The third molars came to be called wisdom teeth because they
erupt later in life than all the other teeth, usually between
ages 17 and 25. With age comes wisdom, so the term “wisdom
teeth” came to be used.
These teeth erupt through the gums at the back of your mouth,
two each in the upper and lower jaws. Unfortunately, most of us
can’t fit these teeth in our mouths. The lack of room often
causes impaction, when they become enclosed in the bone of the
jaws instead of growing in straight. Impaction can cause a whole
range of problems. They push and crowd the other teeth, which
might cause these teeth to twist and turn. Cavities often occur
more easily in these teeth and the ones next to them, because
the crowding makes them difficult to clean. You can even get an
infection in the jaw bone.
It’s usually best if wisdom teeth are removed at a young age,
before problems occur and the bone in the jaw becomes denser,
holding tighter to the teeth. Dental Group of
Meriden-Wallingford offers IV sedation to help patients through
this treatment. See the “Your Comfort” page for more
information.
Dental Group of Meriden-Wallingford
298 Broad Street
Meriden, CT 06450
Phone: (203) 235-5588
DentalGroupCT.com
Meet The Doctors
Sunita
Kalluri, DDS, earned dental degrees from
the New York University College of Dentistry and the
Government Dental College and Hospital in India. Before
entering private practice, she served a general practice
residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. Due to
the important link between oral and overall health, she
has focused her postgraduate education on comprehensive
treatment planning and all aspects of general dentistry.
She is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telegu. In her
spare time, she enjoys swimming and travel.
Ellen F. Drazner, DMD,
earned her dental degree from the University of
Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine after earning her
bachelor’s degree at the State University of New York at
Binghamton. She served a pediatric dental residency at
Brookdale Hospital and has concentrated her continuing
education in pediatric dental medicine. Dr. Drazner and
her husband Michael serve their community by striving to
improve health care in the state of Connecticut. They
have two beautiful children, and in her spare time, she
enjoys painting, photography, digital art, hiking,
travel, skiing, and reading.
Dental Group of Meriden-Wallingford
298 Broad Street
Meriden, CT 06450
Phone: (203) 235-5588
DentalGroupCT.com
