Wisdom Teeth
By the age of 18 the average adult has 32 teeth: 16 teeth on top and 16 teeth on bottom. Each tooth in the mouth has a specific name and function. The teeth in the front of the mouth (incisors, canine, and bicuspid teeth) are ideal for grasping and biting food into smaller pieces. The back teeth (molar teeth) are used to grind food into a consistency suitable for swallowing.
The average mouth is made to hold only 28 teeth. It can be painful when 32 teeth try to fit in a mouth that is meant to hold only 28 teeth. These four other teeth are your third molars, also known as “wisdom teeth”.
Why Should I Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed?
Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt within the mouth. When they align properly and gum tissue is healthy, wisdom teeth do not have to be removed. Unfortunately, this is not what generally happens. The extraction of wisdom teeth is necessary when they are prevented from properly erupting within the mouth. They may grow sideways, only partially emerge from the gum, or can even remain trapped beneath the gum and bone. Impacted teeth can take many positions in the bone as they attempt to find a pathway that will allow them to successfully erupt. An impacted tooth simply means that it is “stuck”.
These poorly positioned impacted teeth can cause many problems. When they are partially erupted, the opening around the teeth allows bacteria to grow and will eventually cause an infection. The result: swelling, stiffness, pain, and illness. The pressure from the erupting wisdom teeth may move other teeth and disrupt the orthodontic or natural alignment of teeth. The most serious problem occurs when tumors or cysts form around the impacted wisdom teeth, resulting in the destruction of the jawbone and healthy teeth. Removal of the impacted teeth usually resolves these problems. Early removal is recommended to avoid complications.
Wisdom Teeth Presentation
To provide you with a better understanding of wisdom teeth, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to wisdom teeth are discussed.
Oral Examination
With an oral examination and x-rays of the mouth, Drs. Kim or Geiger can evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth and predict if there are present or future potential problems. Studies have shown that early evaluation and treatment result in a superior outcome for the patient. Patients are generally first evaluated in the mid-teenage years by their dentist, orthodontist, or by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
All outpatient surgery is performed under appropriate anesthesia to maximize patient comfort. Drs. Kim or Geiger is trained, licensed, and highly experienced in providing various types of anesthesia for patients.
Removal
In most cases, the removal of wisdom teeth is performed under local anesthesia, laughing gas (nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia), or general anesthesia. These options, as well as the surgical risks (i.e., sensory nerve damage, sinus complications), will be discussed with you before the procedure is performed. Once the teeth are removed, the gum is sutured. To help control bleeding bite down on the gauze placed in your mouth. You will rest under our supervision in the office until you are ready to be taken home. Upon discharge your postoperative kit will include postoperative instructions, a prescription for pain medication, antibiotics, and a follow-up appointment in one week for suture removal. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us at Houston Office Phone Number 713-429-4100 and 832-831-8655.
Our services are provided in an environment of optimum safety. We utilize modern monitoring equipment and our staff are experienced in anesthesia techniques.
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The extraction of my wisdom teeth was relatively painless and was done very quickly. Felt very little pain afterwards and healing very well. Would recommend this dental surgeon to anyone looking to have some work done.
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Our experience here was wonderful. The staff was great they explained everything that had to be done. My child was happy even though she was scared they made it comfortable for her. They explained how to take care of the area and how important it was. I was very pleased.
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Wonderful place and if further treatment needed I would gladly come back!!!!!
- Bryan U
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didn't hurt at all
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- Joshua M
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The process of the removal was quick, the healing process was also quick.
- Paris T
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I felt really taken care of and was less worried about the procedure after coming here
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- Laura G
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The doctor was the best to take my wisdom teeth out and all the staff members were all nice and thanks for the service
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Staff and Physician very informative and friendly. Pre and Post Operative instructions explained to satisfaction.
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Even though I was so much in pain it was a still good service, took care of me from start to finish
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The overall experience was incredibly wonderful.
- Jesse H
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The experience was awesome despite the pain I was going through.
- Jessica H
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was very satisfy bout checking on me after surgery
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Dr. Kim and his staff was awesome they did a great job pulling all four of my wisdom teeth. I was in and out quick very easy and pain free.
- Ebony R
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The people here are nice. The man that did the removal did it well do to not feeling much pain after surgery.
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The staff was very helpful throughout entire process. All of my questions were answered swiftly and thoroughly. Everyone was very kind, making the process of a tough procedure much easier. Excellent.
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