Wisdom Teeth Removal in Park Ridge & Skokie, IL

WISDOM TEETH EXTRACTION in Skokie, IL

WISDOM TEETH EXTRACTION

Wisdom teeth, or third molars, typically emerge last in the dental development process. Due to limited jaw space, these teeth often cannot properly erupt. In some cases, they emerge at awkward angles, increasing the risk of infection and decay throughout your mouth.

For our Park Ridge and Skokie residents, we frequently recommend preventative removal of wisdom teeth to avoid future complications. This procedure is commonly performed during late adolescence or early adulthood when jaw development is nearing completion. However, some patients may require wisdom tooth extraction later in life.

While not every wisdom tooth extraction requires sedation, our office provides various anesthesia and sedation options tailored to individual patient needs. We prioritize your comfort throughout the entire process.

TOOTH EXTRACTIONS in Park Ridge, IL

TOOTH EXTRACTIONS

For our Park Ridge and Skokie neighbors, various oral health issues may necessitate tooth extraction, including severe decay, trauma, or irreparable damage. When we can’t save your tooth, our local team recommends removal followed by dental implant placement to restore both function and aesthetics. Overcrowded teeth sometimes require extraction as well to maintain your healthy smile.

Beyond wisdom teeth, any tooth may become impacted, misaligned, or problematic enough to threaten your health. While your family dentist in the North Shore area can handle routine extractions, complex cases often benefit from our oral surgical expertise right here in Park Ridge and Skokie.

Most tooth extractions at our convenient Chicago location are performed under local anesthesia, though we offer sedation options for our anxious patients or those with specific medical needs. Our oral surgeons have received specialized training to optimize extraction outcomes for residents throughout the area. Be sure to discuss replacement options with Dr. Jason to maintain proper function and appearance after your procedure, ensuring you can continue enjoying all your favorite local foods and activities.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

DENTAL PAIN MANAGEMENT

1. When is emergency wisdom teeth removal necessary?

Adults who haven’t had their wisdom teeth removed might experience pain or infection from impacted wisdom teeth. If these teeth could lead to other oral health problems, we recommend treatment.

2. How can I manage my pain after an emergency?

Follow the dosage recommendations on the label for over the counter medications, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. A cold compress on the cheek can also help with pain management.

Direct from the land of smiling faces

Jason Schrotenboer DDS MD
/ SKROH-ten-BOR /

We call him Dr. Jason, who was raised in the Holland area of Michigan — voted one of the happiest places in the U.S. (Maybe it’s the tulips, maybe the micro-breweries?)

Now, a transplant to Chicago, he’s in his happy place when he’s working with patients. His early experience as an oral surgery patient guided his future career path with his then surgeon-turned-mentor (a Northwestern trained surgeon, in fact!).

Today, that experience has groomed his practice and patient interactions. “Being a surgical patient has given me an advantageous perspective on being a surgeon. There’s so much more to providing care than textbook learning and technical training.” This early experience combined with his broad range of training, works to make your care more seamless and stress-free. Referring doctors and patients alike trust his reassuring demeanor and broad-scope training for treating conditions of the mouth, jaw, face and neck.

TWO RIVAL SCHOOLS. ONE COLLABORATIVE SURGEON.

TWO RIVAL SCHOOLS.
ONE COLLABORATIVE SURGEON.

6 years of medical school and residency at the University of Michigan.

4 years at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry.

4 years at Michigan State University.

You come out learning a lot about collaborating with all sides. That combined with Dr. Jason’s early patient perspective gives him a unique 360° view of oral surgery. Together with you, your dentist, surgeon and other medical specialists, we’ll help design the best approach for your care.

DOCTOR OF MEDICINE – MD

ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURGERY – DDS

SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – BS

HUMAN BIOLOGY

CARE ACROSS THE SPECTRUM. SMILES ACROSS THE MILES.

CARE ACROSS THE SPECTRUM.
SMILES ACROSS THE MILES.

Your smile. It means everything to you and to us. Not only what it looks like, but what’s behind it.
The feeling of confidence and satisfaction. A smile that says you’re comfortable and cared for.
That’s what our practice is all about.

As an oral surgeon, who’s also been an oral surgery patient with 11 implants at age 18, Dr. Jason brings a unique perspective and comprehensive expertise to his practice. From simple things, like free, onsite parking to the big things like ensuring your procedure goes smoothly, we’re dedicated to getting you back to the things in life that make you happy.

Anesthesia & Sedation