Wisdom Teeth

wisdom teeth stillwater okYour 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.

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,...

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...

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...

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...

When your wisdom teeth fail to erupt properly and become impacted, you can develop a number of concerning symptoms. Some of the issues can seriously affect your oral health, so it’s important to address this condition if it affects you. To prevent the problems associated with...