Wisdom Teeth Westfield NJ
What Are Wisdom Teeth?
By the age of 18, the average adult has 32 teeth: 16 teeth on top and 16 teeth on the bottom. Each tooth in the mouth has a specific name and function. The teeth in the front of the mouth (incisors, canine, and bicuspid teeth) are ideal for grasping and biting food into smaller pieces. The back teeth (molar teeth) are used to grind food into a consistency suitable for swallowing.
The average mouth is made to hold only 28 teeth. It can be painful when 32 teeth try to fit in a mouth that is meant to hold only 28 teeth. These four other teeth are your third molars, also known as “wisdom teeth”.
Why Should I Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed?
Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt within the mouth. When they align properly and gum tissue is healthy, wisdom teeth do not have to be removed. Unfortunately, this is not what generally happens. The extraction of wisdom teeth is necessary when they are prevented from properly erupting within the mouth. They may grow sideways, only partially emerge from the gum, or can even remain trapped beneath the gum and bone. Impacted teeth can take many positions in the bone as they attempt to find a pathway that will allow them to successfully erupt. An impacted tooth simply means that it is “stuck”.
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These poorly positioned impacted teeth can cause many problems. When they partially erupt, the opening around the teeth allows bacteria to grow and will eventually cause an infection. The result: swelling, stiffness, pain, and illness. The 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 the destruction of the jawbone and healthy teeth. Removal of the impacted teeth usually resolves these problems. Early removal is recommended to avoid complications.
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.
Oral Examination
With an oral examination and x-rays of the mouth, Dr. Gold can evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth and predict if there are present or future potential problems. Studies have shown that early evaluation and treatment result in a superior outcome for the patient. Patients are generally first evaluated in their 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. Dr. Gold is trained, licensed, and highly experienced in providing various types of anesthesia for patients.
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 (i.e., sensory nerve damage, sinus complications), will be discussed with you before the procedure is performed. Once the teeth are removed, the gum is sutured. To help control bleeding bite down on the gauze placed in your mouth. You will rest under our supervision in the office until you are ready to be taken home. Upon discharge, your postoperative kit will include postoperative instructions, a prescription for pain medication, antibiotics, and a follow-up appointment in one week. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us at Ronen Gold, DDS Office Phone Number 908-232-5551.
Our services are provided in an environment of optimum safety. We utilize modern monitoring equipment and our staff is experienced in anesthesia techniques.
Experiencing Wisdom Teeth Issues?
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Ronen Gold, DDS
Patient Review By Lauren V
Excellent serivce.
- Lauren V
Patient Review By Merit O
While most people obviously hope to visit an oral surgeon’s office as infrequently as possible, I’d return to Dr. Gold’s practice in a heartbeat if needed: the office is so very smoothly and efficiently run (with clear scaffolding and guidance for inexperienced patients regarding treatment options and postoperative care) and Dr. Gold is obviously one of the best oral surgeons in his field. I’ve been especially impressed and grateful for the care shown to patients by Dr. Gold and the whole care team during and after procedures. Not every surgeon will call a patient to see how they’re doing a few hours after a wisdom tooth extraction! — but Dr. Gold has done so for me twice now, and the practice’s real and wonderful attention to patients as people is so apparent in those moments.
- Merit O
Patient Review By Basha
The staff is wonderful and caring. Doctor Gold cares about his patients. And always does his own post op calls to make sure you are doing fine.
- Basha
Patient Review By Lauren V.
Excellent service from start to finish. Would highly recommend your office. You all were great.
- Lauren V.
Patient Review By Vivian B
I was super nervous about needing my wisdom teeth removed. Dr. Gold and his staff made me feel comfortable and calm through the entire experience. I’m very happy with the outcome and so grateful that I found Dr. Gold.
- Vivian B
Patient Review By Leonor M
Dr Gold was very kind as well as all the staff. I'm a very anxious patient and they were very reassuring through it all. Thank you. I will definitely recommend it
- Leonor M
Patient Review By Jamie W
Dr. Gold was so amazing at making me feel comfortable and explaining the process for having my wisdom teeth removed. My recovery has been very easy too.
