Wisdom Teeth Extractions - Manhattan, NY

Advanced Skill and Expertise for Your Family’s Oral Health

Wisdom Teeth Extractions Are Common Procedures for Many Patients

Located in the back corners of the mouth, the wisdom teeth (third molars) are the last to erupt, and typically cause the most trouble for patients. Often, there is an inadequate amount of space in the mouth for wisdom teeth to fully erupt. Wisdom teeth extractions frequently are needed to relieve painful symptoms or prevent future oral problems from occurring. Leaving malpositioned or impacted wisdom teeth in the mouth may cause damage to nearby teeth, bone loss and a host of other oral concerns. The experts at Leading Edge Oral Surgery offer the safe, efficient, skilled care your family needs for routine or complex wisdom teeth extractions. Our board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons are dental anesthesia certified, and ensure your total comfort during wisdom teeth extractions through relaxing IV sedation and general anesthesia services. As a leading Manhattan surgical group, we are the practice many referring doctors and patients alike turn to for excellence in wisdom teeth extractions and advanced care.

What Signs and Symptoms Indicate Problematic Wisdom Teeth?

Our surgeons recommend a clinical and radiographic examination of wisdom teeth in the early teen years, to evaluate positioning and determine if wisdom teeth extractions may be necessary. A number of signs and symptoms may indicate the need for wisdom teeth extractions. These include:

Gum tenderness
Tooth or jaw pain
Facial or gum swelling
Redness or inflammation
Difficulty in opening
Crowding of teeth
Cysts or tumors
Tooth impaction (full or partial)

When Should Wisdom Teeth Extractions Take Place?

With wisdom teeth extractions, timing is key to reducing surgical and oral health complications. Wisdom teeth typically begin the eruption process between the ages of 17 and 25. Patients undergoing wisdom teeth extractions during this time in their lives tend to recover more quickly and enjoy faster healing. We advise that patients receive clinical and radiographic evaluation for wisdom teeth extractions in the mid-teen years. Signs and symptoms wisdom teeth extractions may be necessary include:

Pain, discomfort or swelling
Gum disease or tooth decay
Tilted tooth positioning
Tooth abscesses, cysts or tumors
Damage to adjacent teeth
TMJ problems
Bone loss
Nerve damage
Systemic illness

Tooth Extraction Process

Why Visit an Oral Surgeon for Wisdom Teeth Extractions?

Oral surgeons are highly trained in wisdom teeth extractions, and experts in performing complex surgical procedures. At Leading Edge Oral Surgery, our board oral and maxillofacial surgeons are dedicated to providing the highest standard of extraction care for patients of all ages. From our modern, well-appointed practice facilities, we offer IV sedation and other relaxing dental anesthesia options to provide comfortable, stress-free wisdom teeth extractions for you and your family.