What causes Wisdom Tooth pain
Often wisdom teeth become impacted in the jaw (wedged or stuck). They can cause problems with infection, pain, or decay, (sometimes in the adjacent tooth). Less common problems are cyst formation in the jaw, migration or eruption.
Do I need my wisdom teeth removed?
Not always! But if they look likely to cause problems, surgery is easier, recovery is faster, and the chance of complications such as nerve damage is less when you are younger.
It's best to visit us for a consultation and an individual assessment to find out whether your wisdom teeth need to be removed, or are able to be left to erupt or stay buried. Your consultation will include a clinical and x-ray assessment, and sometimes a 3D CT scan to fully assess the risk of nerve damage.
What you need to know about Wisdom Tooth Extraction
With modern techniques and medication, wisdom tooth extraction is not nearly as bad as people tell you it will be! There are a number of options to make you comfortable during the procedure, such as sedation, general anaesthetic, and modern pain management medication to minimise post-operative discomfort.
These options can be discussed at a consultation appointment with your surgeon.
Wisdom teeth removal recovery
The recovery process following removal of your wisdom teeth will usually take a few days. We have some detailed information on what you should expect during the recovery period on this page.