WISDOM TEETH SURGERY
Surgical extraction of wisdom teeth is one of the most common procedures undertaken by Dr.Garg at TOMIS.
Dr.Garg works with some of the best Anaesthetists in the state to help ensure that your surgery is safe, effective and pain-free allowing you to recover quickly and get back to life.
The most common reason for a patient to be referred for wisdom teeth surgery is due to the wisdom teeth becoming impacted.
As well as being very painful, impacted wisdom teeth can cause an array of issues such as infection, tooth decay and damage to neighbouring teeth and gums. Sometimes wisdom teeth may need to be removed due to disease or the presence of cysts and tumours around the wisdom teeth.
Your orthodontist may even refer your for wisdom tooth surgery either before or after orthodontic treatment.
FAQS:
Does everyone have wisdom teeth?
No, although most people develop wisdom teeth either during their late teen years or in early adulthood, not everyone gets their third set of molars. Your dentist / surgeon will be able to see if you have wisdom teeth, and in some cases an x-ray or CT scan may be taken to identify their exact position and alignment.
Do you have to remove wisdom teeth?
No, it is not always necessary to have wisdom teeth removed. Sometimes wisdom teeth remain healthy and aligned, and can remain in the mouth without causing any problems.
Wisdom teeth generally need to be removed in cases where they have become impacted as this can cause a number of issues, including infection, tooth decay and damage to the other teeth.
The wisdom teeth may also need to be removed if they erupt at the wrong angle, or when the jaw is not big enough to accommodate any extra teeth.
What age do wisdom teeth come through-
Wisdom teeth generally come through in the late teenage years or in the early twenties, between the ages of 17 and 25 years old.
They are located at the back of the mouth, and are generally identified with the use of an x-ray. You may not be aware that you have wisdom teeth, particularly if they have not caused you any oral health issues, or if they have remained under the gum line.
What are impacted wisdom teeth?
Impacted wisdom teeth refer to the third molars at the back of the mouth that don’t have enough space to emerge properly.
What are some common symptoms of an impacted wisdom tooth?
Intense pain in the mouth, which may radiate all the way to the ear or throat; an infection in the mouth; facial swelling; and swelling of the gum line in the back of the mouth.
What does wisdom tooth removal surgery involve?
In most cases, the procedure for the removal of wisdom teeth is no different to the extraction of other teeth. A wisdom tooth may need to be removed in either one piece or sectioned prior to removal, depending on the severity of the case as well as the location and position of the tooth.
In complex cases, it might be necessary for your surgeon to make an incision and remove some bone to aid the extraction process.