Wisdom Tooth Removal in Harrisdale

Painful wisdom tooth

Erupting wisdom tooth can be painful sometimes. It’s important to see your dentist if you’re experiencing tooth pain or discomfort when chewing. They will assess if the problem is with the wisdom tooth or something else. Sometimes the acute pain goes away on its own and wisdom teeth extraction is not required.

Impacted wisdom teeth

A wisdom tooth that has not fully erupted from the gum line is known as an impacted wisdom tooth. It can cause pain, infection, and crowding of other teeth, among many other issues. In some cases, wisdom teeth extraction may be required.

Tooth decay

Partially impacted wisdom teeth are more vulnerable to dental decay (caries) than other teeth. Because it is more difficult to clean, food particles and bacteria collect quickly between the gum and a partially erupted tooth.

When teeth are not adequately cleaned, they might become decayed as a result of improper brushing or an underlying bacterial infection.

Tooth abscess

An abscess is an infection produced by pus in the pulp of a tooth. An abscess can grow between the root of a tooth and the gum tissue surrounding it, or between the root of a tooth and the gum flap that partially covers an impacted tooth.

Infection

Pericoronitis is a condition that needs the removal of wisdom teeth as soon as possible. It most commonly happens when wisdom teeth in the lower jaw have not fully erupted, but it can also occur in the upper third molars. A gum infection is identified by red, swollen gum tissue behind the last visible molar, an unpleasant or foul taste or odour, jaw discomfort when chewing with posterior teeth, and pus leaking from the region.

Swelling of the gums, cheeks, and other jaw areas is also an indication of this condition. A swelling may put pressure on neighbouring tissues and radiate to the ear, causing an earache. If an infection is detected, the ear or sinus problem must be evaluated and treated. They may cause considerable pain throughout the mouth if left untreated.

Your dentist or oral surgeon may use one of three types of anaesthesia depending on the severity and level of comfort of the wisdom tooth extraction.

Local anaesthesia

During an extraction, your dentist will administer a local anaesthesia to you by injection at the extraction site.

Sedation anaesthesia

Sedation anaesthesia is administered by your dentist through an intravenous (IV) line in your arm. You are completely unconscious during the surgery while under sedation anaesthesia. You won’t feel any discomfort, and you’ll have minimal recall of the procedure. You will also be given a local anaesthetic to numb your gums.

General anaesthesia

In some cases, general anaesthesia may be necessary. You may have an IV line in your arm or inhale medication through your nose. You won’t remember anything about the surgery and won’t feel any discomfort when you lose consciousness. Local anaesthesia will also be used to alleviate post-operative discomfort.

Wisdom teeth are extracted by a dentist in the following way:

• A gum incision is made to expose the tooth and bone.
• The tooth root is accessed by removing the bone that blocks it
• Whenever possible, separate the teeth into pieces so that they will be easier to remove.
• Tooth removal
• The area around the tooth needs to be cleaned to ensure no debris from the tooth or the bone is present.
• In some cases, stitches are necessary to promote healing.
• A piece of gauze is placed on the extraction site to control bleeding and facilitate the formation of a blood clot.