What is an oral surgeon?
			An oral surgeon is a dentist that performs many aspects of surgery in and about the head area. They can perform simple to extremely difficult extractions (such as wisdom teeth). They also perform biopsies and remove tumors in the head and neck region. Most place implants in the jaw for future restorations and do complex jaw realignment surgeries. They usually have four or more years of continuing education after graduating dental school, and most limit their practice to only oral surgery.
	What is oral and maxillofacial surgery?
			Oral and maxillofacial surgery is the specialty of dentistry that includes diagnosis, surgical, and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the head, face, mouth, teeth, gums, jaws, and neck.
	What are wisdom teeth?
			Wisdom teeth are the third molars.
	Why do wisdom teeth cause problems?
			Wisdom teeth cause problems because the shape of the modern human mouth may be too small to accommodate these teeth. As a result, they become impacted, or unable to come in or move into their proper place.
	What problems occur from partially erupted wisdom teeth?
			Partially erupted wisdom teeth are breeding grounds for bacteria and germs that may cause infection. Cysts and tumors may grow on trapped wisdom teeth.