Wisdom teeth are your third moalrs, top and bottom. However, not everyone develops wisdom teeth. If you have wisdom teeth and they emerge,we recommend you come in to see one of our dentists for an examination to determine whether they will cause problems. Wisdom teeth can become impacted when they emerge and there is little to no space for them
. If they become impacted then they may cause you problems or pain especially if you are run down or if you are stressed. Problems with your wisdom teeth can be dormant for a long period of time; these may or may not be noticeable.
Pain caused by wisdom teeth may lead to infection. Wisdom Tooth Infection symptoms include the following:
Upon attending an appointment your entire medical history and inform them as to whether you are taking any kind of medication. We provide relative analgesia (happy gas), sleep sedation, in chair or general aesthetic in a hospital environment depending on your wisdom teeth extraction circumstances.
Simple extractions are completed generally over one or two appointments depending on the amount of teeth being removed, however more complex extractions may still be completed in chair by our general dentist. Our dentists are able to assess the complexity of your case and refer you for specialist treatment if necessary.
It will take about a week or two to recover properly from this procedure. Your dentist or oral surgeon will advise you on the best ways to care for yourself during this time, but there are a few tips that most people can use, regardless of your circumstances.
You may want to apply ice packs to your jaw, as this can help to reduce any swelling. Over-the-counter pain medication is usually enough to reduce discomfort, but your dentist may prescribe something stronger if you have had a complicated surgery. Some bleeding is to be expected for the first few hours (your dentist will supply you with spare cotton gauze), but if it continues for 24 hours or more you should talk to your dentist/surgeon.
It’s a good idea to prepare some soft meals for the following few days, and to stock up on nutritious items such as smoothie ingredients – you may not be able to chew on the site of the removal until it’s begun to heal. And since the incision area is easily irritated, you should also avoid exercise, drinking through a straw and smoking for the first day or two. Salt water washes are also helpful for encouraging the wound to heal and lowering your risk of infection.
Our experienced dentists will also advise you on any post-procedure care for your specific situation. Talk to your dental team if you have any further questions or concerns about wisdom tooth removal.