Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Safe, comfortable wisdom tooth removal to protect your long-term oral health.
About this service
Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the last teeth to develop and usually emerge between the ages of 17 and 25. While some wisdom teeth grow normally without causing problems, many become impacted or don't have enough room to erupt properly, leading to pain, infection, crowding, and damage to neighbouring teeth.
Wisdom teeth often become impacted because there isn't enough space at the back of the mouth for them to erupt properly. They may grow at an angle, remain trapped beneath the gums, or partially erupt, making them difficult to clean. This can lead to tooth decay, gum infections, cyst formation, bone loss, and damage to nearby teeth.
Every wisdom tooth is different, so treatment begins with a thorough clinical examination and digital X-rays. Simple extractions can often be performed comfortably under local anaesthetic in our practice, while more complex impacted teeth may require referral to an experienced oral surgeon for treatment under general anaesthetic.
What we address
- 01Removing problematic wisdom teeth helps prevent pain, infection, decay, and damage to neighbouring teeth.
- 02Eliminates ongoing symptoms caused by impacted or infected wisdom teeth.
- 03Prevents overcrowding, bone loss, gum disease, and damage to adjacent molars.
- 04Treatment is tailored to your individual case, whether performed in the dental practice or by a specialist oral surgeon.
- 05Early assessment and appropriate treatment reduce the risk of more complex dental problems in the future.
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When wisdom teeth become a problem
Wisdom teeth are the final adult teeth to develop, but many people simply don't have enough space in their jaws to accommodate them. As a result, these teeth may become impacted, partially erupt, or grow at an angle. When this happens, they can trap food and bacteria beneath the gums, increasing the risk of decay, infection, gum disease, cyst formation, and damage to neighbouring teeth.
Common symptoms include pain or tenderness at the back of the mouth, swollen gums, difficulty opening the mouth, bad breath, headaches, jaw discomfort, and repeated infections known as pericoronitis. Some patients experience no symptoms at all, which is why regular dental examinations and X-rays are important for detecting problems before they become serious.
Safe and comfortable wisdom tooth removal
Your treatment begins with a comprehensive examination and digital X-rays to determine the position of your wisdom teeth and whether removal is necessary. If the teeth have fully erupted and are straightforward to remove, the procedure can usually be performed comfortably in our practice using local anaesthetic. For patients who are anxious, additional sedation options may also be discussed where appropriate.
More complex cases involving deeply impacted wisdom teeth or difficult root anatomy may require surgical removal by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon under general anaesthetic. If specialist treatment is recommended, we'll organise the appropriate referral and guide you through every stage of the process to ensure you receive the highest standard of care.
Recovery and aftercare
Most patients recover well following wisdom tooth removal, with swelling and mild discomfort gradually improving over several days. During the first week, we recommend resting, following a soft-food diet, taking prescribed medications as directed, and carefully following your post-operative instructions to promote healing and reduce the risk of complications.
Keeping the extraction site clean is essential while avoiding smoking, alcohol, drinking through straws, vigorous rinsing, and strenuous exercise during the early healing period. We'll provide detailed aftercare instructions and arrange follow-up care if required. Should you experience increasing pain, persistent bleeding, swelling, fever, or signs of infection, our team is available to provide prompt assessment and treatment.
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