When it comes to recovering from an oral surgical procedure, be sure to listen to all advice your oral surgeon has provided. Oral surgery can be scary. However, there are many things you can do to help the healing process along in a healthy manner. Our oral surgeon, Dr. Daniel Cannon with Cannon Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Tulsa, Oklahoma,... read more »

Nature initially intended for wisdom teeth to be included in the human complement of adult teeth. In the ancient past, our ancestors may have used these third molars to process tough foods and roots. However, the modern human mouth typically has little room to house these teeth, which can mean many problems and complications. Wisdom teeth characteristically begin to erupt... read more »

Wisdom teeth start to erupt from the gums late in adolescence at some point after your son or daughter’s permanent molars emerge. As this starts to happen they might feel increased pain and pressure in the back of their mouth. This can also cause a persistent dull ache that feels like it’s in the jaw muscles around their temporomandibular joints.... read more »

Third molars, also known as wisdom teeth, are essentially vestigial teeth lingering deep within the gums in the back of the mouth. In late adolescence, they can start to move and attempt to emerge. This can be an uncomfortable or even painful experience. Early symptoms might include a feeling of pressure or pain deep in the gums. This pain should... read more »

Wisdom teeth removal is a common procedure performed on teenagers and young adults. However, you may wonder why you need to have your wisdom teeth removed in the first place, especially if you aren’t currently experiencing any problems with them. Here are the reasons for why wisdom teeth are removed. What Wisdom Teeth Are Wisdom teeth are the last type... read more »