Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Wisdom tooth extraction guided by symptoms and imaging
We assess position, nearby teeth, nerve anatomy, and inflammation before discussing observation or extraction.
We assess position, nearby teeth, nerve anatomy, and inflammation before discussing observation or extraction.
The answer first
Not every wisdom tooth requires preventive removal. Symptoms, infection, risk to adjacent teeth, and imaging should be reviewed before comparing monitoring with extraction.
Medical information
This is general information and does not replace an individual diagnosis.