Wisdom Teeth Removal
When wisdom teeth erupt, they have a tendency to push on the other teeth, causing shifting of the other teeth within your mouth. Any orthodontic or natural alignment of teeth could potentially be disrupted by the emergence of your wisdom teeth. Most dental professionals and oral specialists recommend that patients get their wisdom teeth removed as soon as possible to decrease their surgical risk and avoid future oral health problems.
Who Should Remove My Wisdom Teeth? The most qualified and experienced individual to perform your wisdom teeth removal procedure is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Based on their specialized training and education, oral and maxillofacial surgeons are experts in treating irregularities of the teeth, jaw, mouth, and face. Oral surgeons receive their training in order to properly treat oral diseases and various facial injuries. Before performing any oral procedures, oral surgeons have to complete specific training, including a residency program, four to seven years of intensive surgical training in a clinical setting, and advanced programs in medical school to incorporate additional training. Oral surgeons also receive thorough training to administer anesthesia. Anesthesia training includes in-office procedures that require intravenous (IV) sedation or general anesthesia. Dentists work closely with the oral and maxillofacial surgeon to ensure the patient experiences the best possible results. Your dentist is responsible for referring patients to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who can use their specialized training when deciding how to proceed with the patient’s condition. General dentists are trained to identify a variety of oral conditions but do not complete the same kind of specialized training as oral surgeons.