Posts Tagged ‘ wisdom teeth ’

5 Things to Know BEFORE Your Wisdom Teeth Removal

For young adults, having the wisdom teeth removed is almost a rite of passage. For many patients, wisdom teeth extractions are their first experience with surgery and anesthesia. It may be a very common procedure, but it is “real surgery” and your body will need some time to convalesce afterwards. No matter how tough or […]

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 […]

Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for Wisdom Teeth

There are two camps on the subject of wisdom teeth. One side points to impacted third molars, infections, and painful cysts that form around wisdom teeth, and says “remove them before they cause trouble.” The other side points at the many people who have kept their wisdom teeth without issue and cries “there’s no need […]

Are Your Wisdom Teeth Causing You Problems?

Wisdom teeth are not inherently bad, but they do cause problems for a lot of people. This is why many people choose to have them extracted before they erupt. If you did not have your wisdom teeth removed as a teen or young adult, your third molars may be fine. Either way, you should know […]

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 […]