How does wisdom tooth extraction work?
1. Consultation
At your comprehensive consultation, we examine your wisdom tooth and the surrounding teeth and gums to ensure an extraction is the best course of action for your case. We may take a 3D CBCT scan of your wisdom tooth so we can accurately see how close the roots of your wisdom tooth are to the nearby nerves and vital tissues. We also explain the treatment process and give you the chance to ask any questions.
2. Preparation
On the day of your wisdom tooth extraction, we use local anaesthetic to numb the affected area of your mouth and ensure you remain comfortable throughout. We use painless dental injections and can also provide sedation for more nervous patients.
3. Extraction
To begin your extraction, we gently push the gum back to access your wisdom tooth. If the tooth is easily accessible, we can simply remove it using the atraumatic tooth extraction technique, which minimises trauma to the surrounding tissues. For larger or impacted wisdom teeth, we may need to shave some bone around the tooth, or break it into parts, in order to remove it correctly.
4. Healing
To finish your extraction, we replace your gum and use self-dissolving stitches to hold it in place so it heals well. You may experience some pain and swelling after your wisdom tooth has been removed, but this can be managed with pain medication as advised.
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