Tooth pain or dental discomfort can often leave us questioning whether a visit to the dentist is overdue. While many dental issues can be resolved with less invasive procedures, there are cases when a tooth extraction becomes the best course of action. At Staten Island Dental Care, led by the highly skilled Dr. Fred Hecht,…
Wisdom Teeth
Does Your Teen Feel Wisdom Teeth Coming In?
Wisdom teeth are the furthest-back molars in the mouth. Most people get them during their late teens or early twenties. We don’t need them, and at Staten Island Dental Care, we can extract them before they cause any problems. For some people, wisdom teeth never cause any problems at all; they live with them happily…
What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?
When a wisdom tooth tries to come in but is obstructed by the adjacent tooth, it becomes impacted and can result in such complications as pain, inflammation, or tooth decay. At Staten Island Dental Care, we can extract wisdom teeth. It’s challenging to clean partially-erupted wisdom teeth. Since they have a high risk of decay,…
