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 Exactly is a Pediatric Maxillofacial Surgeon?
In the world of dental specialists, pediatric maxillofacial surgeons deal with some of the most specific, intricate and difficult orofacial issues. Like an oral surgeon is a dental specialist, and a maxillofacial surgeon is an oral surgery specialist, a pediatric maxillofacial surgeon is a maxillofacial surgery specialist. According to ACOMS (American College of Oral and […]
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 […]
