Wisdom Teeth

Removal of wisdom teeth is one of our most common surgeries. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt in the mouth and when they align properly and gum tissue is healthy, they do not cause any problems. However, when wisdom teeth don’t emerge or fully break through the gum tissue, they become impacted, often causing swelling, pain and infection. Impacted wisdom teeth can also cause permanent damage to adjacent teeth, gums and supporting bone and can lead to the development of cysts and tumors that can destroy part of the jaw. Extraction of wisdom teeth is an outpatient procedure.

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