15 Weird Facts About Wisdom Teeth
Most of us have them, most of us need them removed, and most of us wonder why we ever had them in the first place. A part of our biology that hasn’t yet caught up with how fast our world changes, wisdom teeth are kind of like the appendix of your mouth. Just as useless, […]
A Simple Guide to Your Wisdom Tooth Recovery Diet
While getting your wisdom teeth taken out isn’t a complicated procedure, it’s still an oral surgery. And any surgery has a recovery period where you’ve got to be careful with the surgical site while it heals. The recovery period for a typical wisdom tooth extraction is usually less than 2 weeks. However, if you don’t […]
The Anatomy of a Wisdom Tooth
We all know the Golden Rule of Wisdom Teeth: get them taken out before they have the chance to cause problems. But what is it about wisdom teeth that makes them problematic? Why are these teeth different? And what’s the urgency on getting an oral surgery to remove your wisdom teeth before you’re even fully […]
What are Impacted Wisdom Teeth? Signs & Symptoms
An impacted wisdom tooth is one that fails to erupt. A wisdom tooth can be partially or fully impacted, and because they fail to fully come in, they pose more risks than normal third molars. While impacted wisdom tooth surgery can be daunting, it’s arguably even more important than surgery to remove non-impacted molars. So […]
9 Signs It’s Time to Remove Your Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth can be a problem. By your late teens to early 20s, most of your other permanent teeth are well established and positioned in your mouth. There just isn’t a lot of room left over for wisdom teeth by the time they develop. Scientists suspect that wisdom teeth are an evolutionary link to a […]
Why Wisdom Teeth Removal is Sometimes Necessary — What to Expect
Wisdom teeth usually develop sometime in your late teens to early-20s. If you are one of the lucky few, your wisdom teeth might not come in at all. But if you aren’t, chances are your dentist will recommend having your wisdom teeth removed by a wisdom teeth removal doctor. Wisdom tooth removal is a highly […]
How to Sleep Like a Baby & Recover with Ease after Losing Your Wisdom Teeth
We’re not going to lie to you: Getting your wisdom teeth out is no picnic. The oral surgery itself might be painless, but the recovery? Not so much. You’re going to be knocked down and laid out for at least a day or two. But wisdom teeth removal is a great excuse to take a […]
Does Insurance Cover Wisdom Teeth Removal?
As a licensed oral surgeon, Dr. Puckett gets asked many questions about wisdom teeth removal: Does it hurt? How much does wisdom teeth removal cost? Can wisdom teeth be removed during a single visit? But the number one question we get asked is this: Does insurance cover wisdom teeth removal? The short answer is this […]
No, you’re Not Too Old for Wisdom Teeth Removal — Here’s Why
It’s true most people have their wisdom teeth removed in their early to mid-20s — it’s just easier that way. But what if you still have your wisdom teeth? Is it too late to have them extracted? Absolutely not! The truth is you’re never too old to have your wisdom teeth removed. While we recommend […]
Will Wisdom Teeth Extraction Change My Face Shape?
You may have heard that having your wisdom teeth out can change the shape of your face or jawline. It’s a bit of an old wives’ tale, really. When we take your wisdom teeth out, they’re already mostly under the gum line anyway. And no soft tissues like muscles or fat are removed with the […]
Where Do I Get My Wisdom Teeth Pulled?
So your dentist says you should get your wisdom teeth pulled. Who you gonna call? Most people go to an oral surgeon for wisdom tooth extraction, not a dentist. Wisdom teeth removal doctors like Dr. Puckett are specially trained to perform this type of procedure, and by law, have extra training to administer the various […]
How Our Patients Save Money On Wisdom Teeth Removal Procedures
Throughout the centuries, wisdom teeth have not changed. What has changed, however, is how dental professionals approach the cost of wisdom teeth removal. At Wilmington Oral Surgery, we aim to provide excellent surgical services at fair and honest prices. Compared to other offices, Wilmington Oral Surgery’s cost for removing wisdom teeth will save patients $600 […]
