Oral surgery isn’t limited to just wisdom teeth removal. In fact, the wide variety of procedures performed by oral surgeons will likely surprise you. They’re highly-trained individuals with an array of skills that’s on par with most general surgeons. A lot of people aren’t educated about oral surgery, or what it entails. To help alleviate that, we want to get... read more »

A number of your friends probably have had wisdom teeth removed. Many of your other friends haven't. So what's the deal with wisdom teeth: do they need to be pulled or don’t they? Here's a little bit of data we've amassed to help you choose whether having wisdom teeth taken out sounds right for you. If you have any extra... read more »

What are wisdom teeth? The wisdom teeth, which are also called the third molars, are the last teeth to erupt in the mouth. The average adult has four wisdom teeth that begin to grow in between age 17 and 21. Why are wisdom teeth extracted? As wisdom teeth are the last teeth to grow in, many people simply do not... read more »

Wisdom teeth can cause many oral health problems to your beautiful smile. That is why most people have them removed. Here at JF Lopez, DDS, MD, RPh, PA in Houston, Texas, our practice specializes in oral surgery like removing your wisdom teeth, so you can keep your smile healthy and in good alignment throughout your life.   Wisdom teeth are... read more »

Believe it or not, the last of your teeth actually come in some time between the ages of 17 and 22. They are commonly referred to as wisdom teeth, since they erupt when a is person older, and presumably wiser. They are often removed because they are vulnerable to decay, disease and other problems, and they can crowd or damage... read more »