Wisdom teeth are a set of molars at the back of your mouth. They generally don’t surface until your teens or early adulthood. In the past, these teeth were useful: they replaced molars that would fall out due to decay or trauma by adulthood.
Today, tooth loss among young adults is uncommon, and there is nowhere for wisdom teeth to go when they emerge. If you’ve started noticing an ache in your jaw, swelling in your gums near your back molars, or issues opening and closing your mouth, you may have wisdom teeth coming in.
Our dentists have treated hundreds of patients, including those with impacted or partially-exposed wisdom teeth. If you are suffering from wisdom teeth discomfort, call our Melbourne office or use our online scheduler to book an appointment.
When you come in for your procedure, you’ll be greeted by our friendly team, and any questions you have about the process will be answered by one of the dentists and our staff. You'll receive anaesthesia and possibly sedation, to help you be more comfortable during the extraction procedure. Our dentist will then extract the tooth, using precise cuts and tools to remove it smoothly. Some teeth can be extracted in one piece; others need to be taken out in multiple sections. Whether your tooth is simple or complex to remove, our team's many years of experience will ensure your procedure is skilfully completed. When done, your dentist will place gauze over the incision site and give you care instructions for your mouth as it heals. If you were sedated, you’ll need to ride home with a friend or family member as driving immediately afterward is not permitted with sedation.
To help you manage the pain and heal properly, the first 24 hours after your wisdom tooth extraction you should plan on resting. Painkillers (prescription or over-the-counter) can be taken as well as cold packs to reduce any post-surgical swelling. You should eat only soft foods. After the first 24 hours, you may be able to continue with regular activities. Wait at least a week before exercising or doing other strenuous work.
Contact our office to schedule a preliminary appointment. In this session, our dentist will listen to any concerns you may have regarding the procedure and take an x-ray of your mouth to see how your wisdom teeth are erupting. After that, you’ll set up an appointment to have your wisdom teeth removed.
Pain and discomfort from wisdom teeth can be stressful and troublesome to deal with. If you need your wisdom teeth extracted, contact our office today.
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*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
