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If You Are Considering Keeping Your Wisdom Teeth, It Is Necessary to Understand What This Can Mean for Your Oral Health
You have been informed that you will need to have your wisdom teeth extracted, which you were hoping to avoid. You may think it is a lot of trouble and cost for teeth, which could easily just stay in your mouth, but this is incorrect.
There are some very specific reasons why your Clearwater and Seminole, Florida, area dentists will advise you to have your wisdom teeth removed. Dr. Chris Wujick, Dr. Lester Castillo, Dr. Jason Kopakin, and the team at Boulevard Dental would like to share some information about why wisdom tooth extraction will benefit your dental health.
The Cost of Keeping Your Wisdom Teeth
Your wisdom teeth are the last molars to arrive. When they finally do, they can begin wreaking havoc in your mouth. This is especially true if you do not have enough space for them to grow. They can grow at odd angles and even become impacted when this happens. They can also begin to crowd nearby teeth. If you have had past orthodontic work to correct alignment issues, the arrival of your wisdom teeth could undo this work.
Wisdom teeth can also be difficult to clean because of their location in the back of your mouth behind the second molars. If you do decide to keep your wisdom teeth, you may not be able to reach them for proper brushing and flossing, leaving them more prone to oral disease, including tooth decay and gum disease.
Many people who have to have their wisdom teeth removed do so because they become impacted beneath the gum line. You may not think this is a big deal, but impacted wisdom teeth can result in infection. Having impacted wisdom teeth extracted will save you pain and ensure your oral health does not take a downturn.
What You Should Know About Dental Extractions
Your dentist and you have talked about possibly having your wisdom teeth extracted, and you have decided this is the path you want to take. Now that you have decided to have your wisdom teeth removed, what exactly does this mean for you?
You can rest easy knowing that your comfort is at the forefront of your dentist’s mind when preparing for this oral surgery. A more straightforward situation where your wisdom teeth have erupted without much issue may only require some local anesthetic to keep you in a state of comfort so that you do not feel anything during the procedure.
A more surgical approach will be required for teeth that have become impacted below the gumline. You will want to discuss dental sedation options with your dentist to figure out what options work best for you so that you remain comfortable throughout the procedure.
Will Your Dental Insurance Cover Extraction?
Another aspect of this procedure you may be stressing over is the cost. The good news is that most dental insurance plans will cover at least a portion of this oral surgery. Your dental team will likely be able to handle this portion of the process for you so that all you have to worry about is being ready on the day of the procedure.
If you have questions about wisdom teeth and their extraction or require any other dental assistance, please call our Seminole office at (727) 308-6224.
You may also connect with Dr. Jason Kopakin at our Clearwater office at (727) 758-2898.
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Frank Moss, DDS
Dr. Frank Moss has been practicing dentistry in the Seminole community for over 30 years, making him one of the area’s preeminent experts. A graduate of the University of South Florida, he earned his DDS from Howard University College of Dentistry. Dr. Moss also served in the U.S. Air Force as a dentist for two years. Committed to staying at the forefront of his field, he continues his education rigorously and has earned a Fellowship designation from the Academy of General Dentistry.
Christopher Wujick, DMD
Dr. Christopher Wujick earned his B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Florida and completed his DMD. at their College of Dentistry in 2004. A dedicated academic, he stays current with hundreds of hours in continuing education across all areas of dentistry. Dr. Wujick is a Past President of the Tampa Bay and Florida Academies of General Dentistry. An active member of the Pinellas County Dental Association, ADA, AGD, and Florida Dental Association, he has served the Pinellas County Health Department since 2005 and organized the Give Kids a Smile program for three years.
Dr. Jason Kopakin
Dr. Jason Kopakin is a graduate of the University of Florida, where he earned both his bachelor’s degree and dental degree. He has advanced training and experience in implant restorations, Invisalign®, and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Kopakin is a dedicated member of the Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, and Florida Dental Association. He also served as the past president of the Tampa Bay Academy of General Dentistry, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the field of dentistry.
Dr. Lester Castillo
Dr. Lester Castillo has a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Science from the University of South Florida and earned his dental degree from the University of Florida in 2019. He has completed advanced training with a focus on Implant Dentistry and incorporates digital dentistry into his practice. His specialties include prevention, crowns and bridges, dentures, root canals, fillings, extractions, and implants. Dr. Castillo is passionate about continuing education and has completed a Fellowship with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI).