Wisdom Teeth Removal
in Georgetown, TX

The wisdom teeth are often problematic molars that need to be removed when they appear in the late teens or early twenties. At Westinghouse Dental Georgetown, we offer gentle wisdom teeth removal for our patients that have issues with these final molars. We offer sedation options to make this procedure as comfortable as possible, including IV sedation.

Wisdom teeth are the four rear molars that come in at the end of your oral growth cycle. The problem with these molars is there is often not enough room for them in the mouth to fit comfortably. Due to this issue, the wisdom teeth may grow in crooked; some teeth point toward the front of the gum or toward other teeth instead of emerging through the top of the gum. This is referred to as an impacted wisdom tooth and removal is usually the best restorative dentistry option. If a wisdom tooth becomes impacted or grows incorrectly, it can cause many oral health issues. It can cause misalignment of the existing teeth or bite, requiring orthodontic care to fix. They can also become infected or put pressure on the sinuses. Due to these complications, if there are any signs your wisdom teeth may cause problems, we will suggest removal.