Wisdom Teeth Extraction Bridgeman Downs | Zen Dental Studio Brisbane

What are wisdom teeth? Wisdom teeth or third molars are the last teeth in the very back of your mouth. They generally start to come through or erupt during late teenage years to early adulthood. Some people may not have all 4 wisdom teeth, or may have none at all. What is an impacted wisdom tooth? If there is not enough space in the mouth, wisdom teeth may start growing at an angle instead of coming through upright. If a wisdom tooth gets stuck under your gum or doesn’t have enough room to break through the gum, it’s considered “impacted.” Impacted wisdom teeth are more prone to disease, tooth decay, cysts and other dental problems. When do I need to get my wisdom teeth removed? Wisdom teeth removal are often indicated when there is a problem or they may be removed prophylactically if there is concern that it may lead to potential problems. Sometimes, monitoring and observing wisdom teeth positioning may be all that is required. Impacted wisdom teeth may erupt partly through the gum and a small portion of tooth may be seen in the gum tissue. This is known as a partially impacted wisdom tooth. Due to the position, food can become trapped between the gums or the adjacent teeth, making cleaning more difficult, and leading to decay. When the tooth presses on the surrounding teeth and gums, it can cause pressure pain in the area. Will wisdom teeth removal hurt? Simple wisdom teeth removal is generally easier to remove. Impacted wisdom teeth need raising your gum, removal of bone over the wisdom tooth and then removal of the wisdom tooth. Some post-operative pain and discomfort is expected as this is a minor surgical procedure. If you opt in, for an additional fee, healing cells from your blood can be taken from your arm and placed in the tooth removal site. This specialised procedure generally speeds up recovery and reduces post-operative pain and swelling.