Wisdom Teeth
What Are Wisdom Teeth?
Third molars are commonly referred to as wisdom teeth. They are usually the last teeth to develop and are located in the back of your mouth, behind your second molars. Their development is usually completed between the middle teenage years and early twenties, a time traditionally associated with the onset of maturity and the attainment of wisdom.
At Atlantic Oral, Implant & Facial Surgery, Dr. Alessandrini evaluates developing and impacted wisdom teeth for patients in Blakeney, Ballantyne, and the surrounding south Charlotte communities.
Call our Blakeney office at Charlotte Office Phone Number 704-541-7761 to schedule your wisdom teeth consultation.
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Wisdom Teeth Evaluation in Blakeney
Wisdom teeth do not always cause symptoms while they are developing, which is why an evaluation can be helpful in determining their position and whether they have enough room to erupt normally.
At Atlantic Oral, Implant & Facial Surgery, board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Edward S. Alessandrini evaluates developing and impacted wisdom teeth at our Blakeney office in south Charlotte. Dr. Alessandrini has practiced in the Charlotte area since 2006, providing oral surgery care for patients from Blakeney, Ballantyne, and surrounding communities.
Depending on what the examination and X-rays show, Dr. Alessandrini may recommend continued monitoring or discuss whether wisdom teeth removal is appropriate.
Schedule a Wisdom Teeth Evaluation in Blakeney
If you or your child has developed wisdom teeth or questions about whether they should be monitored or removed, Dr. Alessandrini can evaluate their position and discuss the appropriate next step.
Atlantic Oral, Implant & Facial Surgery is located at 9335 Blakeney Centre Drive, Suite 130 in south Charlotte, convenient to patients in Blakeney, Ballantyne, and nearby communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wisdom teeth are the third molars at the very back of the mouth and are usually the last permanent teeth to develop. They typically begin developing during the teenage years and may not have enough room to erupt into a healthy, functional position.
No. Wisdom teeth do not always need to be removed. If they are healthy, fully erupted, easy to keep clean, and not affecting nearby teeth or gums, Dr. Alessandrini may recommend monitoring them. Removal may be considered when wisdom teeth are impacted, difficult to clean, causing symptoms, or creating a risk of problems such as infection or damage to neighboring teeth. Atlantic evaluates each patient individually before recommending treatment.
An impacted wisdom tooth is a third molar that does not have enough room to erupt into its normal position. It may remain beneath the gum tissue, be partially surrounded by bone, or remain completely within the jawbone. Learn more about the different types of impacted wisdom teeth .
Wisdom teeth are commonly evaluated during the teenage years as they develop. At Atlantic Oral, Implant & Facial Surgery, Dr. Alessandrini can examine the teeth and review X-rays to determine whether there is enough room for them to erupt normally, whether they are impacted, and whether continued monitoring or removal may be appropriate. Patients in Blakeney, Ballantyne, and surrounding south Charlotte communities can schedule an evaluation at our Blakeney office.
Atlantic provides additional resources for each stage of wisdom teeth care. Visit our wisdom teeth removal page for information about consultation, treatment, anesthesia, cost, and insurance; our impacted wisdom teeth page for information about different types of impaction; or our wisdom teeth recovery and aftercare page for post-operative guidance.
