Usually appearing in the rear corners of an adult's mouth between the ages of 16 and 25, wisdom teeth are the last pair of molars to erupt. As additional teeth erupt, this third set of teeth may squeeze them out and is not always effective. Additionally, they could cause issues with your dental hygiene.

Wisdom teeth extractions are widespread, since most individuals do not have enough space in their mouths for them or have other issues. It's the same process as other dental extractions. Your Toronto dentist at Dentistry on Dufferin will have a consultation with you, to discuss the specific method needed for your situation and the reasons an extraction is essential. To reduce any pain, the treatment will be performed under sedation and local anesthetic.

A straightforward extraction could be performed at our Toronto dentistry if your tooth has fully erupted. Using forceps, the tooth may be pulled in one piece or split up into smaller pieces for simpler removal. However, a surgical extraction is often required since wisdom teeth are frequently impacted. Prior to the actual tooth removal, any bone covering the tooth will be removed via an incision created in the gum line during wisdom teeth surgery. You could have sutures or stitches. You will be given a gauze pad to bite down on in order to halt the bleeding. It's common to have some bleeding and edema over the first several days. During this first phase, an ice pack will be beneficial.

Your wisdom teeth may need to be extracted if Toronto's Dentistry on Dufferin is worried about their location in order to prevent further issues. Contact us today if you have any initial concerns about your wisdom teeth.