Wisdom Tooth Extraction

You’ll receive a local anaesthetic injection to numb the gum area, so you won’t feel any pain during the procedure. Sedation or general anaesthesia may also be available to help you feel relaxed or sleep through the extraction. These additional options are typically used when teeth are difficult to remove or if you experience dental anxiety.

Wisdom teeth play an important role in breaking down and chewing food effectively. Keeping all your natural teeth helps preserve your jaw structure and overall oral health. Since natural teeth are always preferable to artificial replacements, if your wisdom teeth aren’t causing problems, they can remain functional and useful throughout your life.

Recovery from wisdom teeth removal typically takes one to two weeks on average. However, most people can return to school, work, and daily routines within three to five days. Your surgeon will provide detailed postoperative instructions to keep you comfortable during the healing process.

Wisdom teeth usually emerge and are removed between ages 17 and 25. However, some people keep their wisdom teeth well into their 50s without issues or complications.

Wisdom teeth removal rarely causes long-term complications in most cases. However, surgery may be necessary to remove impacted wisdom teeth. This surgery is typically performed with anaesthesia to ensure your comfort and safety during the procedure.

It’s important not to delay treatment for a wisdom tooth infection. Within a few weeks or months, an infection can spread and become a serious health emergency requiring immediate attention.

No, wisdom teeth removal will not alter your facial features long-term. These teeth are located at the back of your mouth, and their removal won’t cause visible changes to your face structure or appearance. You may notice minor swelling immediately after extraction, but this resolves during healing.