Wisdom Teeth Removal in Borger, TX

Wisdom teeth — the third molars — usually come in between 17 and 25, and there's often not enough room for them. When they can't erupt properly they become impacted: partially or fully trapped below the gumline, where they're hard to clean and prone to causing real problems.

Why impacted wisdom teeth get removed

• They push on neighboring teeth and can undo orthodontic work
• Partially erupted teeth trap food and bacteria, leading to decay and gum infection
• Cysts can develop around an impacted tooth and damage the jawbone
• Pressure and inflammation cause recurring jaw pain or headaches

How we plan the procedure

Dr. Robertson starts with panoramic imaging — sometimes a 3D cone beam scan — to see exactly where each wisdom tooth sits and how close it is to the nerve that runs through the lower jaw. That planning makes the actual extraction more predictable and keeps recovery smoother.

The day of and recovery

Depending on how impacted the teeth are and how anxious you are about the procedure, we'll use local anesthetic with or without sedation. Most patients take it easy for a couple of days afterward — soft foods, cold compresses, and the aftercare instructions we send home with you. Full healing takes a week or two for most people.