Scientists believe wisdom teeth, which are actually a third set of molars, were essential when our ancestors’ diet consisted mostly of rough and coarse foods, including uncooked nuts meats and roots. But they’re no longer necessary to break down our food. In fact, there’s typically not enough room in the adult mouth for wisdom teeth to come in and function. As a result, the molars can often cause significant discomfort and can lead to gum irritation and even infection. At Hutto Hippo Family Dental, we take am approach that is different from most dentists. When wisdom teeth are presenting problems such as sore or infected gums, difficulty with oral hygiene or crowding other teeth, we’ll remove them with a minimal amount of discomfort to you. However, we don’t remove wisdom teeth that aren’t causing any dental distress.

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Appointments are available weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. with the exception of our lunch hour (1-2 p.m.). If you have a dental emergency after regular office hours, you can reach us by phone.

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