Wisdom Teeth Explained
The majority of people are born with four wisdom teeth, one in each corner of the mouth behind the molars.
If you are currently experiencing issues with your wisdom teeth, or want to take a proactive approach to your oral health, come see us at our clinic near Holland Park West.
$79 Wisdom Tooth Consult
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Wisdom Teeth Removal Holland Park West
The third set of molars is called wisdom teeth. When wisdom teeth begin to erupt in adulthood, they can cause jaw pain, discomfort, bleeding gums and bad breath!
Wisdom teeth tend to develop anywhere from the late teens until the mid-twenties, but there are cases where this happens earlier or later in life. It’s rare, but you might not have a third set of molars. Some people’s wisdom teeth just never break through the gum or don’t develop at all! If this is the case, you may not have any issues and may not require extraction.
If you have wisdom teeth, they often cause pain and discomfort because they cannot erupt due to a blockage. You also may not have enough room in your mouth, leading to crowding and alignment issues. Wisdom teeth extraction is a standard dental procedure. Our dentists near Holland Park West will provide exceptional dental care at an affordable price.
The main reason to remove wisdom teeth include:
- No space for it to erupt
- Impacted
- Causing damage to the adjacent teeth
- Infection or cyst around the wisdom tooth
- Causing pain or pressure
- Causing a gum infection (pericoronitis)
- Early removal due to higher risk of issues while roots are yet to fully form
- Unable to clean adequately
- Orthodontic reasons
At Your Consultation
When you arrive at our clinic near Holland Park West, we will take a full mouth image with our OPG x-ray machine. This image shows the wisdom teeth sitting inside the gums. From this image, we can see if there has been any damage to your mouth.
Our dentists will also perform a thorough exam to check for infection or decay.
Surgery and Post Operative Care
If you’re after a local Holland Park West dentist who is trustworthy and welcoming, you’re looking for the experienced team at Dentists In Annerley.
Our local South Brisbane dentists will ensure you are safe and comfortable during your wisdom teeth extraction. We offer IV sedation, nitrous oxide, and local anaesthetic—or we can provide general anaesthetic at the hospital for very nervous patients.
You will most likely be prescribed medication for pain and recovery.
Please allow 3-4 days for healing after the procedure. To help with the process, we suggest relaxing for the first 24 hours. Let us know if you require a medical certificate.
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