When wisdom teeth grow the wrong way or fail to erupt, they’re considered impacted. Many people in Chattanooga, TN experience pressure or soreness but don’t realize what’s happening beneath the surface. At Implants & Oral Surgery of Chattanooga, we help patients understand how impacted wisdom teeth need to be extracted, even without painful symptoms. Left…
Wisdom teeth extraction is a surgical procedure to remove one or all four of your wisdom teeth, also known as your third molars. They are located in the back corners of your mouth, both top and bottom. If you have impacted wisdom teeth, it will be very painful and is a cause for extraction. An…
If you have recently had wisdom tooth extraction, you may be experiencing a sore throat. Are you wondering what to do if you have a sore throat after wisdom tooth surgery? We will answer this more in-depth below. What to Do If You Have a Sore Throat After Wisdom Tooth Surgery It makes sense if…
If you have an appointment to have your wisdom teeth removed and are feeling under the weather, you may wonder, “is it safe to get wisdom teeth surgery if you’re sick?” We’ll look closer at this question below. Is it Safe to Get Wisdom Teeth Surgery if You’re Sick? The flu and cold season are…
Not all jaw issues can be fixed with braces or dental work alone. Sometimes, the structure of the jaw causes problems that affect eating, breathing, and confidence. So, when do you need jaw surgery? The answer will always have to take two things into account: how severe the structural or functional issue is, and how…
If you’re in your 30s or 40s and still have your wisdom teeth, you may be wondering whether it’s too late to consider removing them. The truth is, wisdom teeth removal for adults is more common than you might think – and in many cases, it’s the right move for long-term oral health. While it’s…
A lot of people worry about dry socket after having their wisdom teeth removed. It’s one of the first questions we get from patients here in Chattanooga, TN. At Implants & Oral Surgery of Chattanooga, we believe the best way to ease that concern is by clearing up the confusion. Dry socket is uncommon, preventable,…
Most people think of oral surgery as a fix for teeth. Extractions, implants, or wisdom tooth problems come to mind first. And while that’s part of what we do at Implants & Oral Surgery of Chattanooga, it’s not the whole story. Many patients in Chattanooga, TN are surprised to learn how deeply oral surgery connects…
Many people think of sinus pressure as a seasonal issue. Or, they might think it’s linked to a cold. But in some cases, the problem may start much deeper – in the back of your mouth. At Implants & Oral Surgery of Chattanooga, we regularly see patients from Chattanooga, TN with unexplained sinus pressure that…