At King East Dental, we know that it is scary and upsetting to have to remove a tooth. We can assure you that we are here to take care of you and want you to have a comfortable experience.
Please feel free to ask any questions and communicate with us throughout the procedure.
Wisdom teeth: We perform most wisdom tooth extractions right here in the clinic! We also try our best to make this as pleasant of an experience as possible with our gentle, yet skilled, hands.
If you are anxious at all please let us know. There are many options available for you to improve your experience.
What are wisdom teeth and when should they be removed? Wisdom teeth are normal teeth at the very back of the jaw. They usually don’t show up until 18 years of age. Because they are the last teeth to come through, sometimes there is not enough room left for them in the jaw which causes them to come through at the wrong angle.
This can cause food to accumulate, thus , irritating the tissues around them (pericoronitis). If in this condition lasts too long, an infection can develop. In this case, an antibiotic can temporarily settle the symptoms of the infection but the problem will return if you don’t have the wisdom tooth removed.
FAQ wisdom teeth
Q: Does everyone have wisdom teeth?
A: No. However, most people have four- one in each corner of the mouth.
Q: Do wisdom teeth have to be removed?
A: Not always. Often they come out straight into the mouth without any problems
Q: At what age do wisdom teeth come through?
A: Wisdom teeth normally come through at about age 18 to 20
They can come out as early as age 15 and some people have even had them come out at age 65!
Q: How much time I need to take off work?
A: Usually 2 to 3 days.
Q: How much pain will there be?
A: There’s always some discomfort after any surgery however it should be able to be managed with painkillers.
Q: What am I expected to eat afterwards?
A: Anything that you can chew but expect to cut things into small pieces for the first few days because you’ll find it hard to open wide.
Q: Do I need someone to look after me?
A: It would be wise to have someone around for the first 2 to 3 days.
Q: How much will it cost?
A: Your surgeon will give you an estimate of how much it costs after they see x-rays and see what will be involved in removing the tooth.