10/06/2025
✔️ Extraction of Tooth #28 or Upper Left Third Molar
People often get their third molars or “wisdom teeth” extracted for several medical and practical reasons. Here are the main ones:
🦷 Lack of Space
Most people’s jaws are not large enough to accommodate the third molars, which can cause crowding or shifting of other teeth.
🦷 Impaction
Wisdom teeth may become impacted, meaning they don’t fully emerge or are trapped beneath the gums or jawbone. Impacted teeth can lead to pain, swelling, infection, and damage to adjacent teeth.
🦷 Infection or Gum Disease
Because wisdom teeth are far back in the mouth, they’re harder to clean properly. This makes them more prone to cavities, gum infections, and abscesses.
🦷 Preventive Removal
Dentists often recommend removing them before problems arise, especially in young adults, because root are not fully formed, so recovery is easier.
🦷 Orthodontic Reasons
For people undergoing braces or other orthodontic treatment, wisdom teeth may be removed to prevent misalignment.
Regular dental checkups and X-rays help determine whether extraction is necessary.
Experiencing problems with your third molars? Have yours checked out now at Dr. L.B. Resma Dental Clinic! 🦷✨
