Wisdom teeth are your last set of adult teeth to grow in. Another name for wisdom teeth is “third
molars,” and they’re in the very back of your mouth.
One research study found that about 53% of the general population has at least one wisdom tooth. But
some people never develop wisdom teeth at all. The age at which wisdom teeth come through (erupt) is
variable, but this generally occurs between late teens and early twenties. If after your early twenties
they do not erupt, it is most likely that they will be completely impacted in your jaws and adopting
different positions within them.
Wisdom teeth have long been identified as a source of problems and continue to be the most impacted
teeth in the human mouth. Impaction of the wisdom teeth results in a risk of wisdom teeth pain ,
infection periodontal disease, dental cavities damage to neighboring teeth, cyst and tumors. Impacted
wisdom teeth lead to pathology in 12% of cases.
For all these reasons, the general population and mainly those patients who enter adolescence should
not ignore the evaluation by a maxillofacial surgeon of their wisdom teeth since the extraction of third
molars, also called wisdom teeth extraction, often It is necessary to avoid major complications such as
those mentioned above.
For all these reasons, the general population and mainly those patients who enter adolescence should
not ignore the evaluation by a maxillofacial surgeon of their wisdom teeth since the extraction of third
molars, also called wisdom teeth extraction, often It is necessary to avoid major complications such as
those mentioned above.
Prestige Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Center and Dr. Guillen are committed to providing our
patients with the highest level of compassionate clinical care within a comfortable and relaxed
environment, while continually striving to pursue professional development and the pursuit of
excellence in our ever-advancing field. The unique and individual needs of each patient are carefully
evaluated to achieve the best possible surgical outcome.
Our practice encompasses a full spectrum of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging
from wisdom tooth extraction, dental implants, and corrective jaw surgery to a wide range of complex
reconstructive services including bone grafting, oral and maxillofacial pathology.
Among many other diagnoses and treatments that are done in a multidisciplinary way with the
general dentist, other specialties in the dental area (Dental Pediatrics, Orthodontics, Periodontics,
Prosthodontics, etc.) and Specialties in the Medical area.
