Wisdom Teeth

The removal of impacted wisdom teeth is the most common surgical procedure we perform and it is usually done in the office under IV sedation. Although impacted molars may not seem to be a serious condition, impacted and partially impacted teeth can lead to serious and painful problems if not treated in a timely manner. They may also crowd or damage adjacent teeth or roots. More serious problems may occur if a cyst forms around the roots of the impacted tooth.

As the cyst grows it may hollow out the jaw and permanently damage adjacent teeth, the surrounding bone and nerves. Rarely, if a cyst is not treated, a tumor may develop from its walls and a more serious surgical procedure may be required to remove it. It isn't wise to wait until your wisdom teeth start to bother you. In general, earlier removal of wisdom teeth results in a less complicated healing process.