Interested in wisdom teeth removal? Get in touch with your nearest Bupa practice. They can help you book an orthodontic consultation and answer any queries.
Often, wisdom tooth removal is a straightforward procedure that your dentist will be able to do at the dental practice, under local anaesthesia. If your tooth
Private wisdom tooth removal costs can vary widely by practice and depend on the complexity of the procedure. We are transparent about our pricing and won't
Do I really need to have my wisdom teeth removed?
These days, oral surgery to remove wisdom teeth is a standard practice -- almost a rite of passage for young adults.
It's not always necessary, though.
Still, just because your wisdom teeth aren’t a source of pain doesn’t mean there’s nothing wrong.
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How You Prepare
Your dentist may perform the procedure in the office.
However, if your tooth is deeply impacted or if the extraction requires an in-depth surgical approach, your dentist may suggest you see an oral surgeon.
In addition to making the area numb with local anesthetic, your surgeon may suggest sedation to allow you to be more comfortable during the pro.
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Is it really wise to have your wisdom teeth removed?
To avoid this painful rigmarole, your dentist may recommend having your wisdom teeth removed before they can make trouble, even if you feel totally fine.
If you need your wisdom teeth removed, it really is..wise..to have the procedure done when you’re younger if possible rather than put it off.
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Overview
Wisdom tooth extraction is a surgical procedure to remove one or more wisdom teeth — the four permanent adult teeth located at the back corners of your mouth on the top and bottom.
If a wisdom tooth doesn't have room to grow (impacted wisdom tooth), resulting in pain, infection or other dental problems, you'll likely need to have it pulled.
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Risks
Most wisdom tooth extractions don't result in long-term complications.
However, removal of impacted wisdom teeth occasionally requires a surgical approach that involves making an incision in the gum tissue and removing bone.
Rarely, complications can include:.
1) Painful dry socket, or exposure of bone when the post-surgical blood clot is lost from .
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What to expect when getting your wisdom teeth pulled?
What to expect when getting wisdom teeth removed.
Healing.
Normal healing after tooth extraction should be as follows:
- The first two days after wisdom teeth removal surgery are generally the most uncomfortable
- there is usually some swelling
On the third day, you should be more comfortable and, although still swollen, can usually begin a ..
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What You Can Expect
During the procedure
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Why It's Done
Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are the last permanent teeth to appear (erupt) in the mouth.
These teeth usually appear between the ages of 17 and 25.
Some people never develop wisdom teeth.
For others, wisdom teeth erupt normally — just as their other molars did — and cause no problems.
Many people develop impacted wisdom teeth — teeth that don't h.
