Third Molar Extractions in Dripping Springs, TX
Third molars, or “wisdom teeth,” usually wait until we are in our late teens or early twenties to make their unwelcome appearance. Most mouths are too small to accommodate four more molars. These late-growing teeth might try to erupt through your gums while other teeth are in the way.
If you are among the millions whose wisdom teeth could cause problems, you probably should have them removed. If they do erupt, they are almost impossible to keep clean, leading to decay and gum inflammation. If these teeth remain under the gums and bone, they can cause cysts and pain to develop as they put pressure on the other teeth and jaws.
