Do your Wisdom Teeth Hurt?

Wisdom Teeth, or Third Molars, are usually the last teeth to develop and appear in the mouth.  They are called “Wisdom Teeth” because they usually appear during a person’s late teens or early twenties, which has been called the “age of wisdom”.  The normal position for developing wisdom teeth is behind the upper and lower second molars.  However, oftentimes the mouth does NOT have enough room for these extra teeth and they become impacted.  This can lead to very serious dental health and medical problems such as pain, infection, crowding of teeth, cyst development, loss of other teeth, or development of pathologies that could lead to more serious surgery. In fact, for nine out of ten people, at least one wisdom tooth remains under the gum tissue due to lack of space in the mouth.  Proper treatment of wisdom teeth involves their removal using special surgical techniques appropriate for each individual case.  Wisdom teeth are best treated by a specialist, like an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon.

Our entire surgical staff would like to welcome you and thank you for visiting our Website.

We understand the important decision you have made and appreciate your confidence in choosing us to meet your Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery needs.

Dr. Storoe specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, which includes the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries and defects of both the functional and esthetic aspects of the mouth, teeth, gums, jaws, face, and related structures.  This includes extraction of teeth, removal of impacted third molars or wisdom teeth, placement of dental implants, bone grafting, treatment of oral and maxillofacial pathology, oral and facial infections, oral and facial trauma, and the diagnosis and treatment of myofacial pain dysfunction and temporomandibular joint disorders, also known as TMJ.

Dr. Storoe is board certified by both the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology.  Our surgical procedures are accompanied by a variety of anesthesia techniques ranging from general anesthesia, intravenous or IV Sedation, nitrous oxide sedation (laughing gas), and local anesthesia.  During your initial visit or consultation, Dr. Storoe will help you decide which anesthesia technique would be best for your specific surgical needs.

Dr. Storoe currently serves as a Trustee for the Florida Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and volunteers to teach dental students at the University of Florida in the techniques of oral surgery.

Our goal is to make your visit with us a pleasant and comfortable experience. We will provide you with the necessary information to allow you to make an educated and informed decision that fits your needs, physically, mentally and financially, in regards to your Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery care.

When selecting an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, please call Dr. Storoe at 352-371-4111 for appointments at both our Gainesville and Lake City Offices.