Wisdom Teeth Removal
Wisdom teeth tend to develop when a person is in their late teens or early twenties. Wisdom teeth grow in the back of the mouth. While in most cases wisdom teeth growth can be left unchecked, in some situations there may be complications which require wisdom teeth removal. Campsie Laser Dental offers wisdom teeth removal as well as a range of other dental services at our local clinic in Campsie.
Why Do I Need My Wisdom Teeth Removed?
As said, in most cases, when wisdom teeth begin to grow they can be left in place without causing harm. However, in some cases, the following growth problems may require wisdom teeth removal:
- Wisdom teeth do not fully breach the gums.
- Wisdom teeth become lodged against other teeth or the jaw bone.
- Wisdom teeth grow too long.
In addition to this, the prevalence of other oral health conditions can require wisdom teeth removal. For example:
- Repeated or serious infection of the gum.
- Tooth decay.
- Presence of a cyst near or around the tooth.
- The tooth may be inline with another jaw fracture.
- Other jaw problems.
What Happens During Wisdom Teeth Removal?
There are two types of wisdom teeth removal: upper wisdom teeth removal and low wisdom teeth removal. Upper wisdom teeth removal can be performed quite simply without complications. Lower wisdom teeth removal, however, requires cutting the gum to uncover the tooth, removing bone around the tooth and splitting the tooth into easily-removable segments. In both cases local anaesthetic is used to ensure no pain is felt by the patient.
What Are The Risks Of Wisdom Teeth Removal?
- pain
- bleeding
- swelling and bruising
- infection
- allergic reaction to the equipment, materials or medication
- dry socket, where the socket does not heal well
- retained roots, where it is not possible to remove the whole tooth
- damage to nearby teeth
- sinus problems
- broken jaw
- not being able to open your mouth fully (trismus) and jaw stiffness
- damage to nerves
- osteonecrosis, a rare condition where tissue in your jawbone starts to die
How Long Does It Take To Recover From Wisdom Teeth Removal?
It takes up to a week for most patients to fully recover from wisdom teeth removal. Time off work is necessary according to the prevalence of the side effects mentioned above. Assuming there are no side effects from the procedure, most patients can return to work after seven days.
Where Can I Get Teeth Whitening Treatment?
Contact the dental professionals at Campsie Laser Dental today to schedule an appointment for wisdom teeth removal. We have a good reputation in our local community and have been performing wisdom teeth removal on patients with oral health complications since our clinic opened. If you have noticed abnormal wisdom teeth growth or are suffering pain in the back of your mouth, call our clinic on 02 9789 6219 and we can refer you to diagnosis and wisdom teeth removal treatment.