A common question we hear is, “Will removing my wisdom teeth be a painful process”.  This question has two main parts to it, first is will the actual surgery hurt and the second part is will the aftermath in your recovery be painful.  Lets address each of these questions in two steps. Does Wisdom Teeth ... Read more

Are Your Wisdom Teeth Coming In? Are you wondering if your wisdom teeth are coming in because you may be feeling some pain or some pressure in the back of your jaws?  If so, you’re not alone. We will answer some of the most common signs of wisdom teeth coming in and what to do ... Read more

Foods To Eat After Wisdom Teeth Removal Have you wondered “what can i eat after wisdom teeth removal?” Do you need a list of soft foods to eat after wisdom teeth removal? well that question comes up quite a bit.  Let's start off with what to do immediately after your wisdom teeth removal.     Immediately ... Read more

How Much Is Wisdom Teeth Removal? Have you wondered “how much does it cost to remove wisdom teeth?”  Well it really consists of many different factors that I will go over in this article.  The most important factors are whether you have insurance or not, is your dental surgeon in network or out of network ... Read more

Wisdom Teeth Removal Nerve Damage So, a patient came into my office with severe wisdom teeth pain and wanted them out.  However he told me he had seen several other dentists, who all had told him that if was to get his wisdom teeth out, he wouldn’t be able to feel his face anymore and ... Read more

Why Remove Wisdom Teeth? During wisdom teeth removal consultations, parents of teenagers often ask “Does my child really need their wisdom teeth removed?” My answer is an empathic “Yes”. There are several reasons that I recommend wisdom teeth removal during teenage years. Preserve any investment in orthodontic treatment The first thing I consider is that ... Read more

Paresthesia Nerve Damage From Wisdom Teeth Have you been told by a surgical specialist that you are at risk for potential nerve damage, commonly referred to as paresthesia, as a result of your wisdom teeth removal procedure? Or have you done some research and heard that paresthesia is a potential wisdom teeth removal complication? While ... Read more

Dry Socket Wisdom Teeth Removal ​A common question that patients ask regarding the recovery from wisdom teeth removal is “what is dry socket and how can I avoid it?”. Most people have heard of dry sockets because they have friends or family members who have suffered from it. Some patients have heard horror stories about ... Read more

Wisdom Teeth Complications If you’re ready to have your wisdom teeth removed, I highly recommend learning about the potential risks and complications with the procedure. So, first and foremost, I am not discussing this because I am trying to scare anyone, but because it is important to be well informed heading into this procedure. These ... Read more

Wisdom Teeth Anesthesia IV Versus Oral Sedation A commonly asked question by many of our patients regarding the wisdom teeth removal procedure is whether or not they will be sedated for their procedure. During the procedure, we have to numb the patient a number of times to ensure that they will not feel any pain. ... Read more