Wisdom teeth are no match

Lt. Col. Curt Hayes, 90th Medical Group oral surgeon, prepares a patient to have their wisdom teeth removed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Jan. 16, 2018. Wisdom teeth are typically removed due to the pain they may cause or the impact on the surrounding teeth. The procedure is performed with a time-released pain reliever and Tylenol, reducing the need for narcotics and allowing the patient to return to work in approximately three days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Abbigayle Wagner)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Wisdom teeth are no match

Lt. Col. Curt Hayes, 90th Medical Group oral surgeon, works with his assistant to suture the wounds left behind after a tooth removal surgery at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Jan. 16, 2018. The sutures aid in wound healing and help minimize bleeding. The patient is prescribed Tylenol and it reduces the recovery time by several days allowing Airmen to return to the field and focus on the mission sooner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Abbigayle Wagner)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Wisdom teeth are no match

Dental tools are displayed in preparation for the dental surgeon to replace a tooth crown at the dental clinic on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Jan. 16, 2018. The various tools are prepared by the dental assistant before every surgery and are laid out according to the appointment needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Abbigayle Wagner)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Wisdom teeth are no match

Lt. Col. Curt Hayes, 90th Medical Group oral surgeon, injects numbing medicine into his patient before proceeding with the wisdom tooth removal surgery at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Jan. 16, 2018. The patient received several rounds of numbing medication, time-released pain reliever, and sedation. Most dental clinics prescribe patients with narcotics after surgery resulting in a longer recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Abbigayle Wagner)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res

Wisdom teeth are no match for oral surgeon

Published Jan. 17, 2018
By Airman 1st Class Abbigayle Wagner
90th Missile Wing Public Affairs

F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. --