DENTAL TOPICS by Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter WORDS OF WISDOM Wisdom teeth extraction used to be routine, but current practices suggest that removal is not always necessary. If wisdom teeth are healthy, grown in completely, correctly positioned, biting properly, and easy to clean at home, removal may not be necessary. However, sometimes wisdom teeth don't fully emerge or come in at an angle and crowd other teeth. They may be difficult to properly brush and floss. Impacted wisdom teeth (trapped under the gumline) can become infected and may damage other teeth and roots. Many dentists will remove wisdom teeth that don't fully emerge by early adulthood. It is easier to remove them before the roots and bone are completely formed, and the recovery time is faster in younger patients. Whether you come to us for examination of your wisdom teeth, cosmetic work, simple fillings, or complex restorations, any program we suggest for your dental health will be thoroughly discussed with you before we begin. When you are looking for state-of-the-art, personalized dentistry from people who really care, welcome to CARPENTER DENTAL. Our dental team works smoothly and efficiently together, devoted to making your i dental experience comfortable as well as enhancing. Call us at 570-331-0909. for an appointment at 1086 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. P.S. As we age, the bones in our mouth become harder, making wisdom teeth more difficult to remove. Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter Carpenter Dental 1086 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort, PA (570) 331-0909 Elaine Carpenter RDH www.carpenterdental.com DENTAL TOPICS by Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter WORDS OF WISDOM Wisdom teeth extraction used to be routine , but current practices suggest that removal is not always necessary . If wisdom teeth are healthy , grown in completely , correctly positioned , biting properly , and easy to clean at home , removal may not be necessary . However , sometimes wisdom teeth don't fully emerge or come in at an angle and crowd other teeth . They may be difficult to properly brush and floss . Impacted wisdom teeth ( trapped under the gumline ) can become infected and may damage other teeth and roots . Many dentists will remove wisdom teeth that don't fully emerge by early adulthood . It is easier to remove them before the roots and bone are completely formed , and the recovery time is faster in younger patients . Whether you come to us for examination of your wisdom teeth , cosmetic work , simple fillings , or complex restorations , any program we suggest for your dental health will be thoroughly discussed with you before we begin . When you are looking for state - of - the - art , personalized dentistry from people who really care , welcome to CARPENTER DENTAL . Our dental team works smoothly and efficiently together , devoted to making your i dental experience comfortable as well as enhancing . Call us at 570-331-0909 . for an appointment at 1086 Wyoming Ave. , Forty Fort . P.S. As we age , the bones in our mouth become harder , making wisdom teeth more difficult to remove . Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter Carpenter Dental 1086 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort , PA ( 570 ) 331-0909 Elaine Carpenter RDH www.carpenterdental.com