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Can Wisdom Teeth Fall Out on Their Own?

Can Wisdom Teeth Fall Out on Their Own?

by Dr. Richard Lee | Jun 10, 2024 | General Orthodontics, tooth sensitivity

Remember the excitement of finding a dollar under your pillow after losing a baby tooth? Oh, the good old days of the Tooth Fairy! As adults, we might whimsically wish for a similar magical resolution for our wisdom teeth. Wouldn’t it be convenient if they could just...
Do All People Have Wisdom Teeth?

Do All People Have Wisdom Teeth?

by Dr. Richard Lee | Mar 25, 2024 | General Orthodontics, Orthodontic Treatments, tooth sensitivity

You’ve heard friends and family talk about their experiences—some sharing tales of extraction, while others seem unaffected. This might make you wonder, “Do all people have wisdom teeth?” While they are known as a common rite of passage into...
Why Are My Wisdom Teeth Giving Me a Headache?

Why Are My Wisdom Teeth Giving Me a Headache?

by Dr. Richard Lee | Feb 9, 2024 | General Orthodontics, Orthodontic Treatments, tooth sensitivity

When wisdom teeth decide to make their grand entrance, they bring along some uninvited guests: headaches. These late-arriving molars, often lacking the space to comfortably join the rest of your teeth, stir up troubles galore. From creating jaw stiffness to causing...
Wisdom Teeth Removal Recovery Tips: Dos and Don’ts after Surgery

Wisdom Teeth Removal Recovery Tips: Dos and Don’ts after Surgery

by Dr. Richard Lee | Feb 2, 2024 | General Orthodontics, Orthodontic Treatments, tooth sensitivity

Embarking on the journey of wisdom tooth removal? Brace (pun intended) yourself for the adventure that follows – the recovery process. This article is your trusty companion, guiding you through the twists and turns of healing after your teeth have bid their final...
What are the Signs of Wisdom Teeth Infection?

What are the Signs of Wisdom Teeth Infection?

by Dr. Richard Lee | Sep 20, 2022 | General Orthodontics, Orthodontic Treatments

It is a well-known fact that teens are plagued with wisdom teeth. Our younger population has become accustomed to the long-dreaded experience of removing wisdom teeth as a rite of passage. It is difficult for wisdom teeth to emerge as healthy additions to a pearly...
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