Wisdom tooth extraction is a common and safe procedure that many oral surgeons perform daily. While some people may fear the surgery, this is often due to misinformation or exaggerated tales. Understanding the process and recovery can help alleviate these fears....
Understanding Wisdom Teeth Symptoms and Treatment Wisdom teeth, or “third molars,” are the last teeth to develop, typically appearing during the late teen years. Not everyone develops these teeth, but for those who do, they often cause complications due to a lack of...
Some people would rather endure tooth pain than have their wisdom teeth extracted during surgery. Most of the time, fears are based on irrational tales that people read on the internet or hear from others. The truth is that wisdom tooth surgery is extremely common and...
A wisdom tooth is often extracted to correct an existing dental problem or to prevent the possibility of problems that may arise in the future. Some problems associated with wisdom teeth are: Your jaw may be too small to accommodate the eruption of your wisdom teeth,...
Evolution has rendered wisdom teeth useless, and a high percentage of these unnecessary molars eventually require removal. When a wisdom tooth, otherwise known as a third molar, cannot erupt into proper alignment, it is called impacted. Oral surgery to extract...
Chewing and swallowing can be tricky after wisdom tooth extraction. Gauze pads and a sore mouth can make eating sound unappealing, but it is vital to your healing to maintain a healthy diet. When you have a tooth extracted, a clot forms to help with healing. It’s...