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NextGen OMS provides oral surgery for wisdom teeth removal in McKinney, TX. Dentists often refer clients to us when they have infected or impacted wisdom teeth. Although some dentists also remove wisdom teeth, others may prefer to refer complicated cases to a specialist such as Dr. Eftekhari, a maxillofacial surgeon who has both a dental degree and medical degree and many years of experience with oral surgery.

Our welcoming staff love to meet new patients, even though it isn’t always under the best circumstances for your dental health. We maintain a comfortable facility with state-of-the-art equipment designed with the needs of our clients in mind. You’ll start out with a consultation with our full-scope oral surgeon. After he has had a chance to examine your wisdom teeth, he may also request imagery and other tests that will assist him in preparing for your surgery.

Come prepared to discuss your medical history and any dental problems you have had that could affect your wisdom teeth removal. In order to feel more comfortable, you have to understand the procedure. To that end, we invite questions both during the consultation and leading up to the procedure.

Do Wisdom Teeth Always Have to Come Out?

Many dentists in McKinney, TX, do recommend that you take out your wisdom teeth to prevent any issues that may arise. However, if you have no pain or problems, you may not need wisdom teeth removal.

Here are some circumstances where you may not need to have your wisdom teeth taken out:

• Your wisdom teeth grow in fully.
• They are healthy.
• They don’t cause misalignment or disrupt your bite.
• You can clean them properly.

There are also times when you need to remove your wisdom teeth to protect your dental health. For example, if you experience pain, have repeated infections, develop cysts or tumors, or develop tooth decay or gum disease — you need your wisdom teeth removed.

Wisdom Teeth Removal Near You

When you come to NextGen OMS, you come under the care of an excellent maxillofacial surgeon. Dr. Eftekhari performs many types of surgery involving the face and jaw areas. So, if you have an infected wisdom tooth or one that has failed to break through the gums, you are in good hands. We treat every case uniquely because no two people have the same medical or dental history. That’s why we take the time during our consultation to get to know you and note any facts that could impact your health leading up to, during and after the surgery.

Prior to surgery, you receive general anesthesia or medication to prevent you from feeling pain. Oral surgeons have specialized training in providing anesthesia as well as removing your impacted, injured or infected third molars. Also, we have advanced equipment in our facility to help the process go smoothly.

Are You a Good Candidate for Wisdom Teeth Removal?

If you have good general dental health, and the removal of your wisdom teeth often goes without complications. In any case, impacted wisdom teeth pose a risk to your overall health and need to come out as quickly as possible. It’s much more dangerous to avoid treatment than to get it taken care of. You can return to pain-free living and avoid complications such as infections in your heart or brain.

What Exactly Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?

If your dentist or oral surgeon says you have impacted wisdom teeth, you may wonder what that means. Wisdom teeth are third molars that typically mature in late childhood or early adulthood. When the wisdom teeth do not break through the gum line, they can cause severe infections and pain as they push against the other teeth or nerves in your mouth.

During wisdom teeth removal surgery, the oral surgeon makes an incision in the gums to reach the wisdom tooth. Removing the tooth and any infection can ease your pain and prevent more serious oral health conditions.

Typical symptoms of impacted wisdom teeth include jaw pain, bad breath and difficulty talking or chewing. You may also experience bleeding gums around the sore tooth. Most people first notice a problem when their wisdom teeth begin to hurt. Food can get stuck around your wisdom teeth and irritate the gums. You may also experience deep aching as your wisdom teeth try to erupt above the gum line.

Both the dentist and oral maxillofacial surgeon rely on x-rays and other imagery to determine whether your wisdom teeth are healthy or need to come out. Avoiding problems with your wisdom teeth can cause problems with your other teeth. For example, your wisdom teeth can push the other teeth out of alignment or negatively affect your bite. Many dentists advise removing your wisdom teeth as a precaution since you don’t need these extraneous teeth.

Oral Surgeons Are the Best Option for Wisdom Teeth Removal

If your dentist refers you to an oral surgeon for wisdom teeth removal, it’s because they want you to have the very best care. In certain cases, wisdom teeth can cause severe infection or lay in an odd position that requires special training to safely remove. When you go to an oral surgeon for wisdom tooth extractions, you gain access to a surgeon with many years of experience resolving complex health issues caused by third molars.

If you have more than one wisdom tooth to remove, Dr. Eftekhari may remove them two at a time to make the healing process more comfortable.

At NextGen OMS we specialize in face and jaw surgery, including wisdom teeth removal. Contact us today to set up a consultation and to learn more about our services. We want you to feel comfortable with your oral healthcare options.