The removal of wisdom teeth can eliminate these problems. This can cause problems such as damage to neighboring teeth, difficulty with hygiene, infection, and pain. However, many times the jaws are simply not large enough to accommodate the wisdom teeth. These molars usually erupt in the late teens or early 20s. Wisdom teeth (third molars) can be the most troublesome teeth in the mouth. Whatever the reason, our doctors are very well trained in such procedures, with an advanced knowledge to manage any associated medical conditions you may have and/or anxiety associated with the procedure.
Teeth may require extraction for a variety of reasons ranging from alleviation of pain from tooth decay, and abscess or periodontal disease to non-salvageable teeth that need extraction in preparation for placement of implants, dentures or a bridge.
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The Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery offers a full scope of surgical techniques for a variety of problems of the face and mouth. Many of our faculty surgeons have particular expertise in select sub-specialties, including temporomandibular disorder, nerve repair, orthognathic surgery, and cleft lip and palate repair.