grafting procedures.

Your dentist will decide what kind of bone grafting procedure will work best. Work with them to preserve your teeth.

Dial 720-459-8420 if you wish to learn more about wisdom teeth extraction site preservation in Parker, CO. Book an appointment with Dr. Kattauras of Ardas Family Dental so you can save yourself from some potentially serious teeth-related problems.

Pericoronitis and Extractions at Ardas Family Dental

Wisdom tooth extractions are one of our specialties at Ardas Family Dental in Parker. Although no kind of surgery should be undertaken lightly, wisdom tooth removal is often necessary to prevent future oral health problems, including ones that can be painful and put a patient at risk for more severe infections. One of the most common problems that can be avoided through wisdom tooth removal is pericoronitis. However, there may be instances in which a different kind of treatment for pericoronitis is more appropriate, so we want our patients to understand why it’s important to address and what their treatment options may include.

Wisdom teeth, particularly the ones in the lower jaw, are often unable to fully erupt. They are the last teeth to emerge, and often do so after the other teeth have undergone orthodontic therapy. (People can get braces for minor adjustments at any age, but by mid-adolescence, the jaws have solidified enough that orthodontics are no longer effective for major interventions.) The wisdom teeth commonly get stuck partially-emerged, with a flap of gum tissue called an operculum covering the remainder of the crown. Bacteria can easily get caught under the operculum, causing infections and inflammation. In the worst cases, the infection may spread to the neck, and patients will often experience soreness in their jaws and foul-tasting discharge.

It is possible to cut away an operculum, but it may grow back. Additionally, the impacted wisdom tooth may continue to cause soreness and be difficult to clean. Removing the tooth would solve both these problems. Extracting it may require an incision into the gum tissue or for the tooth to be sectioned, but patients usually recover well and are able to eat and speak normally within a few weeks. If an impacted wisdom tooth is caught early, it may be possible to guide it into place with orthodontics, but for older patients, extraction is usually recommended.

Dr. Roopi Kattaura operates Ardas Family Dental at 10233 S Parker Rd, Suite 205, Parker, Colorado. Call 720-459-8420.

Why Do We Have Wisdom Teeth?

 

Wisdom teeth can be a pain in the neck or more specifically the mouth. These teeth appear later in life, emerging in the upper and lower back areas of the mouth in the 17-25 age years. After wisdom teeth grow in completely, your dentist may recommend a tooth extraction to prevent infection. At Ardas Family Dental in Parker, CO, Dr. Roopi Kattaura provides safe and effective wisdom tooth extractions. But first, the question remains, why do we have wisdom teeth anyway?

History of Wisdom Teeth

Since they are the last to appear in the human mouth, wisdom teeth garnered the title “wisdom” presumably because they make you wiser. Wisdom teeth were once very useful in human history, aiding our ancestors to chew and tear tough roots, meats, nuts, and plants. But because most of the human diet today is soft and cooked foods, the need for wisdom teeth is virtually none, with anthropologists suggesting their DNA may soon completely disappear from genetics.

Wisdom Teeth Today: Extractions and Removal

Since wisdom teeth aren’t needed anymore today, they are more likely to do harm than good to your mouth. When a wisdom tooth can’t break through the gums or is stuck under the gums, this means it’s impacted. A wisdom tooth that grows at the wrong angle due to lack of room in the mouth also is impacted. Partially impacted wisdom teeth, which only slightly emerge from the gums are also a cause for concern. 

Your Parker, CO dentist recommends an extraction when your wisdom tooth is impacted and if you experience the following symptoms:

-Pain

-Infection

-Ulcers near the tooth

-Tooth decay

-Damage to nearby teeth

-Gum disease

-Trouble opening jaw

-Bleeding gums

-Sudden bad breath

Sometimes wisdom teeth, even if not impacted, don’t need to be removed because they cause no oral health issues. Here are examples of when you don’t need an extraction:

-Your wisdom teeth are healthy and fully grown in

-Your wisdom teeth are positioned correctly

-Your wisdom teeth are easily reached for proper dental hygiene

Dr. Roopi Kattaura operates Ardas Family Dental at 10233 S Parker Rd, Suite 205, Parker, Colorado. Call 720-459-8420 or visit Ardas Family Dental and fill out a contact sheet.

