Wisdom Teeth Extractions in Albany, Salem & Corvallis OR

By the age of 18, the average adult has 32 teeth. The average mouth is made to hold only 28 teeth. It can be painful when 32 teeth try to fit in a mouth that holds only 28. These four other teeth are your third molars, also known as “wisdom teeth.”

Do I Need To Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed By An Oral Surgeon?

The extraction of wisdom teeth is necessary when the teeth are unable to properly erupt in the mouth. Poorly positioned impacted teeth can cause many problems such as infection, cyst formation, possible crowding or damage to adjacent teeth.

Dr. Howerton, Dr. Hopkin, Dr. Kennedy, Dr. Clark & Dr. Howerton are experts in wisdom tooth removal and are dedicated to providing you with exceptional patient care. In order to ensure maximal comfort during the procedure, we offer a number of anesthesia options which are discussed with you during your initial consultation. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons are unique among the dental specialties with regards to anesthesia training. Drs. Howerton, Hopkin, Kennedy, Clark & Howerton are trained, licensed and highly experienced in providing various types of anesthesia for patients, including general anesthesia and IV sedation.

Need your Wisdom Teeth Removed?
Contact our office today to schedule an appointment!

Albany
Albany Office Phone Number 541-924-9000
Salem
Salem Office Phone Number 503-375-2000
Corvallis
Corvallis Office Phone Number 541-757-1566
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These poorly positioned impacted teeth can cause many problems:

  • When partially erupted, the opening around the teeth allows bacteria to grow and will eventually cause an infection, resulting in swelling, stiffness, pain, and illness.
  • Pressure from the erupting wisdom teeth may move other teeth and disrupt the orthodontic or natural alignment of teeth.
  • The most serious problem occurs when tumors or cysts form around the impacted wisdom teeth, resulting in destruction of the jawbone and healthy teeth.

Removal of the offending impacted teeth usually resolves these problems. Early removal is recommended to avoid such future problems and to decrease the surgical risk involved with the procedure.

Wisdom Teeth Presentation

To provide you with a better understanding of wisdom teeth, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to wisdom teeth are discussed.

Wisdom Teeth Presentation

Oral Examination

With an oral examination and x-rays of the mouth, Drs. Howerton, Hopkin, Kennedy, Clark and Howerton can evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth and predict if there are present or may be future problems. Studies have shown that early evaluation and treatment results in a superior outcome for the patient. Patients are generally first evaluated in the mid-teenage years by their dentist, orthodontist, or by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.

All outpatient surgery is performed under appropriate anesthesia to maximize patient comfort. Drs. Howerton, Hopkin, Kennedy, Clark and Howerton have the training, license, and experience to provide various types of anesthesia for patients to select the best alternative.

Wisdom Teeth Removal

In most cases, the removal of wisdom teeth is performed under local anesthesia, laughing gas (nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia) or general anesthesia. These options, as well as the surgical risks will be discussed with you before the procedure is performed. Once the teeth are removed, the gum is sutured.

Upon discharge, your postoperative kit will include postoperative instructions, a prescription for pain medication, antibiotics, and a follow-up appointment in one week for suture removal. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us.

Our services are provided in an environment of optimum safety that utilizes modern monitoring equipment and staff who are experienced in anesthesia techniques.

Need your Wisdom Teeth Removed? Contact our office today to schedule an appointment!

Albany
Albany Office Phone Number 541-924-9000
Salem
Salem Office Phone Number 503-375-2000
Corvallis
Corvallis Office Phone Number 541-757-1566
Book Online

Patient Reviews for Wisdom Teeth Removal

Peak Implant & Oral Surgery

5 out of 5 stars based on 27 Wisdom Teeth reviews

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The friendly and professional staff made my visit as tolerable as can be expected! Highly recommended office!

- Craig H

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Front line staff Katelyn and Trina were friendly and professional and excellent knowledge of where to look for needed info. In todays'' business world we need more people like this two. like this

- Dago B

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I was in and out of there so fast. The staff from the front door all the way to the operating room, are all phenomenal. The staff and my surgeon were so kind and attentive. I really hope that if I ever need oral surgery expertise again, it will be with these guys!

- Cheyenne H

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I had to get my wisdom teeth removed without general anesthesia. I was very nervous but the dental assistants were so kind and compassionate towards me. Later that evening, Dr Demetri himself called me to check in and see if I had any questions. I don’t think I’ve ever had a doctor call me personally to check in and I really appreciated that.

- Jamie M

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Very friendly staff, made me feel very relaxed and comfortable and made the process fast and easy

- Cassandra H

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Overall, the surgery went well and I haven't had any complications so far. However, the prep for the surgery in the office was kinda overwhelming for me because there were too many things happening at once. There were four different people in the room for prep, one taking my blood pressure, one putting oxygen over my nose, one putting on EKG strips, and one trying to put an IV in my arm, all at the same time. One at a time would have been much more manageable, but all at once was really overwhelming, especially for someone like me with ASD and an anxiety disorder. However, when I mentioned that I was anxious because I couldn't see the person with the IV because of the oxygen tube on my face, they removed it so I could see when they were going to insert it, which helped some. They were all very nice and helpful, but for other patients like me, maybe a slower-paced pre-surgery experience would help decrease feelings of being overwhelmed. Other than that, I had a pretty good experience, and I love the massage chairs in the waiting room.

