Category: 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, you may wonder if it’s necessary.  Below, we will look… Continue reading Should You Be Worried About Your Wisdom Teeth?

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 top and bottom. You probably have wisdom teeth in your… Continue reading When Should You Have Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?

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 wisdom teeth fail to erupt properly by your late… Continue reading Do wisdom teeth always hurt when they come in?

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 negative outcomes, many patients will decide to have them… Continue reading What is the difference between impacted and erupted wisdom teeth?

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 initial consultation, your oral surgeon will cover these aspects… Continue reading How long will my wisdom teeth extraction take?

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 surgeon. Because it is easier to extract the wisdom teeth… Continue reading When should I have my child evaluated for wisdom tooth removal?

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 impacted wisdom teeth, patients should consult with an oral… Continue reading 5 Most Common Problems Created By Impacted Wisdom Teeth

Your large third molars – also known as the wisdom teeth – are the last teeth to erupt in your mouth, generally by late adolescence. If your wisdom teeth erupt properly, you may not even notice it until they come in. However, for the vast majority of patients, successful wisdom tooth eruption is impossible because… Continue reading How do you know if your wisdom teeth are coming in?