Pericoronitis and Wisdom Tooth Removal in Parker, CO

Wisdom tooth extractions aren’t taken lightly, but they are a common form of preventive care. One of the most important reasons for that is to prevent pericoronitis, which is inflammation surrounding an impacted dental crown. Dr. Roopi Kattaura, of Ardas Family Dental, regularly removes patients’ wisdom teeth efficiently after discussing their full range of options, so we wanted to take this opportunity to make sure everyone understands what pericoronitis is and how it is treated.

An impacted tooth is one that is unable to fully emerge. The wisdom teeth, being much larger than other teeth and the last to come in, frequently become impacted, leading to soreness and disruption in the alignment of the rest of the teeth. But when a wisdom tooth partly emerges, the flap of gum tissue covering it, called an operculum, becomes a trap for food debris. This allows bacteria to feed in a place they can’t be brushed or flossed out of, resulting in an infection that will cause swelling and the discharge of pus and has the potential to spread to other parts of the body.

A dental hygienist could clean an operculum, but that wouldn’t prevent a new infection from developing. A more lasting solution is to cut the operculum away. But even then, there is a possibility it will grow back, and if the impacted wisdom tooth is causing other problems, the best option may be to remove the tooth. Sometimes, only the crown needs to be removed, but there are also times when removing the roots will help to reduce overcrowding and remove the risk that they’ll continue to emerge and create a new gum flap.

Dr. Roopi Kattaura operates Ardas Family Dental at 10233 S Parker Rd, Suite 205, Parker, Colorado. Call 720-459-8420 or visit Ardas Family Dental and fill out a contact sheet.

 

Do You Need Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?

Wisdom teeth are the third and final molars to develop in the mouth between the ages of 17-22. For a very lucky few, these teeth come in with no problems: fully through the gums and properly aligned. Oftentimes though, wisdom teeth come in misaligned or impacted. This is where the complications lie and the need for their removal is vital. Dr. Roopi Kattaura at Ardas Family Dental in Parker, Colorado, provides wisdom teeth removal for her patients.

 

Dr. Kattaura recommends that you not wait too long to get your wisdom teeth removed, since infection can easily set in. The younger you are, the easier the procedure will be since the wisdom teeth roots aren’t fully developed by that time. This will also help with a quicker recovery time. 

 

Before making any decisions to extract wisdom teeth, Dr. Kattaura will first examine your mouth and take an X-ray. Under the care of Dr. Kattaura and her expert team, you and your family will rest easy knowing that you are in safe hands throughout your visit. We understand that wisdom teeth extraction may sound scary, but it’s best to have them removed to avoid headaches, constant pain in the back of the mouth, and/or damage to the surrounding teeth.

 

Do you think it’s time to have your wisdom teeth removed? We are happy to address any questions or concerns you may have. Ardas Family Dental is located at 10233 S Parker Rd, Suite 205, in Parker, CO 80134. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit ardasfamilydental.com or call the office at 720-459-8420.

 

Why Do We Have Wisdom Teeth?

At Ardas Family Dental, located in Parker, CO, Dr. Roopi Kattaura treats patients with all kinds of dental problems. This includes the care and removal of those pesky wisdom teeth. But what exactly are wisdom teeth and why do we have them? We’ll go into all the details you’ve always wanted to know about in this blog. If you or a loved one need a wisdom tooth extraction, schedule an appointment with us today.

 

Your wisdom teeth are the last group to come in, known as the third molars. They are in the back on both the top and bottom. There is no modern-day use or advantage to having wisdom teeth. They are called vestigial structures, meaning that they are leftover evolutionary features. Once upon a time, wisdom teeth were helpful for our ancestors. Wisdom teeth helped our ancestors chew rougher foods like reed plants and sticks. Because food was much harder to eat, teeth would wear down and fall out. Wisdom teeth worked to replace these weakened areas.

 

With the advancement of dental care and technology, along with changes to our diets and cooking abilities, we don’t require wisdom teeth. That doesn’t mean the replacements won’t grow in anyways. Leaving in your wisdom teeth leads to overcrowding, infection, nerve damage, and crookedness.

 

Ardas Family Dental is located in Parker, CO. To learn more about wisdom teeth or schedule a consultation, contact Dr. Roopi Kattaura by calling 720-459-8420. You can also visit her website at https://www.ardasfamilydental.com/.

Wisdom Teeth

The wisdom teeth are the final set of molars that come in, typically in the late teens or early twenties. Rarely, for some lucky few, these teeth come in with no problems: fully through the gums and properly aligned. Often times, wisdom teeth come in misaligned or impacted. This is where the complications lie and the need for their removal is vital. Dr. Kattaura at Ardas Family Dental in Parker, CO, is able to provide wisdom teeth removal for her patients. 

