Richardson Oral Surgery Center Blog

Are you a young adult experiencing jaw pain or a persistent ache towards the back of your mouth? If so, there’s a chance that your wisdom teeth are growing in. Unfortunately, these late arrivals are notorious for causing issues in their attempt to erupt from your gumline and often require extraction.

Getting wisdom teeth taken out is so common that it’s often considered a rite of passage from youth into adulthood. However, if you still have yours and they’re not causing problems, it’s natural to wonder whether removing them is necessary. Continue reading to learn more about these last molars and why they’re so frequently extracted!

Dental implants are the most successful method of replacing lost teeth. They have over a 95% success rate; however, complications can arise in rare situations. Less than 5% of cases experience dental implant failure, which ultimately leads to the removal of the prosthetic. If your dental implant has failed, here’s what you can expect on the road ahead.

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