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Wisdom Teeth Growth by Age Impacted Wisdom Teeth develops. ion of thi is nplete, so the 16 and 22. Like other teeth, wisdom teeth it of: the tooth Erosion Cavity nasty infections and cyst formation can result. A partially erupted wisdom tooth can cause the formation of a skin flap, which becomes red, swollen and painful. In cases where wisdom teeth do grow through, they often cause crowding and an improper bite by erupting too close to existing molars. Submerged wisdom teeth can also cause damage by putting pressure on the roots of other teeth. Nobody wants this to happen! The best time to remove wisdom teeth is before any problems emerge (usually between the age of 16 and 22), according to the experienced Dentists at Port Perry Dental Associates. The ideal candidate for wisdom tooth extraction is a young, healthy patient who has not yet experienced any pain at the sites of the wisdom teeth, which is a red flag that there are problems brewing. Depending on the individual patient, the procedure of wisdom tooth removal is routinely done in the office and we can provide that service for you. At Port Perry Dental Associates the procedure is done under IV sedation. Recovering from oral surgery to remove one or more wisdom teeth can be expected to take a few days. Analegesics are made available and most patients can expect a speedy and uneventful recovery. maa 9 6) The patient's diet should consist of soft foods or drinks, and nothing too hot or cold. Think room temperature pudding, yogurt drinks and broth soup. Then gradually start to enjoy scrambled eggs and mashed potatoes. In a week or so, you can look forward to a nice T-bone steak. The best thing about getting all four of your wisdom teeth out is that it only happens once, and then you can be worry free for the rest of your life. Another silver lining is that the removal of wisdom teeth in no way impedes a person’s ability to eat or speak or bite properly. The bottom line is: It is a very “wise” decision to have your wisdom teeth removed. Visit the caring, professional Dentists ready to serve you at Port Perry Dental Associates to determine if now is the right time to remove your wisdom teeth. 462 Located www.dentistportperry.com EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE FOCUS - MAY 2014 19