Oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMSs) can use advanced imaging technology to determine the best course of action for wisdom teeth management. These tools allow an OMS to visualize the wisdom teeth (also called third molars) and surrounding structures in detail to diagnose and plan treatment. For example, these images can help show if teeth are […]
Continue ReadingIt can take several weeks to fully heal after a tooth extraction. To support healing, it is important to follow an OMS-approved plan of what to eat after wisdom tooth surgery. The mouth and gums will be very sensitive post-procedure, and while patients can build up a tolerance to more solid foods as time progresses, sticking […]
Continue ReadingPatients often ask their oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS) if it’s necessary to have all four wisdom teeth extracted even though the teeth might not yet be visible inside the mouth or they have erupted without any known problems. The decision can be difficult. Even if all four wisdom teeth are free of infection and not causing pain – […]
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