Wisdom teeth are the last of our permanent teeth to erupt. Because most of our jaws are narrow or small, wisdom teeth often become impacted. When this happens, a plethora of problems can occur to your oral health. Here at DFW Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, we offer wisdom tooth removal as a way to avoid… Read more »
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Pain from an Impacted Wisdom Tooth Might Need Treatment by Oral Surgery
The average person has four wisdom teeth in the back of their mouth. These are evolutionary holdovers from the ancient past when our ancestors had a slightly different jaw structure and survived on a primitive diet. At first, they hide deep in the gums, but in mid-to-late adolescence, the wisdom teeth attempt to emerge. This… Read more »