Wisdom Teeth

03 Jun Why Do We Even Have Wisdom Teeth?

Your teen's wisdom teeth come in during their later adolescence or even into their early twenties, and these can become problems. They can push existing teeth out of alignment, and since they grow with serious force, they can even crack enamel. One of the first questions that oral health professionals hear whenever these last molars come up is, "If they can be so harmful to our oral health, why do we even have wisdom teeth in the first place?" Here at Central Oklahoma Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates in Stillwater, OK, we understand that sometimes, wisdom teeth need to go. If your child's dentist has recommended extraction of these molars, we provide quality, effective removal to help their smile stay safe. Wisdom teeth are evolutionary holdovers from a time when we ate raw meat, and now that our jaws are slimmer, people often don't have room for them along your oral ridge. So, if your teen is ready for wisdom teeth extraction, we are too. That last set of molars can pose problems. When it's time to talk about their wisdom teeth, call COOMSA.

05 Sep Should You Be Worried About Your Wisdom Teeth?

One of the most common oral surgeries is the removal of wisdom teeth. These final four molars are the last set of adult teeth to come in and usually don’t appear until you’re between 17 and 21 years old. If you haven’t had yours removed,...

06 Dec When Should You Have Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?

Wisdom teeth are also known as third molars. These are the teeth at the very back of your mouth, and they are usually the last teeth to erupt (push through the gum line). On average, each person has four wisdom teeth—one on each side on...

24 Sep Do wisdom teeth always hurt when they come in?

When the wisdom teeth are impacted, which is a common occurrence among modern humans with our relatively small jaws, they can cause discomfort. However, that doesn’t always happen, so patients shouldn’t assume that if they have no pain, their wisdom teeth aren’t impacted. Instead, if your...

25 Aug What is the difference between impacted and erupted wisdom teeth?

Your wisdom teeth, also known as your third molars, are the largest teeth in your mouth. Unfortunately, their size means that many patients’ mouths won’t have enough room for them to erupt properly, leading them to become impacted. Because impacted wisdom teeth are associated with many...

25 Jun How long will my wisdom teeth extraction take?

When facing a procedure like wisdom teeth extraction, patients want to be as prepared as possible for their appointment and the recovery period thereafter. It can be helpful to know how long the procedure will take and how to prepare for it, for example. At your...

05 Feb When should I have my child evaluated for wisdom tooth removal?

Impacted wisdom teeth can be problematic in a number of ways, so many patients will opt to have them extracted as a preventive measure to avoid those consequences. In fact, wisdom tooth extraction is probably the most common reason for patients to see an oral...