The Worst Thing To Do Is IGNORE Your Wisdom Tooth!

Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to develop and while most people have 4 wisdom tooth, some may have more or less. For many teenagers getting wisdom teeth removed is like a right of passage! However, do you actually know why it is a good idea to get your wisdom teeth checked when you are…

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Facts You Didn’t Know About Wisdom Teeth

There are many questions surrounding wisdom teeth, why some people get them, why some don’t and what the point of them actually is. The latest blog post from Indianapolis Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center discusses wisdom teeth facts in further detail, giving you more insight into these molars. Age According to the NHS, most…

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Wisdom Teeth Removal Options

So you’ve found out (or suspect) that you need to have your wisdom teeth removed. You’ve also heard a few stories from friends, family, or coworkers about how it may not be a very pleasant experience and are therefore looking at the best possible options. While there is no magical alternative to the act of extracting…

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Five Ways to Speed up Wisdom Teeth Removal Recovery

So removed your wisdom teeth and looking for some tips to speed up the recovery process? Well, the best way to recover from wisdom teeth removal extraction is to follow your dentists’ instructions strictly. Failing to do so can result in a painful recovery, including a dry socket. If you have just undergone wisdom teeth…

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What Care Do I Need To Take Post Tooth Extraction

“What Care Do I Need To Take Post Tooth Extraction?” is one of the many questions that are asked by dental patients in Indianapolis who’ve had their tooth extracted at Indianapolis Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center. After You’ve Had a Tooth Pulled, your oral surgeon Dr. Falender will send you home to recover. Recovery typically…

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Is Wisdom Tooth Removal Necessary?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It seems that removing wisdom teeth has become a rite of passage into adulthood, but is it always necessary to remove them? The answer varies because each case is different. While it is true that extracting wisdom teeth can prevent dental problems, both now and later, only after assessing the growth, position and impact on…

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Common Signs You Need to Get Wisdom Teeth Removed

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Why do we have wisdom teeth? Scholars believe that we have wisdom teeth as the evolutionary answer to eating raw meats, vegetables, and roots. These third set of molars grow in some people between the ages of seventeen and twenty-five, or the wisdom years. They are not always functional and can crowd the mouth…

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Can I Play Sports After Wisdom Tooth Extraction?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Wisdom teeth removal, while it is a fairly routine procedure in most cases, is still surgery, and proper post-operative care is crucial to a full and complication-free recovery. Dr. Falender often get asked about how recovery from wisdom teeth removal affects participation in sports and other activities. The details of the care you will need…

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