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Are your wisdom teeth causing pain, pressure, or crowding? At Cosmetique Dental™, we provide comprehensive assessment and removal of problematic wisdom teeth in Sydney and Canberra. Our experienced dentists perform this common procedure with a focus on your comfort and safety, helping to prevent future complications and protect the long-term health and alignment of your smile.
Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are the last teeth to erupt at the back of the mouth, typically between the ages of 17 and 25. Wisdom teeth removal is a surgical procedure to extract one or more of these teeth. This is often necessary because most people’s jaws are not large enough to accommodate them, leading to a range of potential problems.
The procedure can involve a simple extraction for a fully erupted tooth or a more complex surgical extraction for teeth that are “impacted”, or stuck beneath the gum line or growing at an angle. At Cosmetique Dental™, we use x-rays and 3D scans to meticulously plan each removal, ensuring a safe and predictable procedure.
Wisdom teeth removal is recommended for patients whose third molars are causing active problems or are positioned in a way that is likely to cause issues in the future. A proactive assessment is the best way to determine if removal is the right course of action to prevent pain, infection, and damage to neighbouring teeth.
We understand that wisdom teeth removal can be a source of anxiety. Our process is designed to ensure you are fully informed, comfortable, and cared for before, during, and after the procedure.
Your journey begins with a thorough examination and advanced imaging, typically an OPG x-ray or a CBCT scan. This gives your dentist a clear view of the position of your wisdom teeth in relation to nerves and other vital structures.
Your dentist will discuss the findings with you and explain the removal process. We will also discuss your comfort options, which can range from local anaesthetic to sleep dentistry (general anaesthetic) for more complex cases or anxious patients.
On the day of the procedure, the area is completely numbed. Your dentist will then skilfully remove the wisdom tooth. For impacted teeth, a small incision is made in the gum to access and remove the tooth, sometimes in sections.
After the procedure, we will provide you with detailed aftercare instructions covering everything from pain management and diet to oral hygiene. Following this guidance is crucial for a smooth, comfortable, and complication-free recovery.
Wisdom teeth removal is common but involves a recovery phase with possible side effects.
Possible Risks:
Recovery and Aftercare:
No, not everyone needs their wisdom teeth removed. If your wisdom teeth are healthy, have fully erupted in the correct position, and you are able to clean them effectively as part of your daily hygiene routine, they can often remain in your mouth without causing any problems.
However, this is often not the case. An assessment with a dentist is essential to determine their status. Using a panoramic x-ray, we can evaluate their position and predict their eruption path, allowing us to recommend removal only when it is truly necessary to protect your long-term oral health.
Recovery from wisdom teeth removal varies from person to person and depends on the complexity of the extraction. It is normal to experience some swelling, bruising, and discomfort for several days following the procedure. Your dentist will recommend pain relief medication to help you manage this.
We advise planning for a few days of rest and sticking to a soft food diet. It is critical to avoid smoking or drinking through a straw, as this can dislodge the blood clot that forms in the socket and lead to a painful condition called “dry socket.” We will provide you with a comprehensive guide to ensure your recovery is as swift and comfortable as possible.
A simple extraction is performed on a tooth that is fully visible and erupted above the gum line. The procedure involves gently loosening the tooth and lifting it from its socket. It is typically a more straightforward process.
A surgical extraction is required when a tooth is impacted, meaning it is trapped fully or partially beneath the gum and bone. This procedure requires the dentist to make a small incision in the gum tissue to access and remove the tooth. The tooth may need to be divided into smaller sections to be removed safely.
The most common risks are swelling, bleeding, infection, and dry socket. Following your dentist’s aftercare instructions helps reduce these risks.
Visit our dental clinics in North Sydney, the Sydney CBD, Bondi Junction, Parramatta, Macquarie Park, Hornsby and Canberra for wisdom teeth removal.
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