Wisdom Teeth
Dr. Frankel recommends recent high school graduates have their wisdom teeth removed before going off to college. Third molars or wisdom teeth often become bothersome or painful during mid-term and final exams. There are several reasons for removing wisdom teeth.
- Often there simply isn’t room for the wisdom teeth causing pressure, crowding and making it difficult to keep the area clean leading to decay and infection.
- Most wisdom teeth, even if fully erupted, do not aid in basic function and are always a challenge to brush and floss
- Impacted wisdom teeth (under the gums and not erupted) can develop cysts and occasionally tumors
Call Dr. Frankel for a complimentary consultation to discuss removing wisdom teeth before leaving for college.
