Impacted Wisdom Teeth
What is an impacted tooth?
Although most people develop and grow 32 permanent adult teeth, many times their jaws are too small to accommodate the four wisdom teeth. When inadequate space prevents the teeth from erupting they are called impacted wisdom teeth. This indicates their inability to erupt into the proper position for chewing and cleaning.
Types Of Impactions
We will need to see you for a consultation to determine if you will benefit from wisdom tooth removal. A special x-ray of your mouth and jaws (panorex) will be taken to determine if your wisdom teeth are impacted, if there is room for them to erupt, and how difficult it will be to have them removed.
- Soft Tissue Impaction: There is not enough room to allow the gum tissue to retract for adequate cleaning of the tooth.
- Partial Bony Impaction: There is enough space to allow the wisdom tooth to partially erupt. However, the tooth cannot function properly in the chewing process, and creates cleaning problems, among others.
- Complete Bony Impaction: There is NO space for the tooth to erupt. It remains embedded in the jaw bone or if even partially visible requires complex surgical techniques for removal.The impacted wisdom tooth may also be in an unusual position and difficult to remove. This situation can also arise when the shape or size of the jaw bone and other facial structures make removal of this tooth significantly more complex.
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The relationship began with my 18 year old daughter needing all 4 of her wisdom teeth removed. The entire staff a Western Reserve OMS were amazing. Everyone worked together from our first telephone contact to schedule an appointment through the final procedure and follow up with an attitude of wanting to serve. They acknowledged us immediately with friendliness and professionalism, from filling out forms, gathering insurance information assisting us in filling out my claim correctly. Dr. Frazee was so kind in putting us at ease concerning the reason for our visit and removed any fears we had about the recommended procedures. We felt very comfortable with his diagnosis, treatment and follow up plan. We appreciated very much everyone we came in contact with during our time there. I will be having all my family members cared for by WR-OMS for all or oral surgery needs as well as making recommendations to our friends to do the same.
- Valerie W
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Great staff and office setting.
- Cheryl O
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They did everything they could to make me comfortable from payment to procedure. Thank you.
- Colleen H
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Everyone here is awesome
- Danielle D
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Made the whole process as smooth as possible.
- Elliot G
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The doctor and staff at Western Reserve OMS are fantastic! We were aware of everything that would happen the day of the procedure and after. Dr. Frazee did a great job with Cupar and he felt very comfortable. The whole procedure was relatively stress free because Dr. Frazee and staff made it that way! We received a follow up call the day of the procedure and a couple days after to make sure Cupar was still doing well. We are so happy we chose Dr. Frazee!
- Beth P
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I was afraid for the procedure but after a consultation, everything was explained thouroughly and Dr. Frazee put my mind at ease. Everything went smoothly, just as Dr. Frazee had said, and I was able to have a quick and easy recovery.
- Krista R
