Extractions and Wisdom Teeth Removal in Baytown, TX

For most dentists, dealing with impacted and decaying wisdom teeth is a part of life. Research data from the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons reveal that nearly 85% of growing wisdom teeth will eventually trap food, cause misalignment, or become problematic. KAM Dental is a leading provider of painless tooth extractions and wisdom tooth removal in Baytown, TX.

We are constantly refining our extractions and wisdom tooth removal methods to minimize the risk of dry sockets, blood clots, and other dental complications.

Our decades of combined experience and advanced operating equipment allow us to perform hundreds of painless wisdom tooth extractions annually on patients from every age group. The worst discomfort they feel is a spot of numbness and the chill of an ice pack against their cheek.

When Do I Need Prophylactic Extractions and Wisdom Tooth Removal in Baytown, TX?

According to recent studies, about five million Americans seek wisdom tooth removal procedures every year, many of which are preventative. Nobody wants their children to develop tooth decay from an impacted wisdom tooth because they forgot to take them to the dentist. We find that wisdom tooth removal in Baytown, TX, are popular among parents, guardians, and individuals who want to avoid future problems.

Some patients forego oral checkups for months, even after experiencing chronic pain and discomfort from their wisdom teeth that stop them from sleeping or performing everyday tasks comfortably. We recommend following a checkup schedule with your dentist, so you can always stay up to date with your oral health status.

Studies from the AAOMS indicate that 90% of people with wisdom teeth will experience at least one impaction before they reach 25. Impacted third molars can grow horizontally beneath the gum line or diagonally after erupting, bumping into nearby molars and causing problematic shifts in alignment. Wisdom teeth are usually the last four teeth to break out of the gum line, appearing sometime between ages 16 and 25.

Tooth Extraction and Wisdom Tooth Removal FAQs

What are the Symptoms of Problematic Third Molars?

Visit us if you have:

• Experienced discomfort when trying to open your jaws all the way
• Recurring and nonspecific pain in your face and jaws
• Gums that swell and bleed for no reason
• A constant bad taste in your mouth, even after brushing

Can Older People Develop Problems with Their Wisdom Teeth?

Problems with wisdom teeth can occur at any age.

What Happens if I Don’t Remove Problematic Wisdom Teeth?

Untreated wisdom teeth can cause bleeding or tender gums, discomfort around the jaws, halitosis, and difficulty chewing food. Wisdom teeth protruding from the gum line diagonally into another molar can snag and trap food particles, causing tooth decay and bacterial infections, ultimately damaging neighboring roots.

Contact Us Today for Painless Wisdom Tooth Removal

Call Dr. Kamdi Irondi at KAM Dental today at 281-421-5950 for simple tooth extractions and wisdom tooth removal in Baytown, TX.