Can removing wisdom teeth cause bone loss?

Wisdom Teeth Removal Oral Examination. With an oral examination and x-rays of the mouth, Dr. Hershkin 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. read more

I had all 4 taken out about a month ago. The pain lasted about 2 weeks, but now it feels like I can open my mouth further. read more

The loss of teeth create many problems from the dissolving away of bone structure, loss of support for the face giving an increased appearance of age and wrinkles, damage to the remaining teeth that must still bear the full stresses of chewing. read more