We have five offices conveniently located in Central Michigan to serve our patients. Our oral surgeons safely and comfortably remove wisdom teeth at all of our locations.

Wisdom teeth, also called third molars, are the last teeth to develop. They usually make an appearance around the age of 17 or during the early twenties. These teeth are large and there often isn’t room for them in the mouth, which is why many dental professionals recommend having them removed.

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are specially trained to perform surgery on the face and mouth. This includes the common procedure of wisdom teeth removal. When you attend regular appointments with your dentist, he or she will take X-rays to track the development of wisdom teeth. Once it’s time to have them taken out, your dentist will refer you to an oral surgeon.

Wisdom Teeth Consultation Appointment

When you visit Greater Michigan Oral Surgeons & Dental Implant Center in Bay City, MI, your surgeon will thoroughly examine your mouth and X-rays to determine the position and development stage of your wisdom teeth. If your surgeon determines that your wisdom teeth pose a risk to your overall oral health, an individual treatment plan will be developed for wisdom teeth removal.

Easy, Virtual Consultations

Greater Michigan Oral Surgeons & Dental Implant Center is pleased to offer after-hours online video consultations for patients seeking wisdom teeth removal.

An online video consultation is a virtual appointment that takes place in a HIPAA-compliant video conference setting. It is a safe and convenient way to meet your doctor and care team while you receive important information about your treatment plan, financial details, pre- and post-operative instructions, and more. As an added bonus, an online video consultation allows you to have an appointment at the time and place that is convenient for you. An online video consultation is very similar to an in-person consultation, so you will also have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

While we make every effort to ensure we exceed our patients’ expectations, eligibility is at the discretion of the practice to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes. In general, patients seeking an online video consultation should

• Be between the ages of 14 and 30 years of age
• Be in good health
• Have recent panorex X-rays
• Have a reliable, high-speed internet connection

If you are interested in an online video consultation for wisdom teeth removal, please call our office and ask the front desk.

Treatment for Impacted Wisdom Teeth

An impacted tooth is one that becomes trapped beneath the gum line and cannot erupt into the dental arch. Wisdom teeth and canine teeth can both become impacted. Because canine teeth are crucial for biting, they are treated with an expose and bond procedure. Meanwhile, wisdom teeth are not necessary for oral function and are removed.

An impacted wisdom tooth can be difficult to clean, causing infection, tumors, and cysts. These teeth grow at an angle toward your other healthy teeth, posing a risk to their alignment, roots, and nearby nerves. Wisdom teeth need to be removed in order to prevent these oral health complications from having the chance to appear.

Wisdom Teeth Extraction Procedure

We will discuss your options for anesthesia and details of your treatment during your first visit. Most patients undergo IV sedation, which puts you into a comfortable, sleep-like state. You must have an adult present in the office during the procedure to take you home and stay with you for 24 hours.

During the procedure, your oral surgeon will remove any exposed wisdom teeth with forceps. Impacted teeth may need to be broken into smaller pieces, then removed. Incisions will be stitched closed and you will rest in the recovery area until the anesthesia wears off.

It’s important to follow your post-operative instructions closely throughout the healing process. Avoid using straws for a week to prevent dry socket and stick to soft foods for the first few days. Pain and swelling can be managed with ice packs or over-the-counter medications.

Have Wisdom Teeth Removed in Bay City, MI

Greater Michigan Oral Surgeons & Dental Implant Center has five offices conveniently located in Flint, Saginaw, Bay City, Owosso, and Oxford, Michigan. If you think it’s time to have your wisdom teeth removed or would like an evaluation, please contact our Bay City office today.