Wisdom Teeth- Your Questions Answered

Do all wisdom teeth need to come out? Oral surgeon Dr. H. Ryan Kazemi gives you the honest, nuanced answer, including when removal is truly necessary, when monitoring is appropriate, and what X-rays reveal about your individual situation.

Pain in the back of your jaw? Swollen gums? Bad breath you can't explain? Dr. H. Ryan Kazemi walks through the 6 most common signs that your wisdom teeth are becoming a problem — and explains why early evaluation leads to easier treatment.

Pain in the back of your jaw? Swollen gums? Bad breath you can't explain? Dr. H. Ryan Kazemi walks through the 6 most common signs that your wisdom teeth are becoming a problem — and explains why early evaluation leads to easier treatment.

Exactly what happens when you get your wisdom teeth removed? Dr. H. Ryan Kazemi walks through every step of the procedure — anesthesia, incision, bone removal, tooth sectioning, and closure, so you know what to expect and feel prepared.

Local anesthesia, IV sedation, or general anesthesia — which is right for wisdom tooth removal? Dr. H. Ryan Kazemi explains each option clearly, including what you'll experience, who each is best suited for, and how to choose.