Wisdom Teeth
Extraction
Prestons

Wisdom teeth are the third molars and four permanent teeth that grow in adults. They occur at the corners, with two on top and two on the bottom of your jaw. These are the final teeth that grow in an individual’s mouth.

Some individuals can never grow these teeth, while others have a normal development like every other molar. Nevertheless, some wisdom teeth cases may not be comfortable and demand wisdom tooth extraction.

Why is Wisdom Teeth Extraction Necessary?

Patients may not remove their troublesome wisdom teeth if they do not face any concerns or pain. However, some individuals have an impacted wisdom tooth that has not entirely erupted and may cause dental conditions.

The inability to clean these molars properly can result in bacterial and food buildup, which can later cause plaque. Additionally, wisdom teeth may not erupt correctly. They can:

  • Grow angled towards a second molar.
  • Develop slanted toward your mouth’s back.
  • Emerge at a 90-degree angle as if lying down inside your jawbone. They can remain trapped inside the jawbone and cause a cyst or infection, damaging other teeth roots.
  • Grow partly, resulting in bacterial buildup leading to gum infection and diseases.
  • Crowds surround teeth due to insufficient room and damage to other teeth.

Consequently, wisdom tooth extraction is necessary in such cases.

Seriously impacted wisdom teeth require an extraction procedure. As per the complexity of your extraction and pain tolerance level, the Star Light Dental surgeons may use local, sedation, or general anaesthesia.

  • During the extraction procedure for your impacted wisdom tooth, our proficient dental surgeon will do the following:
  • They will create a cut in your gum tissue to expose the wisdom tooth and jawbone.
  • Next, they remove the bone blocking access to the root of your wisdom tooth.
  • The professionals have expertise in creating sections of the tooth for easy removal.
  • Once the removal process is successful, they will clean the location and clear any bone or tooth remnants.
  • Your skilled dental surgeon will perform the stitches to seal the wound for adequate recovery. However, this is not critical for every patient.
  • They will later add a gauge on the removal area to prevent bleeding.

You get myriad advantages by extracting a wisdom tooth, causing unnecessary suffering. These include:

  • Control potential decay and condition in a partially grown wisdom tooth, which becomes a breeding ground for bacteria that can cause infection. It may also lead to tumours or cysts and enter the jawbone for further damage.
  • Other teeth will not suffer damage, which occurs when a wisdom tooth creates pressure on a neighbouring molar. It will help prevent damage to the roots or enamel.
  • Wisdom tooth removal helps reduce facial and oral pain due to the crowded dental arch. You can enjoy your food more comfortably and not suffer any more chronic headaches.

 

Wisdom teeth extraction services at Star Light Dental ensure effective and safe removal. The experts have vast experience with various cases and complexities and understand the patient’s needs. You will also get aftercare from the professionals to ensure a speedy and comfortable recovery.