Dos and Don’ts After Wisdom Teeth Extraction Surgery

Removing your wisdom teeth is a major oral surgery, especially if they are partially or fully impacted (trapped in the gums or jawbone). Recovery time from wisdom teeth extraction surgery can vary, but following your oral surgeon’s instructions for healing will make a huge difference in whether or not your healing goes smoothly and without complications. Remember to: Things to avoid: South Jersey Oral Surgeons at Lanzi Burke Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons Provide Dedicated Care At Lanzi Burke Oral &[…] Read More

What Should I Expect After I Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed?

South Jersey Oral Surgeons at Lanzi Burke Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons Perform Wisdom Teeth Extraction Surgery on a Regular Basis.

Wisdom teeth extraction is one of the most common oral surgeries. Wisdom teeth are located at the very back of the mouth and erupt in the late teens or early adulthood, though not all wisdom teeth fully erupt. Generally, most people’s mouths do not have enough room to accommodate wisdom teeth, and they only partially erupt or come in at an angle. When this occurs, the wisdom teeth become impacted, requiring surgical removal to prevent overcrowding, gum disease, tooth decay,[…] Read More

Should I Have All Four Wisdom Teeth Removed at Once?

South Jersey Oral Surgeons at Lanzi Burke Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons Perform Wisdom Teeth Extraction Surgery.

Due to their location, wisdom teeth are more difficult to clean, making them more susceptible to decay and gum disease that can spread throughout the mouth. Their location also tends to cause overcrowding, misalignment, and damage to other teeth, increasing your risk of developing cavities, infections, and gum disease. Wisdom teeth generally cause issues for most people at some point in their lives. Though some patients do not experience problems with wisdom teeth until their 30s, the majority develop issues[…] Read More

What Is Dry Socket?

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Dry socket is a painful oral condition that can arise following a tooth extraction, such as wisdom tooth removal. The condition develops when the blood clot at the extraction site does not develop or is prematurely dissolves or dislodged before the socket is completely healed, exposing the socket to potential contamination. Blood clots provide a protective layer over the underlying nerve endings and bone and serve as a foundation for new bone and soft tissue growth. When blood clots are[…] Read More

What Is an Impacted Wisdom Tooth?

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Wisdom teeth are third molars at the rear of the mouth, the last adult teeth to emerge. The majority of patients have four wisdom teeth, two upper and two lower. Wisdom teeth develop within a socket in the jaw in the same manner as all other teeth, protected by gums and tissue until they grow and break through the surface. In some cases, however, wisdom teeth only partially erupt, or not at all due to overcrowding, and become impacted. Impacted[…] Read More

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