Posts Tagged ‘ wisdom teeth removal ’

4 Tips for a Smooth Recovery After Wisdom Teeth Removal

Did you know that “wisdom teeth” get their name from the time period in which they usually appear in the mouth? Many patients start seeing wisdom teeth break through the gumline in their late teens or early 20s – or the age of “wisdom!” For many reasons, your dentist or oral surgeon may have recommended […]

Should Everyone Have Their Wisdom Teeth Extracted?

Are you concerned about your or your child’s wisdom teeth? At Texas Oral Surgery Specialists, we get a lot of inquiries about wisdom teeth, and some of the most common questions are, “Should everyone have their wisdom teeth removed?” and “What is the best age for extraction?” Wisdom teeth are a tricky subject, and each […]

What to Expect: The First Days After Wisdom Teeth Removal

All surgeries involve some post-surgical discomfort, and wisdom teeth extractions are no different. You can read our full set of written post-operative instructions here, but it’s hard to explain what it feels like until you actually go through the process. The important thing to remember is that your body will heal slowly and incrementally in […]

Preparing Your Teen for Wisdom Teeth Removal

Will your teenager soon need have his or her wisdom teeth extracted? Visit Texas Oral Surgery Specialists for Southlake and Grapevine wisdom teeth removal. Most dentists and oral surgeons recommend wisdom teeth removal happen at the point when the third molars have developed roots but have not yet erupted through the gums. At this stage […]

Wisdom Teeth FAQs Answered By an Oral Surgeon

Wisdom teeth are the third molars located in the very back of your mouth that are the last four teeth to erupt through the gums. You have two on the bottom row and two in the top row. Wisdom teeth typically start erupting in your late teens or early twenties. Some patients experience complications with […]

FAQs About Wisdom Teeth Removal

The third molars, more commonly known as the wisdom teeth because they erupt at the “age of wisdom,” are the largest teeth in the mouth. In fact, they are so large that many patients do not have enough room in their jaws for these teeth to erupt normally and they become impacted. When this occurs, […]