{"id":130,"date":"2018-02-13T10:43:34","date_gmt":"2018-02-13T10:43:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsmiledds.com\/blog\/?p=130"},"modified":"2018-03-13T10:43:44","modified_gmt":"2018-03-13T10:43:44","slug":"family-dentist-in-fort-smith-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsmiledds.com\/blog\/family-dentist-in-fort-smith-3\/","title":{"rendered":"A Family Dentist in Fort Smith Explains Back Teeth &#038; Braces"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-131\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsmiledds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/AdobeStock_59969131__1519287162_93810-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"braces young woman\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.newsmiledds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/AdobeStock_59969131__1519287162_93810-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.newsmiledds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/AdobeStock_59969131__1519287162_93810-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.newsmiledds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/AdobeStock_59969131__1519287162_93810.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>There are a few things that your child may experience that are a \u201cpassageway to adulthood.\u201d Some may be high school dances like prom or homecoming, others may be the moment they pass their driving test and actually obtain their license.<\/p>\n<p>Either way, there are a lot of changes that happen as a young adult\u2014even changes that affect their smile. For instance, when you come of age, your very back wisdom teeth will begin developing, which can not only be painful, but they can affect the alignment of your smile.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about wisdom teeth and orthodontic treatment\u2014two things your teen or young adult may face\u2014in this week\u2019s blog post from your family dentist in Fort Smith.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Wisdom Teeth Development<\/h2>\n<p>As your child ages, they will undergo many changes. Some of them won\u2019t be as pleasant as others, like the dental pain that comes with budding wisdom teeth.<\/p>\n<p>Many young adults experience swelling in their mouth and jaw, an annoying flap of gum tissue that\u2019s cut from their developing teeth, and overall tenderness in their smile. These are all signs that their wisdom teeth may need to be pulled in order to prevent these issues:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Incorrect development<\/strong>. Some wisdom teeth don\u2019t develop into the correct positions, creating problems for your entire smile.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hygienic issues. <\/strong>\u00a0Brushing and flossing teeth at the very back of your mouth is already challenging enough. But with the food that can be caught between your new teeth, flapping gum tissue, and its difficulty to reach in the back of your mouth, you can experience serious dental issues over time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Impacted wisdom teeth.<\/strong> There are many cases where patient\u2019s wisdom teeth become \u201cimpacted\u201d or never develop outside of the gum line. This calls for oral surgery to actually extract the teeth from below the gum line.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Overcrowding in the smile.<\/strong> In many cases, there is not enough space in your smile for your wisdom teeth to develop correctly. When this happens, your wisdom teeth may begin to overcrowd your other teeth and cause other orthodontic or misalignment issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Orthodontic Treatment<\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ve probably discussed getting braces at one point or another for your child\u2019s smile as they were growing up. If they\u2019ve already undergone treatment and have a correctly aligned smile, wisdom teeth budding can cause their smile to become misaligned again. You may need to consider extracting their back teeth to avoid their smile from becoming crooked or overcrowded.<\/p>\n<p>If your child hasn\u2019t undergone orthodontic treatment yet, but was considering it recently, they may still want to have their wisdom teeth removed. If they are in the middle of developing, it\u2019s not a good idea to add brackets and wires to their teeth because the chances of their teeth shifting are much greater when their back teeth are coming in.<\/p>\n<p>Either way, if your child is experiencing wisdom tooth development or thinking about getting any orthodontic treatment\u2014whether traditional braces or even clear aligners\u2014it\u2019s best to consult your dentist for the best dental advice.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>About Our Office<\/h2>\n<p>Here at New Smile Dental, your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsmiledds.com\/childrens-dentistry.html\">family dentist<\/a> in Fort Smith takes pride in being there for you and your loved ones from the time they are young to when they are growing into young adults. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsmiledds.com\/contact.html\">Give us a call<\/a> today so that we can keep their oral health on the right track!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are a few things that your child may experience that are a \u201cpassageway to adulthood.\u201d Some may be high school dances like prom or homecoming, others may be the moment they pass their driving test and actually obtain their license. 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