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Do You Need an Oral Surgeon for Wisdom Teeth Removal?

Wisdom teeth, or third molars, typically emerge in the late teens or early twenties. While some people have no issues, many experience pain, infection, or crowding due to limited space in the jaw. If you’re unsure whether your wisdom teeth need to be removed, an evaluation by an oral surgeon can help assess for potential […]

Tips for Irrigation of Wisdom Tooth Sockets from Oral Surgeons

After your wisdom teeth extraction, it is common and inevitable that food and other debris will begin to accumulate in your extraction sites. This is even more common on the lower extraction sites. We have provided a curved-tip irrigation syringe that you should begin using on DAY 5-7 as instructed by your surgeon, after your surgery to […]

History of Wisdom Teeth

Most people need their wisdom teeth removed, so why do we have them in the first place? Here’s a quick history lesson of wisdom teeth and the important role they once played! Wisdom teeth were once an extremely valuable asset to our ancestors. When a typical diet consisted of chewy plants and uncooked meat, third […]

Oral Surgery FAQs

You have questions and we have answers! For more information, check out the procedures portion of our website or call/click to make a consultation. Why do I need to get my wisdom teeth out? Wisdom teeth are a third set of molars that under ideal conditions would erupt into the mouth and serve as another […]

Wisdom Teeth Aftercare

Having your impacted wisdom teeth removed is a serious surgical procedure, and post-operative care is extremely important! Read on for instructions on how to care for your sore mouth, and how to minimize unnecessary pain and complications. Immediately Following Surgery: Keep a firm, yet gentle, bite on the gauze packs that have been placed in […]

Wisdom Teeth: Questions Answered

If you or your child are getting your wisdom teeth removed, you must have questions! We are here to make you feel as comfortable as possible. As always, if you have other questions feel free to contact us. We are more than happy to help you understand more on your upcoming procedure. Read on for […]

Wisdom Teeth: Recovery Tips

Wisdom Teeth are the back molars that come in last, usually between the ages of 18-25. These molars are typically removed due to lack of space that can cause shifting of the surrounding teeth. If you are experiencing pain and discomfort, you may need to have your wisdom teeth removed. Below are a few things […]

Do You Need Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?

Getting your wisdom teeth removed seems to be a rite of passage these days. Everyone knows a friend or a family member who has gotten them extracted or even have had them pulled themselves. Aside from enjoying the perks of getting these last set of molars extracted such as getting to miss school or even […]

3 Unexpectedly Wise Ways To Treat Your Wisdom Teeth

Are you planning on having your wisdom teeth removed in the future? Below are three tips and tricks that will help with the healing process: Tea bags Tea bags can be used to help your swollen gums after your wisdom tooth removal. Brew a cup of tea and let cool in the refrigerator. Take the […]

5 Perks of Getting Your Wisdom Teeth Removed

For some reason there is this negative stigma surrounding wisdom teeth removal when in reality there are more perks than you would think. Odds are you will have to get your wisdom teeth removed, so it’s in your best interest to accept the good and the bad of this procedure. So let’s focus on the […]