Columbia Oral & Facial Surgery Center


Wisdom Teeth Removal

Oral Examination

Why Should I Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed?

A representation of a pericoronitis infection on a wisdom tooth

Cyst Formation:

The most frequent clinical problem we see is pericoronitis, (a localized gum infection). Without enough room for total eruption, the gum tissue around the wisdom tooth can become irritated and infected, resulting in recurrent pain, swelling, and problems with chewing and/or swallowing.

An example of a cyst formation on a wisdom tooth

Cyst Formation:

An illustration of teeth crowding causes by a wisdom tooth

Possible Crowding:

A visual of a wisdom tooth damaging an adjacent tooth

Damage to Adjacent Teeth:

What If I Don’t Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed As A Teenager Or Young Adult?

What Happens On The Day Wisdom Teeth Are Removed?

smiling teenage son with his mother

The Day of Treatment

WHAT DOES WISDOM TOOTH REMOVAL COST AND IS IT COVERED BY INSURANCE?

What If I Have Questions Before Surgery?

young woman smiling with perfect teeth

The Day of Treatment

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