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  Wisdom teeth , also known as third molars, typically emerge in the late teenage years or early twenties. While these teeth may sound wise by name, they often bring more trouble than wisdom. For many, having wisdom teeth removed is a rite of passage into adulthood, and it's a decision not to be taken lightly. In this blog post, we'll delve into the importance of having your wisdom teeth removed and why it's a crucial step for many individuals. Preventing Dental Complications: Wisdom teeth often don't have enough room to emerge properly, leading to various dental complications. They may become impacted, meaning they're trapped beneath the gum line or only partially emerge. This can cause pain, swelling, and infection. In some cases, impacted wisdom teeth can also damage adjacent teeth or cause cysts and tumors, leading to more extensive dental issues if left untreated. Avoiding Misalignment: The late eruption of wisdom teeth can disrupt the alignment of existing...

Dental Surgery Specialists | LADD Dental Group   At LADD Dental Group , we are proud to offer comprehensive dental care to our patients. Below you will find a list of all of our dental surgery experts that are affiliated with LADD Dental Group. If you are experiencing dental pain or discomfort , give us a call today and experience the difference of specialty dental care !  Cameron Conkin, D.D.S; Oral Surgeon Dr. Conkin received his bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and his dental degree from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, Memphis, Tennessee. Upon graduation, he began a career in the United States Navy and completed a general practice residency at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. He practiced as a general dentist for the next two years, serving with and caring for Marines at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. He deployed to Iraq with the Marines in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Dr. Conkin compl...

After Wisdom Tooth Removal   "The  removal of impacted teeth  is a serious surgical procedure. Post-operative care is very important. Unnecessary pain and the complications of infection and swelling can be minimized if the instructions are followed carefully.  Immediately Following Surgery The gauze pad placed over the surgical area should be kept in place for a half hour. After this time, the gauze pad should be removed and discarded. Vigorous mouth rinsing or touching the wound area following surgery should be avoided. This may initiate bleeding by causing the blood clot that has formed to become dislodged. Take the prescribed pain medications as soon as you begin to feel discomfort. This will usually coincide with the local anesthetic becoming diminished. Restrict your activities the day of surgery and resume normal activity when you feel comfortable. Place ice packs on the side of your face where surgery was performed. Refer to the section on swellin...