Dr. Kevin H. Gropp Performs Wisdom Teeth Extractions in Northridge, CA

Dr. Kevin H. Gropp, DDS
818-709-8654
www.drkevingropp.com

Dr. Kevin H. Gropp Performs Wisdom Teeth Extractions in Northridge, CA

Your third and final set of molars to emerge are your wisdom teeth, which usually come in when you are between 17 and 25 years old. While many people do not experience problems with these new teeth, many others find that theirs must be removed. If your mouth does not have enough room for your wisdom teeth to come in, a wisdom tooth extraction is necessary, and in Northridge, CA, Dr. Kevin H. Gropp can determine whether a wisdom tooth extraction is the best course of action for you.

Wisdom teeth are usually removed because they become impacted, which means that the tooth does not have enough room to come in straight through the gums and instead emerges at an angle. Impacted wisdom teeth can cause pain, structural damage to the jaw and a more crooked smile from crowding. Impacted teeth are also at a high risk of becoming infected, since a skin flap can develop over the tooth, making the area hard to clean.

Wisdom teeth extractions can range from removing a single tooth to removing all four teeth at once. Your dentist will let you know what he think is best for you. Dr. Gropp will use either a local anesthetic to numb the area or use a general anesthetic to sedate you during the procedure.

Whether you are already feeling pain due to impacted wisdom teeth or have not yet felt them come in, Dr. Kevin H. Gropp in Northridge, CA can determine if your wisdom teeth will cause problems for you. To schedule an appointment, call 818-709-8654. For more information on the dentist, the practice or its services, visit www.drkevingropp.com.