— wisdom teeth —
Dr. Engel evaluates and removes wisdom teeth at Living Dental Health in Bend, Oregon. Whether one tooth or several, care begins with an examination and imaging when appropriate to determine whether removal—and in-office treatment—is appropriate.
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Not every wisdom tooth needs to be removed. Dr. Engel reviews tooth position, eruption, symptoms, surrounding structures, and oral health before discussing whether monitoring, removal, or referral is appropriate.
Dr. Engel has practiced dentistry in Bend since 1998. Meet Dr. Engel →
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Some wisdom teeth remain healthy and functional. Others may need treatment because of position, lack of space, symptoms, or disease. Dr. Engel bases the decision on an individual examination and imaging when appropriate — not on a rule that every wisdom tooth should come out.
some remain healthy · individual examination · not a universal recommendation
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Dr. Engel looks at whether a tooth is erupted, partially erupted, or impacted; its position; nearby teeth and surrounding structures; symptoms; and overall oral health. Imaging is used when clinically appropriate. CBCT is one imaging option when additional 3D information would be clinically useful.
CBCT imaging at Living Dental Health →
eruption and position · surrounding structures · imaging when appropriate
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An erupted wisdom tooth has emerged into the mouth. A partially erupted or impacted tooth has not emerged normally or completely. That distinction matters, but it does not mean every impacted tooth requires removal. Treatment depends on the findings from your examination.
erupted · partially erupted · impacted · individual findings
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When removal is appropriate and can be handled in the office, Dr. Engel performs the procedure at Living Dental Health and provides clear post-operative instructions. Procedures at Living Dental Health use local anesthesia. Some situations may require additional care or a referral.
in-office when appropriate · local anesthesia · post-operative instructions
Three-dimensional imaging may support planning when it is clinically appropriate. CBCT imaging →
Wisdom-tooth removal is one form of dental extraction. Dental extractions →
Wisdom teeth care is one part of the surgical work offered at Living Dental Health. Implants and surgery →
Request an evaluation so Dr. Engel can determine whether monitoring or removal may be appropriate.