Most dentists avoid removing wisdom teeth themselves due to difficulty and the post-op morbidity that can happen, including pain/swelling, TMJ problem due to prolonged opening, and dry sockets. At American Dental Centre, the dentist will be able to give patients full evaluation and removal of wisdom teeth if necessary, while trying to minimize the post-op discomfort.
Oftentimes, we recommend removal if the wisdom tooth is coming in at an odd angle that could potentially trap bacteria and food, causing pain or decay on the adjacent tooth.
