Jaw pain, swollen gums, or a sudden feeling of pressure at the back of your mouth can quickly disrupt your daily routine. For many adults and teens, these symptoms point to one common culprit: your third molars. If you catch yourself wondering what is going on at the back of your jaw, you are not…
Wisdom teeth
Warning Signs It’s Time for a Tooth Extraction in Lake Ozark
Is your tooth causing discomfort, or have you been wondering, “Does my tooth need to be pulled?” While tooth extractions may not be something anyone looks forward to, in certain cases, it can be essential for maintaining your overall oral health. At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark, MO, led by the experienced Dr.…
What’s the Best Way to Fix Teeth that Overlap?
Plenty of men and women have teeth that overlap. What causes overlapping teeth? Overlapping teeth are usually caused by genetics or habits as a child such as thumbsucking. They can also be caused by the mouth being too small to fit all the teeth correctly or having different-sized upper and lower jaws. Injury to the…
What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?
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This blog post from Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark is about wisdom teeth, and why some require removal. Evolution isn’t always tidy and linear. For example, we have smaller jaws than our ancestors thousands of years ago, but most of our bodies haven’t adapted by generating fewer teeth. Two-thirds of us…
