• Our Practice
  • Categories
    • Oral Health = Whole Body Health
    • Common Dental Issues & Procedures
    • Consumer Guides & Information
    • Cosmetic Dentistry & Teeth Whitening
    • Implant Dentistry
    • News/PR
    • Orthodontics, Braces, & Invisalign
    • Pediatric Dentistry & Children
    • Uncategorized
  • Book An Appointment
LOOKING FOR A GREAT DENTIST IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA? START HERE!
1st Family Dental Blog1st Family Dental Blog
  • Our Practice
  • Categories
    • Oral Health = Whole Body Health
    • Common Dental Issues & Procedures
    • Consumer Guides & Information
    • Cosmetic Dentistry & Teeth Whitening
    • Implant Dentistry
    • News/PR
    • Orthodontics, Braces, & Invisalign
    • Pediatric Dentistry & Children
    • Uncategorized
  • Book An Appointment

Wisdom Teeth

Home Wisdom Teeth

Should I have my wisdom teeth removed? I have heard conflicting advice about this.

The answer to this question is different for each individual. In some cases, these last molars can fit perfectly into a person’s mouth when they are properly aligned. However, in many individuals, the wisdom teeth are not properly aligned and may require extraction. Your dentist will review your x-rays and the...

August 17, 2014
Read More

Will my wisdom tooth extraction hurt? What is the recovery process?

Some pain, swelling and bleeding are to be expected after most extractions. Each extraction is different and everyone experiences pain and recovers differently. Your dentist or our staff may have provided you a post-extraction instruction guide after your procedure. This guide contains helpful information to make your recovery as speedy and...

August 8, 2014
Read More

How come some people don’t have any wisdom teeth, or don’t get all 4?

It’s true, not everyone is blessed with all 4 wisdom teeth, and some people do not get any at all!  This does not mean they are any less wise, however.  One current theory to explain the lack of wisdom teeth in some adults, as well as why so many of...

August 8, 2014
Read More

Do I really need to have my wisdom teeth removed?

The answer to this question is: “it depends.”  Each person and situation is different.  If you are not currently experiencing pain or crowding, your dentist may recommend removing your wisdom teeth to avoid those types of problems in the future, based on what they see on your x-rays, as well...

August 8, 2014
Read More

Categories

  • Common Dental Issues & Procedures
  • Cosmetic Dentistry & Teeth Whitening
  • Implant Dentistry
  • Oral Health = Whole Body Health
  • Orthodontics, Braces, & Invisalign
  • Pediatric Dentistry & Children
  • News/PR
  • Testimonials

Archives

blog.1stamilydental

1st Family Dental offers a full range of general, specialty dental and orthodontic services for the whole family. With online appointment booking and several convenient locations in and around Chicago IL, taking care of your dental health needs for you and your family couldn’t be easier.

OUR CHICAGO DENTAL CLINICS

Albany Park
Andersonville
Little Village
Logan Square
Old Town
Pulaski Ave.

OUR SUBURBAN DENTAL CLINICS

View our locations in the Chicago, IL Suburbs here

For Press Inquiries

Please contact:
Vicky Khawaja
vicky@1fd.org
(773) 294-0378

All logos, text, and images subject to terms of use and privacy policy. Click Here to download our logo.

1st Family Dental © 2025 · Privacy Policy · Internet Marketing Services by Conversion Strategies, Inc.