Wisdom Teeth Extractions Fort Wayne, IN

For many patients, wisdom tooth removal is an inevitable part of getting older. The “third molars” generally begin to erupt between the ages of 17 and 25. When they do not have adequate space to erupt, wisdom teeth may become impacted. This impaction can cause severe pain in the mouth and jaw, and many times, extracting these teeth is the most common treatment option. Drs. Mulokozi Lugakingira is a highly specialized oral surgeon and performs wisdom tooth extractions on a regular basis. We strive to make your wisdom teeth extraction as painless as possible through gentle and less invasive modern procedures.

If not removed, impacted wisdom teeth can create serious problems to your oral health. In addition to crowding and damaging adjacent teeth, wisdom teeth that are impacted can cause inflammation of the gums, jaw pain and stiffness, and even the development of cysts and tumors around the wisdom tooth itself. We recommend early removal of wisdom teeth to avoid any of these complications and to ensure you sustain great oral health. Utilizing our Cone Beam CT scanner, we can receive a highly accurate image of your teeth and jaw to ensure high-risk or difficult wisdom teeth are removed as painlessly and carefully as possible.

You may need to have your wisdom teeth extracted if you experience any of the following symptoms:

• Jaw pain or stiffness
• Irritated or bleeding gums
• Swelling around the jaw
• Bad breath (halitosis)
• Pain when chewing