Wisdom teeth are known to cause pressure, pain and infection. Especially if they’re pressing into the neighbouring tooth or only partially erupted. Their location makes them extremely difficult to brush and floss, increasing their likelihood of developing tooth decay or periodontal disease.
Proactively removing at-risk wisdom teeth can help you avoid common complications. Most people’s wisdom teeth will erupt between their mid-teens to late-twenties. If you’re already experiencing pain or symptoms of decay, please let us know.
Although we offer wisdom tooth removal for the majority of cases, there are occasions where a tooth may be quite complex to remove. For instance, it may be intertwined with a major nerve. If that’s the case, we will direct you toward a specialist who can also provide general anaesthesia to safely remove your third molar.
A tooth with mild to moderate damage can typically be repaired with a less-invasive alternative to an extraction. When possible, we’ll make it a goal to preserve your tooth with a crown or similar treatment. But if the overall structure is too eroded to structurally support something like a crown, there’s little to no chance of being able to repair it. In those instances, it’s typically best to remove the tooth altogether.
Your comfort is an important aspect of every service we offer. It’s no different for dental extractions. During your procedure we will thoroughly numb the tooth and area around it. Some people also prefer to bring headphones and listen to music to help tune things out.
If your extraction is scheduled for a Thursday or Friday, you’ll typically be able to return to normal activities the next Monday. Give yourself the weekend to relax and recover before doing anything too vigorous.
More complex cases that require general anaesthesia can be referred to a specialist. We’ll walk you through each of your options to help you make a well-informed decision about your care.
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