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Overland Park Family Dental

Creighton Gallagher, DDS

8925 West 135th Street
Overland Park, KS 66221
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Posts in the Wisdom Teeth category:

Dental Health, Oral Surgery, Wisdom Teeth

Do I Need My Wisdom Teeth Removed?

Submitted by Overland Park Family Dental on Tuesday, September 20th, 2022.
extracted wisdom tooth next to small mirror

Sometimes it seems like wisdom teeth are shrouded in mystery. They’re a vestigial remnant from our ancestors whose diets included roots and other hard-to-chew foods, but they serve no modern purpose. Read our blog post to find out if you need your wisdom teeth removed.

Restorative Dentistry, Tooth Extractions, Wisdom Teeth

When Is a Dental Extraction Unavoidable?

Submitted by Overland Park Family Dental on Wednesday, May 18th, 2022.
young woman holds her jaw in pain with a tooth infection

When it comes to dental damage and decay, we try to avoid tooth extraction, if possible, but sometimes it is just unavoidable. Check out our blog post where we discuss some of the situations in which removing the tooth is the only option.

Cavity Prevention, Dental Health, Wisdom Teeth

What Happens If You Don’t Remove Your Wisdom Teeth

Submitted by Overland Park Family Dental on Thursday, August 13th, 2020.
young woman holds her jaw in pain after wisdom tooth removal

Wisdom teeth tend to emerge when you’re between the ages of 17 and 25. Since humans now eat a much softer diet than their stone-aged predecessors, these teeth have become nearly useless. Read our blog post to learn why it is important to get your wisdom teeth removed.

Dental Health, General Dental, Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom Teeth Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

Submitted by Overland Park Family Dental on Tuesday, January 14th, 2020.
young woman holding her jaw in pain as her wisdom teeth emerge

Wisdom teeth are the last molars to come in. If you have wisdom teeth, they will most likely need to be removed at some point. Check out our blog post for wisdom teeth symptoms you shouldn’t ignore.

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