Safe, Comfortable & Quick Wisdom Teeth Removal
The concept of having wisdom teeth extracted can be overwhelming to say the least. This practice is widely known to cause ongoing pain and discomfort. However, most of the associated pain from removal comes after the procedure. With the help of our dental team, we can perform the extraction process quickly, safely and with as little discomfort as possible.
We place a strong focus on communication and comfort throughout all our procedures. As such, our team will keep you informed at each stage of the extraction.
Depending on the extraction site and how impacted your wisdom teeth are, the healing process can take up to 10 days and sometimes longer. Our team will provide all the advice needed to navigate this process, as well as any prescriptions for pain relief.
If you are concerned about your wisdom teeth, get in touch with Crestwood Family Dental on (07) 5649 8661.
What Are Wisdom Teeth?
Your wisdom teeth are the last adult teeth to come through, usually between the ages of 17 and 25. Most people have four wisdom teeth — two at the top, two at the bottom. Â
In certain cases, a wisdom tooth does not have the room to come through and becomes impacted. This means your wisdom tooth could be growing at an angle toward the next tooth, the back of the mouth, inward or even straight down! A person dealing with an impacted wisdom tooth will often feel pain and pressure toward the back of their jaw. If left untreated, this can cause infection, decay and gum disease.
Therefore, it’s important that you visit a dental team equipped to deal with wisdom tooth extractions. At Crestwood Family Dental, we provide x-rays and in-depth examinations to determine the source of your jaw pain. To get started, book an appointment online through our website, or call our friendly team on (07) 5649 8661.
What Are The Symptoms of Impacted Wisdom Teeth?
You may not always experience pain, but if you do, then one or more of the following may occur:
• Gum pain, bleeding or swelling
• Bad breath
• Jaw pain or swelling
• Difficulty opening mouth or chewing
There are ways to manage mild pain, such as ice packs, ibuprofen or a numbing gel applied to the gums. However, once a wisdom tooth has become impacted, it will continue to cause pain and potentially damage adjacent teeth until it is removed. These pain management tactics should only be used for the short term until you can attend Crestwood Family Dental to have the teeth extracted.
How Are Wisdom Teeth Removed?
Most removal procedures are very straightforward, meaning you can go home the same day as your treatment.
We will likely be using a local anaesthetic that numbs the area but doesn’t put you to sleep, as this is the safest option. After numbing the area, your dentist will make an incision in the gum, remove the tooth and root, pack the area and close the wound. The procedure is often relatively short, depending on how many teeth need to be removed and the extent of the wisdom tooth’s root system.
After the operation you may experience pain, bleeding or swelling, however, this shouldn’t last long and can be well controlled with oral painkillers and ice packs. If you are experiencing severe discomfort, don’t hesitate to contact us and ask for assistance.
Wisdom Tooth Removal Recovery
Once extraction is completed, Crestwood Family Dental will provide a detailed aftercare plan to ensure your recovery is as speedy as possible. For roughly a week, you will need to eat soft foods like yogurt, eggs, mashed potatoes, broths and blended soups. You will likely also need to take pain relief and use an ice pack to deal with associated pain and discomfort.
If you are concerned at any stage of the recovery process, feel free to call our dental team. We will give you advice and make recommendations for your health and peace of mind.
