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Scott8147 12-13-2011 08:21 PM

wisdom teeth
 
Actually, a wisdom tooth is a molar. :spoken:

deslocum 02-21-2012 09:11 PM

Amen to the post about Dr Johary.

deslocum 02-21-2012 09:12 PM

I only went once to Dr Johary - that is all it took.

Trish Crocker 02-21-2012 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wspfld (Post 427170)
He's not the only so called dentist to beware of! Richard Rozensky at Mulburry Dental doesn't know what a cavity looks like on an xray. Nor does he know the difference between a molar and a wisdom tooth!

"A wisdom tooth, in humans, is any of the usual four third molars. Wisdom teeth usually appear between the ages of 17 and 25.[1] Most adults have four wisdom teeth, but it is possible to have fewer (oligodontia), or more, in which case they are called supernumerary teeth. Wisdom teeth commonly affect other teeth as they develop, becoming impacted or "coming in sideways." They are often extracted when this occurs. About 35% of the population do not develop wisdom teeth at all."

This is from Wikipedia

golfermike22 02-25-2012 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trish Crocker (Post 456983)
"A wisdom tooth, in humans, is any of the usual four third molars. Wisdom teeth usually appear between the ages of 17 and 25.[1] Most adults have four wisdom teeth, but it is possible to have fewer (oligodontia), or more, in which case they are called supernumerary teeth. Wisdom teeth commonly affect other teeth as they develop, becoming impacted or "coming in sideways." They are often extracted when this occurs. About 35% of the population do not develop wisdom teeth at all."

This is from Wikipedia

I heard or read that a modern human jaw is shorter from our human ancestors. So now the wisdom teeth no longer have the room in jaw.

Challenger 02-25-2012 10:32 AM

on the other hand
 
My wife and I (both 73 with extensive dental histories) had our first appointments with Dr Maria Luong since moveing here in Sept 2011. Very professional and thorough. Office staff was well trained and friendly. Charges were very reasonable, they would have been significantly more had we gone to our dentist of thirty years in Maryland.

She provided referals to
Barton R Blumberg or Luis F Rosario for extraction of a partially impacted Wisdom tooth. Can anyone comment on either or both?

greenhillsgirl 03-11-2012 08:00 PM

Before you go to any dentist, you can check him/her out online and find if there are any lawsuits or malpractice suits. It certainly puts my mind at ease. I do the same with doctors, and specialty practices as well.

greenhillsgirl 03-12-2012 07:25 PM

Just so you know, a wisdom tooth is a molar...it is the 'third' molar.

lovsthosebigdogs 03-12-2012 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenhillsgirl (Post 465799)
Before you go to any dentist, you can check him/her out online and find if there are any lawsuits or malpractice suits. It certainly puts my mind at ease. I do the same with doctors, and specialty practices as well.

What is the website where you can check out dentists online? Thanks in advance for the info.

Bill32 03-14-2012 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Challenger (Post 458651)
My wife and I (both 73 with extensive dental histories) had our first appointments with Dr Maria Luong since moveing here in Sept 2011. Very professional and thorough. Office staff was well trained and friendly. Charges were very reasonable, they would have been significantly more had we gone to our dentist of thirty years in Maryland.

She provided referals to
Barton R Blumberg or Luis F Rosario for extraction of a partially impacted Wisdom tooth. Can anyone comment on either or both?

I had two extractions by Dr. Rosario, I highly recommend him.

villavillager 04-05-2012 10:02 PM

finding a dentist
 
A good rule of thumb in finding a new dentist is to call a periodontist and ask who they refer to. A periodontist sees the work from many local practioners and will be able to point you in the right direction.


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