- Jamie W
Patient Review By Max S
Doctor Gold and his staff were amazing.
- Max S
Patient Review By Gina T
Very good experience from beginning to end.
- Gina T
Patient Review By Colleen T
Friendly staff, clean office & Dr. Gold was very kind to my son.
- Colleen T
Patient Review By Nicole T
Dr. Gold was excellent! My procedure was done with care and efficiency, which really helped calm my anxiety about oral surgery. I was so thankful for the follow-up call from Dr. Gold himself the next day. The staff is wonderful and professional, and the office is calming and well-organized. I'm very happy with my experience!
- Nicole T
Patient Review By Basha C
I have seen the Doctor for over years. Has always been honest upfront about all surgeries. I only trust in him.
- Basha C
Patient Review By Aimee J
Hopefully my daughter will feel better soon! Surgery was just this morning, so we will see but up until this point everything went very smoothly. Thank you.
- Aimee J
Patient Review By Lola W
Great service by a highly competent dental surgeon and staff.
- Lola W
Patient Review By Jennifer S
Dr. Gold and his staff were great with my 16-year-old daughter. Any concerns or questions we had they answered. After surgery we had a few minor issues and the staff and Dr. Gold were so helpful and reassuring. Dr. Gold continued to call and check on my daughter to be sure all was ok. Patient care is excellent.
- Jennifer S
Patient Review By Cassandra M
Overall, the procedure and recovery went really smoothly! Dr. Gold and his staff were excellent, in terms of the medical care, clarity of instructions, and bedside manner. It was easy to make appointments.
- Cassandra M
Patient Review By Lauren V
Excellent service all around.
- Lauren V
Patient Review By Gianluca C
Dr. Gold was great!
- Gianluca C
Patient Review By Karle H
My daughter Karle had her wisdom teeth taken out on Monday. It's only Thursday and she is healing very well. She said the procedure went well. Everyone in the office and the Dr. very nice. Overall happy with the experience.
- Karle H
Patient Review By Emily Y
My consultation with Dr Gold was quick and extremely helpful- we decided I ultimately didn’t need my wisdom teeth removed. He was clear and informative with my opinions. He was very conservative in his views of when or when not to perform a procedure; which I found extremely respectful and refreshing.
- Emily Y
Patient Review By Gianluca C
I had a great experience. It was fast and painless. The office staff was friendly.
- Gianluca C
Patient Review By Rebecca S
I had a great experience! Looking forward to my future visits.
- Rebecca S
Patient Review By Leah Z
Everyone was so friendly - this was a scary thing for me, but the staff was very kind and understanding.
- Leah Z
Patient Review By Sebastian K
Was very nervous to get all 4 wisdom teeth pulled. Very quick and painless process. Recovery was a breeze. Clean office, nice staff, highly recommended!
- Sebastian K
Patient Review By Samuel R
Dr. Gold is very knowledgeable and is able to explain any questions about the procedure very well.
- Samuel R
Patient Review By Jenna M
Very smooth process! Everyone was so nice!
- Jenna M
Patient Review By Jessica G
Very pleased with this office. Was in a lot of pain, got in same day for my consultation and the following Monday for the procedure, never expected it to be so fast. No hour long wait in waiting room like I’ve experienced at other offices, and everyone was lovely to deal with. Thank you again!
- Jessica G
Patient Review By Jennifer A
If any family, friend, or acquaintance needs an oral surgeon I would not hesitate for one second to recommend Dr. Gold and his practice. I can't thank this practice enough for making an otherwise anxious dental patient feel so relaxed. I barely even know I had 2 wisdom teeth extracted just over 12hrs ago!
- Jennifer A
Patient Review By Niko B
Dr Gold and his staff made the process of having all 4 of my son's wisdom teeth pulled very comfortable and smooth!