- Melanie S

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Incredible experience!

- Cheyenne M

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Dr. Clark and his staff explained things completely and answered my questions - made me feel at ease in a time of extreme medical stress/anxiety.

- William D. S

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Dr Kennedy and his assistants are phenomenal! Front desk was professional and Wendy was amazing at making me feel comfortable. This top surgeon is excellent and has great bedside manner. I would reccommend him and his staff to everyone as a first choice. Thank you for the care and service provided!

- Steph S

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Very nice doctors that made me feel totally comfortable and relaxed before my procedure.

- Joshua B

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I had my wisdom teeth removed, the whole process went very well and the staff was very helpful. I would recommend them to a friend. Thanks

- Scott S

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The office was welcoming and warm. They made us feel comfortable and answered all our questions.

- Michael M

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I was so nervous for this surgery. But the staff calmed me. I did not feel a thing, and the surgeon did an amazing job. My surgeons assistant lady was very comforting and nice to me. Thank you.

- Daniel D

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Dr.kennedy and staff did a wonderful job educating me before my wisdom teeth removal. They took time to answer my questions and all were very kind and courteous. I'm very pleased with the surgery as well. I was anxious about it but it was a great experience!

- amanda d

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Everyone was wonderful from the 1st phone call through the whole process!!!! Truly impressed when my son had all 4 of his wisdom teeth extracted on a Friday. On Sunday Dr. Hopkin personally called to see how my son was doing!!!

- Lara L

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Overall I felt that the staff catered to my needs. The doctor made me feel very comfortable and at ease with the operation. I would definitely recommend this place to another friend!

- Glory L

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With the welcoming atmosphere and doctors that knew what they were doing. I'd recommend this to my friends as well as come back myself if I ever needed something done again.

- Connor B

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I was pretty nervous but they really make everything as simple as possible

- Aleya G

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I had my wisdom teeth removed by Dr. Hopkin. Dr. Hopkin was nice and he answered all my questions so that when i went in to get my wisdom teeth removed i knew what to expect. I would definitely recommend going here ! The staff here are very nice

- Olivia F

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Overall the experience was good. I appreciated the gel packs and cover for icing/heating surgical area. That helped a lot! The procedure only took an hour and seemed to go smoothly. The staff were nice.

- April G

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I had a great experience! The staff was funny and made it less scary going in and coming out of surgery! I didn't have any problems following the surgery, so the doctors did a good job!

- Brianna H

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I was very nervous coming in to have my wisdom teeth removed, but the whole team was very comforting, and reassured me that the whole process was going to be quick and easy. It was! During the first appointment, they were very informative and helped my family, as well as me, understand what was going to happen during the day of surgery. We agreed to use general anesthesia to increase comfort throughout the procedure. On the day of surgery, it was very quick. The staff took very good care of me. After being set up for the procedure, the only thing I remember was waking up getting put into my car. After arriving home, I had mild pain from the surgery, but it was hardly noticeable after taking even over the counter pain relievers. Overall, great service.

- An N

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I just got my wisdom teeth removed this morning. I was pretty nervous, but the receptionist and the dental assistant were both friendly and comforting. I also have some anxiety related to IV's due to a bad experience when I was younger, but they talked me through it, and the IV was quick and almost completely pain-free. Dr. Hopkin definitely knew what he was doing. I was overall really pleased with how efficient and effortless the experience was and my mouth is already starting to heal just a few hours later. I was also told in advance exactly how much my insurance would cover and I paid ahead of time, which gave the whole thing complete transparency. Thanks so much guys for making this experience as pleasant and easy as possible.

- Morgan T

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I had a wisdom tooth extracted and a root beside it removed at the same time which was left from a molar that was pulled many years previously. Everything went very well - Dr. Kennedy is a Pro - gave me a local and had the procedure done in no time. His assistant, Cindy, was also very proficient - she covered all areas of what to expect before and after, and exactly what to do when you get home; plus she has a knack for calming your nerves! THANK YOU

- Sondra S

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Everyone was super nice & accommodating. I really, really like that they give warm blankets. The ice packs they give you is amazing, so I could still use my hands for other things w/o having to hold onto an ice pack. The discharge instructions were very clear & detailed making it easy to follow. Staff were so nice & took time to answer all answers. It was a nice surprise that the doctor actually called himself from home to check on our well being & left his personal number for us to call for questions. It was great they were able to schedule an apt with my brother at the same time so I could watch him suffer along with me.

- Kiersten L

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Excellent care, wonderful staff

- Beth B

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Have to say even tho my visit involved surgery ! It was a great experience. The staff was amazing. Dr. Howerton was professional but super friendly. I will differently come back if I need my other wisdom tooth extracted.

- Sesilia S

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