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Dr. Nestor Karas is a board-certified oral surgeon who holds both dental and medical degrees. With this additional training and education, he approaches patient care from the perspective of a dentist and physician to ensure his patients' health and safety while achieving exceptional clinical outcomes. Dr. Karas has published extensively in a variety of oral and maxillofacial surgery topics and enjoys every opportunity to help others improve their oral health. Our team at Muir Oral, Facial, & Dental Implant Surgery is always happy to answer questions and do our part to ensure every patient has a positive and beneficial experience.

Dr. Karas performs many procedures including dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, orthognathic surgery, impacted tooth exposure, cleft lip and cleft palate treatment, treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, and much more. We offer anesthesia and sedation for any type of procedure to help our patients feel relaxed and have a comfortable surgical experience. By undergoing oral surgery, you can improve your oral health and feel more confident about your smile. You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Karas with or without a referral, and we will closely evaluate the needs of you and your loved ones to create a custom treatment plan.

Wisdom teeth, or third molars, typically develop around the age of 17 or during the early twenties. The average mouth does not have enough room to house an extra set of molars, which is why dental experts recommend having them extracted. Some wisdom teeth are impacted, or trapped beneath the gums, and must be surgically removed to protect your other teeth. Partially impacted wisdom teeth easily trap bacteria, which can lead to infection and the formation of cysts or tumors. These molars also have large roots which can grow into the roots of other teeth or damage facial nerves.

By having wisdom teeth extracted, you can avoid all of these oral health issues. Most patients undergo this procedure when the wisdom teeth first make an appearance, because the procedure is easier when the teeth are not fully developed. However, you can have wisdom teeth extracted at any age. Dr. Karas and the team at Muir Oral, Facial, & Dental Implant Surgery will explain every step of the wisdom tooth removal process beforehand so you know exactly what to expect. If you or your child have wisdom teeth or would like to schedule a consultation, contact us today to learn more about wisdom teeth removal in Walnut Creek, CA.