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Wisdom Teeth Removal

Are you starting to feel pressure from your wisdom teeth coming in? Let the team at Lone Oak Dental get rid of those pesky unwise teeth! Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt, and most people do not have enough room in their mouth for them, which can lead to several dental problems.

What Are Wisdom Teeth?

Third molars, which are commonly referred to as wisdom teeth, begin developing around age 10. It takes several years for the tooth to form and then erupt through the gums. There is a large variation in age at which these teeth erupt – from 16 to 30. Women often get their wisdom teeth before men, another reason why women are wise!

We recommend that wisdom teeth be removed before they erupt through the gums because they are easier to remove and the healing is often faster and less painful as the root has not fully developed. For most people, this is around ages 15 to 19.

Why Do Wisdom Teeth Hurt?

Erupting wisdom teeth may lead to pressure felt in the jaw or other teeth. The process of erupting teeth can be painful; just think of when babies cry when they are teething. As the wisdom teeth come through the gums, there may be bleeding, red gums, and discomfort.

Since third molars are the furthest teeth back in the mouth, they are difficult to brush, floss, and keep clean. As a result, food and bacteria can become lodged in the area, leading to infection, pus, and swelling. At this point, removing the offending tooth is a dental necessity and should not be postponed.

What Happens When You Remove Wisdom Teeth?

Scheduling a wisdom tooth consultation at our office is a breeze. At this appointment, we will review your medical history and take an orthopantomograph (panoramic) x-ray, which looks at the development, position, and number of wisdom teeth. If Dr. Jordan determines that removing your wisdom teeth would be very complicated, or if your medical history is extensive, he will refer you to a group of local oral surgeons who we have confidence in.

When your wisdom teeth are removed, we will take the extra steps and time to make sure that it is a comfortable experience. Laughing gas is offered to help reduce any anxiety you may have. In the near future, we will be offering sedation that will allow for you to be put to sleep so that you will not remember the procedure.

Before we anesthetize or numb you for the procedure, we place a topical anesthetic, which numbs the soft tissue. We then let the anesthetic work for at least five minutes before starting the procedure to make sure that it has its maximum effect. You should have no pain while the procedure is taking place.

After your wisdom teeth are removed, you will leave our office with ice packs to help reduce swelling and pain. Prescription and over-the-counter pain medications are often recommended. We will give you thorough instructions to help you through the healing process.

Contact Our Office for an Appointment

Getting your third molars removed early on is a great way to prevent possible pain, infection, and dental problems later on. Dr. Jordan and his team have removed countless teeth and have learned techniques to make the process faster and reduce pain.

Don’t let your pain from wisdom teeth continue any longer! Call, email, or stop by our office today!

Thank you for removing wisdom teeth

Dear Dr. Jordan, Thank you for your expertise in removing wisdom teeth. The "care sheet" was especially useful and your follow up call later that night was appreciated. Thank you for your genuine care and concern for your patients.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do my wisdom teeth need to be removed if they do not hurt?

Since wisdom teeth (third molars) are the last teeth to erupt into the mouth, many do not completely come through the gum tissue. In addition, most of the population does not have enough room in their mouth for wisdom teeth. The age at which people get their wisdom teeth ranges from 17 to 25 years old. However, Dr. Jordan has seen erupted wisdom teeth in a 15 year old!

If the wisdom teeth never erupt through the gum tissue, they can potentially develop into a cyst or other harmful conditions such as an ameloblastoma, which is a tumor requiring radical treatment. Some impacted wisdom teeth may become infected or cause damage to the adjacent 12-year molar. Wisdom teeth that partially erupt through the gums and stay that way are extremely prone to infection and cavities and often cause gum disease on the adjacent teeth.

The third molars that do erupt into the mouth are difficult to brush and floss since they are the farthest teeth back in the mouth. As a result, cavities can develop rapidly, resulting in a toothache or infection. Infections near lower wisdom teeth can quickly become life threatening.

Removing wisdom teeth is usually done between the ages of 15 to 20 when the roots are not completely formed. Taking these teeth out at this age usually results in less pain, better healing, a faster recovery, and can prevent cavities and gum disease on the adjacent 12-year molars.

Meet Our Doctor:

Dr. Bradley Jordan
Dentist and Owner

I grew up in Stillwater, Minnesota. My dental degree is from the University of Minnesota, where I graduated third in my class. After dental school, I had the privilege of completing an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency in San Antonio, Texas. This intense program gave me the training needed to confidently complete difficult procedures such as implants, cosmetics, full mouth reconstructions, and sedation dentistry. One of the greatest aspects of this program was that we treated U.S. Veterans and it allowed me to give back to those ...