Wisdom Teeth
By the age of 18, the average adult has 32 teeth; 16 teeth on the top and 16 teeth on the bottom. Each tooth in the mouth has a specific name and function. The teeth in the front of the mouth (incisors, canine, and bicuspid teeth) are ideal for grasping and biting food into smaller pieces. The back teeth (molar teeth) are used to grind food up into a consistency suitable for swallowing.
The average mouth is made to hold only 28 teeth. It can be painful when 32 teeth try to fit in a mouth that holds only 28 teeth. These four other teeth are your third molars, also known as “wisdom teeth.”
Why Should I Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed?
Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt within the mouth. When they align properly and gum tissue is healthy, wisdom teeth do not have to be removed. Unfortunately, this does not generally happen. The extraction of wisdom teeth is necessary when they are prevented from properly erupting within the mouth. They may grow sideways, partially emerge from the gum, and even remain trapped beneath the gum and bone. Impacted teeth can take many positions in the bone as they attempt to find a pathway that will allow them to successfully erupt.
These poorly positioned impacted teeth can cause many problems. When they are partially erupted, the opening around the teeth allows bacteria to grow and will eventually cause an infection. The result: swelling, stiffness, pain, and illness. The pressure from the erupting wisdom teeth may move other teeth and disrupt the orthodontic or natural alignment of teeth. The most serious problem occurs when tumors or cysts form around the impacted wisdom teeth, resulting in the destruction of the jawbone and healthy teeth. Removal of the offending impacted teeth usually resolves these problems. Early removal is recommended to avoid such future problems and to decrease the surgical risk involved with the procedure.
Are Your Wisdom Teeth Causing You Pain?
Don’t suffer any longer! Dr. Olawoye can gently extract wisdom teeth to prevent future complications.
Wisdom Teeth Presentation
To provide you with a better understanding of wisdom teeth, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to wisdom teeth are discussed.
Oral Examination
With an oral examination and x-rays of the mouth, Dr. Olawoye can evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth and predict if there are present or may be future problems. Studies have shown that early evaluation and treatment result in a superior outcome for the patient. Patients are generally first evaluated in the mid-teenage years by their dentist, orthodontist or by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
All outpatient surgery is performed under appropriate anesthesia to maximize patient comfort. Dr. Olawoye has the training, license and experience to provide various types of anesthesia for patients to select the best alternative.
Removal
In most cases, the removal of wisdom teeth is performed under local anesthesia, laughing gas (nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia) or general anesthesia. These options, as well as the surgical risks (i.e., sensory nerve damage, sinus complications), will be discussed with you before the procedure is performed. Once the teeth are removed, the gum is sutured. To help control bleeding, bite down on the gauze placed in your mouth. You will rest under our supervision in the office until you are ready to be taken home. Upon discharge, your postoperative kit will include postoperative instructions, a prescription for pain medication, antibiotics, and a follow-up appointment in one week for suture removal. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us at Hunterdon Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Specialists Phone Number 908-751-7117.
Our services are provided in an environment of optimum safety that utilizes modern monitoring equipment and staff who are experienced in anesthesia techniques.
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Nicole was very nice and supportive while the procedure was being done. She made me comfortable and kept me informed as my tooth was removed. Everything went very smoothly and almost pain free.
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Dr. O really made my son feel at ease before the procedure. Helga, a medical assistant at the office kindly prepared my nervous son and Sharon, a nurse here guided us through recovery and home care. We highly recommend Hunterdon Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
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My whole experience with Dr. Olawoye and his staff was terrific. I went in for a consultation and after speaking to Dr. Olawoye and his assistant Sharon (who I couldn't have gotten through without her by my side!), I was able to proceed to have an extraction that day....which for me was a big deal! I was so nervous, but Dr. Olawoye made sure I was ok throughout the whole procedure. What I really appreciated was that they both listened to my concerns and understood my fear and made it their priority to make sure I got through everything without a lot of pain...and I did. Even the healing process went extremely well. As for the office staff....I couldn't have done it without you....my daughter thanks you too! 🙂 Overall, what I thought was going to be an awful experience turned out to be very tolerable thanks to Dr. "O" and his amazing staff. To Sharon - a special THANK YOU for lending me a hand...:)
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