*Cleaning in the absence of gum disease. Exclusions apply. Cannot be combined with insurance or other offers.
*Cleaning in the absence of gum disease. Exclusions apply. Cannot be combined with insurance or other offers.
Panama City's family-owned dental practice, handling wisdom tooth evaluations and extractions in-house.
Same-week appointments are available. Schedule your consultation today.
★★★★★ 4.9 (193+ Reviews)Quick Summary
That dull ache at the back of your jaw starts off easy to ignore. For most patients, wisdom teeth are the cause. Third molars are among the most frequently extracted teeth because the modern jaw simply does not have enough room to accommodate them, and leaving them unaddressed can lead to crowding, infection, and damage to the teeth beside them.
Our doctors handle wisdom tooth evaluations and extractions in-house, without sending you somewhere unfamiliar, without context, or without follow-up. As part of our general dentistry services, wisdom tooth removal is approached with the same thoroughness and honesty that guides every procedure we perform.
Before any extraction, our team conducts a thorough evaluation, including digital X-rays, to assess the root shape, depth, and proximity to nearby nerves. Patients are fully informed of each step before anything begins.
During the procedure, local anesthesia is administered to numb the area completely. Depending on the case, the tooth may be sectioned into pieces to minimize the amount of bone manipulation required. For patients with dental anxiety, sedation options are available, and our team is happy to discuss them in advance to make the appointment as comfortable as possible.
Following the extraction, patients receive detailed aftercare instructions covering diet, activity, and site care. Dry socket is one of the more common post-extraction complications and is usually preventable by following those instructions closely. If swelling or discomfort worsens after the third day rather than improving, it is worth reaching out, as that pattern can indicate a developing issue that responds quickly to treatment. Patients dealing with sudden, severe pain or visible swelling can also reach out directly for emergency dental care.
Local anesthesia is administered to numb the area completely before your extraction begins, so you stay comfortable throughout.
For patients with dental anxiety, sedation options are available, and our team is happy to discuss them in advance to make your appointment more comfortable.
Not every wisdom tooth comes in the same way, and the type of impaction determines how the removal is performed. According to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, third molars should be evaluated by a dental professional by early adulthood.
An erupted wisdom tooth has broken fully through the gum and is visible in the mouth. While this sounds like a favorable outcome, erupted third molars are positioned so far back that they are difficult to clean properly, making them highly susceptible to decay and gum disease. They can also push against neighboring teeth over time, gradually shifting the bite. Removal is typically more straightforward when a tooth has fully erupted, though care is still required to protect surrounding tissue and bone.
A soft tissue impaction occurs when the tooth has cleared the jawbone but has only partially broken through the gum. This creates a flap of tissue that traps bacteria, leading to recurring inflammation and infection in the area, a condition known as pericoronitis. Managing the surrounding gum tissue carefully during removal is essential to prevent complications and support clean healing.
With a partial bony impaction, the tooth is still partially enclosed in the jawbone, while the upper portion has pushed through. This is one of the most common types and requires careful attention to the bone before the tooth can be freed. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, and recovery is similar to other surgical extractions, with swelling and soreness that typically resolve within a few days.
You do not need to wait until you are in significant pain to address wisdom teeth. In fact, early evaluation is often the better approach. X-rays taken during a routine checkup can reveal the trajectory of developing third molars years before symptoms appear, giving both you and your care team time to plan removal at a convenient time with less risk of infection or discomfort. Younger patients also tend to recover more quickly, as roots are not yet fully formed and the surrounding bone is more flexible.
Signs that an evaluation should not be delayed include:
These symptoms warrant a prompt look. In some cases, pain in the back of the mouth is mistaken for an unrelated issue when wisdom teeth are actually the cause. Payment options, including CareCredit and Cherry Financing, are available to make moving forward with care easier when the time comes.
Our doctors bring thorough, personalized care to every extraction, taking the time to carefully review imaging, walk you through exactly what the removal will involve, and answer your questions honestly before moving forward. Being a family-owned practice means you are not being pushed through a production line. You are getting two highly trained dentists who take the time to get it right.
If you have been putting off addressing your wisdom teeth or have recently noticed discomfort at the back of your jaw, now is a good time to get ahead of it. Reach out to our team through our contact form to schedule a consultation at Marina Pointe Dental.
