Some people never develop wisdom teeth, those that do typically find they erupt between the ages of 17 and 25. No matter when they erupt, your dentist might flag your wisdom teeth for removal for a number of reasons, including impaction (meaning the teeth get trapped in the jawbone or gums), misalignment, tight spacing, and/or […]
DEPARTMENT OF ORAL SURGERYConcerns with wisdom teeth are fairly common these days and the thought of not having them removed because they do not have any effect to rest of the teeth and jaw is also common among people but the fact is wisdom tooth can cause problems to surrounding structures. Hence having them extracted sooner rather than […]
DEPARTMENT OF ORAL SURGERYA common misconception among patients when it comes to wisdom tooth extraction is that, the shape of their face will get altered and you might feel the same. This is the most frequently asked question to our doctors but you will be glad to hear that changes to the shape of the face are highly […]
Dental Advise, DEPARTMENT OF ORAL SURGERY, Oral MedicineThe excruciating pain you are feeling at the back of the mouth which lingers towards the ear and head might be because of wisdom tooth. The gums around the wisdom tooth can be infected and swollen which can cause such pain. As the swelling is present close to the muscles that control your jaw, simple […]
Dental Advise, DEPARTMENT OF ORAL SURGERY, Oral MedicineWisdom teeth are the last set of molars to erupt at back of our mouth which usually takes place during late teens and early adulthood. Wisdom teeth were of a valuable asset to our ancestors, giving more chewing power as they used to eat rough […]
DEPARTMENT OF ORAL SURGERYWisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars to erupt in very back of the mouth. These are the last permanent teeth to appear, usually in the late teenage years or in early twenties, although they sometimes appear later. They got this name because […]
Dental Advise, DEPARTMENT OF ORAL SURGERY, Oral MedicineNowadays almost everyone is getting their wisdom teeth removed but have you ever thought, why do we even get them in first place? You will be astonished to know that wisdom teeth were an important asset to our ancestors. In earlier days, our ancestors didn’t have fancy tools like knives and forks to cut […]
DEPARTMENT OF ORAL SURGERYHave you ever experienced jaw pain? Is this a regular problem you face? Dr.Ruheena Khan explains in this video what are the causes of jaw pain and how to deal with it. The video is in Telugu. Still have questions about Jaw Pain? We’d love to talk with you. Don’t hesitate to request […]
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