Wisdom Tooth Removal

Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are the last teeth to come in, usually during the late teens or early twenties. When there isn’t enough room for them to erupt properly, they can become impacted, crowd neighboring teeth, or lead to pain, infection, or swelling. At 1st Family Dental in Chicago, we evaluate your wisdom teeth and discuss whether removal is the right path for your oral health.

Planning Your Treatment

Before any extraction, we use imaging to understand exactly how your wisdom teeth are positioned relative to nerves, sinuses, and neighboring teeth.

3D Cone Beam CT Imaging — shows tooth position, bone density, and nearby nerve pathways in one scan for careful surgical planning.
Panoramic X-Ray — a single wide image of the full jaw that helps identify impacted or emerging wisdom teeth early.

Comfort During Removal

Nitrous Oxide Sedation — a safe, fast-acting option that helps anxious patients relax and wears off quickly after treatment.

Who Performs Your Extraction

Dr. John Hur, an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon on our team, provides third molar surgery, or wisdom tooth extractions, along with other oral surgery services. Dr. Joseph Tadros also includes wisdom teeth extractions among his clinical services. Both can discuss what to expect based on your specific case, from simple removals to more involved impacted extractions.

This content is for general information only and isn't dental or medical advice. Talk with your dentist or orthodontist about your own situation. If you have a medical emergency, call 911.