Wisdom Teeth Removal
Wisdom Teeth RemovalSurgical Extraction of Wisdom Teeth This fact sheet is for people who are considering having their wisdom teeth removed. Your care may differ from what it is described here because it is adapted to meet your individual needs. Wisdom teeth usually emerge from the gum between the ages of 17 and 24. They are the last of the molar teeth, which are the large grinding teeth at the back of the mouth. Some people never develop wisdom teeth and others have up to four - one in each corner of the mouth. Wisdom teeth usually cause no problems. They are described as impacted when there is not enough space for them at the back of the mouth. Impacted wisdom teeth can cause pain, swelling, infection or damage to the teeth next to them. If the gum around the wisdom teeth is swollen, the jaw may become stiff and sore. Infection at the back of the mouth can cause bad breath and a bad taste. The Surgical Removal (Extraction) of one or more wisdom teeth can relieve these problems. If you have problems such as infection, cysts, tooth decay or gum disease around a wisdom tooth you may think about having it removed. If you have impacted wisdom teeth that are unlikely to cause problems, you don't need to have them removed. What are the Alternatives? Having wisdom teeth removed is often the only way to permanently relieve painful symptoms. Although antibiotics can provide temporary pain relief, pain tends to flare up again in the future. The Operation Most wisdom teeth are removed under sedation in the operating theatre in our rooms. Sedation helps make a surgical procedure pleasant and calm. Our sedation is given via a vein in your arm (intravenously) and you will become sleepy and relaxed. Local anaesthetic is also administered to the surgical area and with the sedation, causes little or no discomfort. There will be numbness at the surgical site after the surgery. Your health and current medications are considered, and the sedation will be modified for your individual needs. To find out more information, or to book an appointment with Dr John Bridgman or Dr David Chrisp to discuss removal of your wisdom teeth, please fill out our contact form or phone us. |
Wisdom Teeth Removal
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