Are you experiencing pain or discomfort from wisdom teeth that haven’t yet pushed through your gums? They may be impacted, possibly infected and unable to erupt. Here to help manage your oral health and well-being, our routine wisdom teeth removal procedure will provide you with instant relief. Request an appointment today for wisdom teeth check up & wisdom teeth removal at our Shepparton clinic.
What Does Wisdom Teeth Removal Procedures Entail?Most people have between one and four wisdom teeth, although some won’t have any at all. A dental scan will ascertain if you do have wisdom teeth. It will also reveal their orientation and we’ll be able to determine if there’s enough space available for them to erupt.
Some wisdom teeth may erupt smoothly and cause no problems. However, if they’re impacted under the gum, they can cause pain, gum infections and in severe cases, damage to your second molar teeth.
While painkillers may help control mild pain and antibiotics or a saltwater wash can help relieve an infected wisdom tooth, these are short-term solutions. This is why, if they’re unable to erupt, we’ll generally recommend a wisdom teeth removal procedure. it’s recommended to familiarise yourself with common impacted wisdom teeth symptoms.
After completing a dental scan, we’ll be able to advise you on whether your wisdom teeth need to be removed.
If your teeth have simple anatomical shapes, we can extract them under a local anaesthetic, here at our practice. Alternatively, if your wisdom teeth are an irregular shape or are severely impacted, we may need to remove them under a general anaesthetic in hospital. In some cases, we may also refer a wisdom teeth removal to a specialist oral surgeon.
In any of the above scenarios, we’ll always take the time to explain the process, aftercare and long-term benefits, tailoring a dental treatment just for you.
To ensure a speedy recovery, we provide you with a detailed aftercare plan. While you may experience swelling, some bleeding and possible bruising, these should subside within the first 24 hours. Our recommended aftercare plan includes the following tips:
Generally, your wisdom tooth socket should take between 2 to 4 weeks to heal the gum tissue. The underlying bone will heal in approximately 6 months.
If you experience excessive bleeding or there is continued pain, fever or swelling, we urge you to get in touch with our team. We’re here to help and will be able to provide the best advice to ensure your quick recovery and ongoing wellbeing.
Sealants are protective coatings applied to the chewing surfaces of molars, filling in grooves where food and bacteria may accumulate. They are especially helpful in preventing cavities in children and teens.
Not necessarily. If wisdom teeth erupt without issues and align well, they can remain. However, many people have them removed due to crowding or alignment problems.
Regular brushing and flossing, especially reaching back to clean the molars, along with routine dental check-ups, are key to maintaining healthy molars. A diet with crunchy fruits and vegetables also promotes molar health.
While tooth extraction procedures were once quite common, advances in dentistry now allow us to save teeth with both preventative and operative treatments. But what happens if your tooth is damaged or decayed beyond repair? Let’s walk you through the steps.
While our aim is always to save your tooth, you may require an extraction if:
Generally requiring only one visit, our caring team will provide you with a thorough overview of our tooth extraction procedure, so you know exactly what to expect.
The steps for a routine extraction include:
After your tooth extraction, we’ll provide you with detailed information on how to care for it at home. This the following includes tips:
If you experience excessive bleeding or there is continued pain, fever or swelling, we urge you to get in touch with our team. We’re here to help and will be able to provide the best advice to ensure your quick recovery and ongoing wellbeing.
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You may feel pressure during the procedure, but the area will be numbed to minimise pain. After the extraction, discomfort or soreness is common, but this can be managed with prescribed or over-the-counter pain relief.
The cost of a tooth extraction depends on the complexity of the procedure. It’s best to contact us for an accurate quote based on your specific needs.
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