When the wisdom teeth come in misaligned or impacted, this can shift a lot of things in your mouth--literally. Wisdom teeth can crowd or damage existing teeth, your jawbone, or even sensitive nerves. Keeping your teeth properly brushed and flossed also becomes difficult. The floss and toothbrush won’t be able to reach the nooks and crannies that your wisdom teeth crowd around. This causes other serious problems, such as infection, tooth decay, and gum disease. 

When your wisdom teeth come in as much as they can, you should have them removed as soon as possible. The younger you are, the easier the procedure will be since the wisdom teeth roots aren’t fully developed by that time. This will also help with a quicker recovery time. 

Have your wisdom teeth come in? We can check them out to see how they line up in your mouth and if there are any issues they could pose. Also, we are happy to address any questions or concerns you might have! Ardas Family Dental is located at 10233 S Parker Rd, Suite 205, in Parker, CO 80134. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit ardasfamilydental.com or call the office at 720-459-8420.

 

Teeth Extraction: Periodontal Sectioning

Though modern medicine keeps the pain levels during a tooth extraction to a minimum, it’s still an uncomfortable process. No one enjoys getting a tooth pulled. That’s why Dr. Roopi Kattaura offers Periodontal Sectioning. It’s an easier form of extraction where the tooth is broken into multiple pieces before removal. To learn more, contact our office in Parker, CO.

 

Three situations call for sectioning: wisdom teeth, multi-faceted or unique teeth, and pediatric extraction. Each are very different yet require the same procedure. Your Parker, CO, dentist is more than happy to provide this procedural technique. The most common of the three types are wisdom teeth. Your wisdom teeth are the final set of molars to erupt. They’re located in the very back of the gums. By nature, wisdom teeth are incredibly big. That’s why sectioning is necessary. It’s the only way to remove them. Uniquely rooted teeth need sectioning for the same reasoning. The roots of these teeth are very long and intricate. They are tough and refuse removal. With sectioning, the tooth is broken up and the pulp severed. Lastly, pediatric extraction requires sectioning. The procedure itself requires much less force than a normal extraction. This is perfect for children. It’s much less painful and intimidating. It also leaves a smaller cut in the patient's mouth. The child will have a shorter and easier recovery time then.

 

The procedure starts with a numbing agent. You’ll either receive a local anesthetic or a generalized one. After it has set in, your dentist severs the pulp. A dental drill breaks the tooth into pieces. Each section will be removed and the area sanitized. After everything is complete, stitches close up the incision.

 

The anesthetic keeps pain levels to a minimum during the procedure. Afterward, use over-the-counter or prescription pain medication. You’ll need to follow the post-operative instructions for a successful recovery. Avoid all vigorous activity. Do not eat any hard, spicy, or hot foods. Contact your dentist with any questions.

 

Tooth extraction doesn’t have to be a scary process with Dr. Roopi Kattaura. Schedule an appointment with Ardas Family Dental in Parker, CO, by calling 720-459-8420 or visiting our website.

Infections around Crowns

Ardas Family Dental in Parker carefully monitors the progression of our pediatric patients’ teeth. Misalignments can make flossing and brushing difficult, disrupt the bite, and contribute to a low self-image. But there is an additional risk when a tooth is impacted, meaning it is unable to erupt fully. Such a tooth could become the site of pericoronitis—infection around a crown.

Orthodontic work is usually done when children are between the ages of eleven and fourteen. At that age, they have most of their permanent teeth, but their jaws are still malleable. The wisdom teeth often do not erupt until late adolescence, and there is usually not enough room for them to emerge without disrupting other teeth. The lower ones are especially at risk of becoming impacted part-way, resulting in them being partly covered by a flap of gum tissue called an operculum. The operculum is a trap for food debris and oral bacteria, which will result in inflammation.

There are some easy ways to combat oral infections. A patient could take antibiotics and swish salt water around in their mouth twice a day. But an operculum is very difficult to clean, and infections will likely reoccur as long as it exists. Wisdom tooth extractions are among our routine services at Ardas Family Dental, and when patients visit us regularly, we’ll be able to identify dangerous situations and take care of them before pericoronitis develops.

Dr. Roopi Kattaura operates Ardas Family Dental at 10233 S Parker Rd, Suite 205, Parker, Colorado. Call 720-459-8420 or visit Ardas Family Dental and fill out a contact sheet.