Wisdom Teeth

Is wisdom teeth removal always necessary?

Not necessarily. If there is sufficient space for the tooth they will usually come through without causing any problems. There may be some slight discomfort as they come through, however this is temporary and will disappear once the tooth is fully in position.

What are the main reasons for wisdom tooth extraction?

• Insufficient space for the wisdom tooth to come through, thereby causing pain and discomfort
• Extensive tooth decay
• Repeated infection of soft tissue behind the tooth
• Damage to nearby teeth due to improper tooth alignment

What are the signs and symptoms of impacted wisdom teeth?

It must be understood that once problems with wisdom teeth occur, there is a good chance they have become impacted. There are an array of signs and symptoms that will alert you when something just does not feel right.

The warning signs of impacted wisdom teeth are:

1. Pain and tenderness close to the gums in the back of your mouth
2. Swelling Around the jaw
3. Swollen, tender, red or bleeding gums
4. Headaches

There are varying degrees of impacted wisdom teeth: some are partially impacted with just the crown showing, while others never break through the gums and become fully impacted. In some cases impacted wisdom teeth may not manifest any symptoms.

If you start to experience any of the above signs and symptoms, be sure to visit your dentist and have it checked out immediately.

Our Specialist

Dr. Roy Thomas

Dr. Roy Thomas is our Specialist Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon with over 25 years of clinical experience. He completed his MDS with distinction in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from the Manipal College Of Dental Sciences. He further went on to obtain his Mastership Certificate in Oral Laser Application from University of Vienna, Austria and Certificate in Implantology from Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany.

Dr. Roy’s expertise includes complicated extractions, surgical exposure of un-erupted teeth and removal of impacted wisdom teeth.

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