Wisdom Teeth

The wisdom teeth removal process has come a long way, and for many people, healing is smooth sailing. In some cases, however, a painful condition known as dry socket (alveolar osteitis) can occur.  At Oral and Facial Surgery Institute of Houston (OFSIH), Dr. L.T. Johnson, a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, and his expert team work hard to […]

Today, many people have wisdom teeth extraction in their late teens or early 20s, and often, this is related to wisdom teeth woes like pain and swelling. At the Oral and Facial Surgery Institute of Houston, our talented team of oral and facial surgery specialists have seen firsthand how wisdom teeth can cause discomfort and even derail daily life

Have you recently developed jaw pain or a strange taste in your mouth? Do your gums appear swollen and feel tender? If so, you might have impacted wisdom teeth. What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth? Wisdom teeth are the last set of teeth adults develop in the back of their mouths. If they become impacted, that means

Have you recently developed jaw pain or a strange taste in your mouth? Do your gums appear swollen and feel tender? If so, you might have impacted wisdom teeth. What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth? Wisdom teeth are the last set of teeth adults develop in the back of their mouths. If they become impacted, that

Adults can have up to 32 teeth, including four wisdom teeth, or third molars, that erupt in early adulthood. Some people never develop wisdom teeth, and others get them but they do not cause any issues. Many others find that their wisdom teeth are painful or negatively affect the position of their other teeth. This