Robert D. Morlan, DMD

Plymouth Family Dentist

Robert D. Morlan, DMD
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry

225 Water Street, Suite B100, Plymouth, MA 02360

Now Accepting New Patients: Call 508-747-0003

  • Home
  • Quality Dental Services
    • Common Procedures =>
      • Bonding
      • Bridges
      • Crowns
      • Dentures
      • Digital X-Rays
      • Extractions
      • Fillings
      • Fluoride
      • Implants
      • Laser Dentistry
      • Mouthguards
      • Root Canals
      • Sealants
      • Veneers
      • Wisdom Teeth
    • Preventive Care
    • Pediatric Dentistry
    • Cosmetic Dentistry
    • Teeth Whitening
    • Treatment of Gum Disease
    • Emergency Dental Care
  • About Us
    • Meet Dr. Morlan
    • Meet Dr. Urban
    • Meet Our Dental Team
    • Testimonials
  • New Patients
    • Office Visits
    • Financial Info
    • Morlan Dental Savings Plan
    • New Patient Forms
    • Office Tour
  • Contact/Directions
  • Newsroom
    • Blog
    • News Coverage
    • Press Releases
    • Testimonials
  • Patient Portal
    • Make Online Payment

Wisdom Teeth

wisdom-teethWisdom teeth are molars found in the very back of your mouth. These teeth usually appear in late teens or early twenties but may become impacted (fail to erupt) due to lack of room in the jaw or angle of entry. When a wisdom tooth is impacted, it may need to be removed. If it is not removed, you may develop gum tenderness, swelling, or even severe pain. Impacted wisdom teeth that are partially or fully erupted tend to be quite difficult to clean and are susceptible to tooth decay, recurring infections, and even gum disease.

Wisdom teeth are typically removed in the late teens or early twenties because there is a greater chance that the teeth’s roots have not fully formed and the bone surrounding the teeth is less dense. These two factors can make extraction easier, as well as making the recovery time much shorter.

In order to remove a wisdom tooth, your dentist first needs to numb the area around the tooth with a local anesthetic. Since the impacted tooth may still be under the gums and imbedded in your jaw bone, your dentist will need to remove a portion of the covering bone to extract the tooth. In order to minimize the amount of bone that is removed with the tooth, your dentist will often “section” your wisdom tooth so that each piece can be removed through a small opening in the bone. Once your wisdom teeth have been extracted, the healing process begins. Healing time varies depending on the degree of difficulty related to the extraction. Your dentist will share with you what to expect and provide instructions for a comfortable, efficient healing process.

Contact Us Here!

We review forms & emails once per day. If you have an emergency or need to re-schedule, please call the office at 508-747-0003.

Hours of Operation

Monday 8:00 to 8:00
Tuesday 8:00 to 6:00
Wednesday 8 to 3:30
Thursday, Friday 7:00 to 3:30
 

Follow Us!

Follow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Google+Follow Us on Twitter

Receive Our Newsletter

Morlan Family Dental News
For Email Marketing you can trust.
 

From Our Newsroom

  • Plymouth Dentist 5 Star Review
  • Take a Tour of Our Office
  • Old Colony Memorial – Doing Business: Crowned in one visit
  • Flossing Instructional Video

Copyright © 2021 · Robert D. Morlan, DMD, 225 Water Street, Suite B100, Plymouth, MA 02360 | 508-747-0003 | Dental Website Design · All Rights Reserved