Having your wisdom teeth removed is a common procedure
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Wisdom teeth are sometimes called third molars and generally appear sometime between the age of 15-25. You may have as few as one, as many as four or none at all. In many cases, they will fit neatly into the mouth next to other teeth without causing a problem, but in other cases, they will become impacted or cause movement in other teeth and will need to be removed.
Advantages of Removing Your Wisdom Teeth
Timely removal of wisdom teeth can help prevent future problems from developing, which may cause damage to existing teeth and the jawbone.
Impacted wisdom teeth can repeatedly become infected, especially if they have partially erupted, as they are more prone towards trapping bacteria. Treating these infections with antibiotics is not an effective and long-term solution.
Disadvantages of Removing Your Wisdom Teeth
The procedure to remove badly impacted or infected wisdom teeth is not without risk, and most people will experience some mild discomfort for a few days after treatment. It can be harder to remove wisdom teeth in older patients, as teeth tend to fuse to the bone as we age. Any tooth extraction carries a small risk of dry socket.
Wisdom teeth are considered 'impacted' when they have no place to go or grow. If left in your mouth, they may grow at an angle, destroying other teeth or capturing bacteria and causing an infection. It is prevalent for teeth to become infected in times of stress.
Not all dentists can remove wisdom teeth. However, at Painfree Dentistry, we have a variety of techniques (including intravenous sedation) to make wisdom teeth removal a comfortable process that can often be completed easily in one visit.
Learn More About Wisdom Teeth Extraction in Parramatta
We will tell you when you visit us if we think that your wisdom teeth need to be removed. If you feel pain in your wisdom teeth or surrounding gums, don't hesitate to contact our office to schedule a consultation.
Not all impacted wisdom teeth will cause pain alerting you there is a problem.