Wisdom Tooth Removal
Planned surgical extraction of impacted or partially impacted wisdom teeth, carried out without harming the adjacent tooth or nerve tissue.
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Sessions
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Does every wisdom tooth have to come out?
No. A wisdom tooth sitting in the correct position, meeting its opposing tooth and easy to keep clean is left alone. The decision to remove one rests on concrete findings: recurring inflammation of the gum over it (pericoronitis), decay or root resorption caused in the neighbouring molar, cyst formation, interference with planned orthodontic treatment, or a position where cleaning simply isn't possible.
Assessment
The first step is a panoramic radiograph. If the relationship between the roots and the inferior alveolar nerve is unclear, three-dimensional tomography is requested — not as an optional extra, but as the only way to see the risk involved. Operating without knowing the nerve's path unnecessarily raises the chance of temporary or lasting numbness.
How the procedure is carried out
Removal is performed under local anaesthetic; where anxiety runs high, sedation is discussed as a separate option. The gum is lifted, bone covering the tooth is removed where needed, and the tooth is divided and taken out in sections. Sectioning causes less bone loss than removing the tooth whole and speeds healing. The site is then cleaned and closed with sutures.
For a single tooth, the procedure generally takes 20 to 40 minutes.
After the procedure
Protecting the blood clot during the first 24 hours matters most: avoid spitting, sucking motions and drinking through a straw. Swelling typically peaks on day two or three before starting to subside. Cold compresses are recommended on the first day, followed by warm rinses from the second day onward.
Dry socket, the most common complication, is usually linked to early loss of the clot; smoking raises this risk noticeably. Contact the clinic if pain rises rather than eases after the third day.
Possible risks
As with any surgical procedure, bleeding, infection and swelling can occur. Lower wisdom teeth carry a risk of temporary numbness in the lip and chin area due to nerve proximity, while upper wisdom teeth can be related to the sinus. These possibilities are discussed in detail beforehand and are set out in the consent form.
This page is general information and does not replace a dental examination. Whether the treatment suits you, and the method and duration, are decided only after an intraoral examination and radiographic assessment.
After treatment
- Avoid spitting, rinsing or using a straw for the first 24 hours.
- Apply cold on the first day; from the second day rinse gently with warm salt water.
- Stay away from smoking and alcohol during the first week.
- Avoid hard, hot and spicy food for a few days.
- Keep the review appointment arranged for your sutures.
- Call us if pain increases after the third day or you have difficulty opening your mouth.
Frequently asked about this treatment
Do all four wisdom teeth need removing?
No, not necessarily. A wisdom tooth that's correctly positioned, bites properly against its opposite number and can be kept clean is fine to leave alone. The decision to remove one rests on concrete findings — repeated infection, decay or root resorption in the tooth next to it, cyst formation, interference with an orthodontic plan, or a position that simply can't be cleaned. Without any symptoms, routine removal just in case it 'might cause trouble later' isn't something we recommend.
The information on this page is for general guidance and does not replace a dental examination. Treatment decisions are made after an intraoral examination and radiographic assessment.
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Is this treatment right for you?
After an examination and radiographic assessment we can discuss whether this is the right option for you.
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