- Niko B
Patient Review By Nakia M
My overall experience was amazing. Dr. Gold and his team definitely make you feel at ease throughtout the entire process and are very professional. Dr. Gold is truly gifted and is definitely the best and oral surgeon I'veencountered. He explains the entire process in details to make sure you as the patient have a clear understanding of everything that will take place. If you follow all his instructions your recovery will be a smooth one.
- Nakia M
Patient Review By Susan D
Good mannerisms
- Susan D
Patient Review By Karle H
Dr Gold was recommended to me by my dentist and I’m so happy. Everyone at the office was nice and helpful and the Dr was very nice and I felt comfortable with him.
- Karle H
Patient Review By Dennise B
Felt comfortable for the extraction procedure. Very well informed and taken care of!
- Dennise B
Patient Review By Madison W
Very professional. Thank you
- Madison W
Patient Review By Jada S
My wisdom teeth are healing nicely; I experienced much less (healing) pain than I expected, and I’ve already recommended Dr. Gold’s office to a new patient. Great great great!
- Jada S
Patient Review By Drew R
The doctor and staff were kind and professional and my extraction was quick and painless.
- Drew R
Patient Review By Jada S
Overall, I had a great experience with Dr. Gold’s office. It was gorgeous, staff was efficient, and the procedure itself was much quicker than I’d anticipated. Great great great. Baristas’ kiss!
- Jada S
Patient Review By Paula C
Lovely clean office with friendly staff and a great doctor. Procedure went smoothly and i would highly recommend. I came here after seeing a different doctor that was ready to surgically remove wisdom teeth that did not need to be removed. Very glad I came here and saved myself an unnecessary procedure. I did have a regular wisdom tooth extraction done and that went very well.
- Paula C
Patient Review By Jonathan C
Was attended to SO fast! Form filled out online. Xrays taken quickly and consult done VERY VERY fast. Clean. Professional. Loved it! Would recommend!
- Jonathan C
Patient Review By Luke L
Everyone was kind and helpful. The doctor followed up with a phone call to make sure I felt better the day of the extraction. I really appreciate that. The nurse was very helpful and kind to walk us to the car.
- Luke L
Patient Review By Kimberly H
Very friendly and efficient office. Highly recommend.
- Kimberly H
Patient Review By Stephanie R
Dr. Gold and his staff were courteous, patient, and efficient. To remove one wisdom tooth, from the moment i walked into the chair and walked out was a total of 13 minutes. I was put at ease and my removal was seamless. Thank you so much for remarkable service and treatment.
- Stephanie R
Patient Review By Stephanie R
Place was clean and organized. Dr. was quick and efficient and made me at ease during my consult.
- Stephanie R
Patient Review By Matthew G
Dr. Gold's office was extremely professional and supportive through the entire process. As mom to a teenager, I was particularly impressed that Dr. Gold spoke directly to my 17 year old son during the consultation. The extraction of his wisdom teeth went smoothly and we were in and out of the office within a hour.
- Matthew G
Patient Review By Angelo P
I had one of my Wisdom teeth taken out. The process was simple, the procedure went extremely well. It was fast, and before you knew it the tooth was out, and I was on my way. Very nice offices as well. Very Modern/Contemporary lobby. Front Desk really great to work with.
- Angelo P
Patient Review By Quetzal A
Thank you Dr. Gold and staff
- Quetzal A
Patient Review By Geraldine A
Friendly staff. Followed up before and after the appointment to make sure we knew what to expect and what to do before and after the surgery
- Geraldine A
Patient Review By Lynn D
Dr. Gold is fabulous! From the minute we went to see him as a semi emergency to have my daughter’s wisdom teeth taken out, he was straightforward, confident and has the perfect bedside manner. The surgery was just as explained, and any questions I had were answered over the phone immediately. Our follow up visit was also great and he made sure to go over important details with my daughter. I would recommend Dr going to anyone!
- Lynn D
Patient Review By Andre O
Dr. Gold is an amazing doctor! He’s very professional, attentive and kind. He really listens and made me feel safe during my wisdom teeth removal. Definitely recommend!
- Andre O
Patient Review By Ashlee C
Professional welcoming and punctual! Overall a great experience.
- Ashlee C