Wisdom Teeth Removal

Wisdom teeth, the third molars, that most people develop and erupt normally between the ages of 18 and 24. They are called ‘wisdom teeth’ as we are meant to be ‘smart’ and full of wisdom at this age. Wisdom teeth (or third molars) provide extra strength when it comes to chewing tough food. It’s common for wisdom teeth to be impacted, as they don’t have enough room for them to come through. While there are reasons for wisdom teeth not to come though in the mouth, but the reasons they need extraction due to

• Infection
• Crowding
• Cyst formation
• Damage to other molars
• Severe pain

Most people are fine having their wisdom teeth removed in the dental chair under local anesthetic, anti anxiety drugs and laughing gas while watching TV or listening to music. But we can organise for the wisdom teeth removal to be done in hospital, under a general anaesthetic at an additional cost.

All minor and major dental treatments have their own risks and benefits. The removal of wisdom teeth is a surgical or invasive procedure that carries risk, for further information please consult with our dentist.