Faqs

Your wisdom teeth extraction will take place right in our Great Big Smiles location, where you are familiar and always have a smile. We are currently only doing these procedures in our Scottsdale [...]

Common risks associated with any surgical procedure include swelling, bruising, pain, and bleeding. In addition to the above risks, the following are uncommon but possible complications [...]

Reading the post-operative instructions prior to your surgery gives you a better idea of what to expect. Please take the time to read all the post-operative instructions to have the smoothest [...]

Wisdom tooth removal is often the first surgery many patients experience, making it normal to be nervous. To make your surgery day go smoothly, please ensure you review all the Pre-Operative [...]

There are many crucial rules you must follow in order for us to perform the surgery. Please be sure to review all the pre-operative instructions as soon as possible. If you have any questions, [...]

Intravenous sedation is also known as conscious, twilight, or IV sedation. It enables you to feel relaxed and comfortable throughout the surgery. Performing the sedation through an IV is the [...]

The ideal age to remove wisdom teeth is usually around age 16-18. The longer you wait past these years, the more risky, complicated, and difficult the surgery will be. As we age, the recovery [...]

Wisdom teeth can be very difficult to keep clean because they are located in the back of the mouth. This often leads to problems before pain or other symptoms let you know something is wrong. [...]

Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are the last teeth to develop in the mouth. They erupt into the mouth usually around age 17-25. The average mouth does not have enough room for wisdom teeth to [...]