Gentle Dental Care by Dentists Who Put You First
If you are looking for wisdom teeth removal in Myrtleford, Beechworth, Bright, Wangaratta, look no further than Great Alpine Dental Advanced Aesthetics & Implants. We’ve helped many patients with the safe and gentle removal of wisdom teeth, so you can remain stress-free knowing that your oral health is in good hands.
Our team understands that having teeth removed can be stressful for many patients. So, we make sure you’re treated with quality care and are as comfortable as possible from start to finish. With detailed consultation and dental examination to ensure accurate diagnosis and personalised treatment plans suited to your oral needs, we strive to offer unconditional dental care in a comfortable environment.
Why Do You Need Wisdom Tooth Removal?
Wisdom teeth are located at the back of your upper and lower jaw and usually emerge between the age of 17 and 25. This makes them the last teeth to emerge. However, not everyone will experience the emergence of wisdom teeth, as sometimes they may not grow at all.
Often, there is insufficient space in one’s mouth to accommodate these late-blooming wisdom teeth. As a result, they become ‘impacted’ or otherwise known as being ‘stuck’ in an awkward position. Impacted wisdom teeth can cause many issues. These may include pain and swelling, as well as the promotion of tooth decay.
Some of the other reasons we may recommend wisdom teeth removal are:
- Damage to surrounding teeth: Impacted wisdom teeth can harm neighbouring teeth, mostly the 2nd molars. They can become more prone to dental issues such as decay, gum disease and even bone loss
- Increased risk of infection: When wisdom teeth are impacted, more food and bacteria than usual can get lodged under your gum line. This trapped food debris and bacteria can lead to infection. If left untreated, it can become severe and cause a lot of pain
- Tumours and cysts: Whilst this isn’t very common, cysts and tumours appearing in surrounding areas of the mouth can occur
What to Expect When Having Wisdom Teeth Removed
- The process begins with a digital x-ray of your jaw to assess whether your wisdom teeth need extraction.
- If we think your wisdom teeth need removing, we will provide you with all the information you need before we book you in for the procedure.
- Usually, your wisdom teeth will get removed with you This means you will be fully conscious during the procedure but will not experience any pain and will be relaxed because of the sedation. So, it'll all be over and done without you feeling or seeing a thing!
- After a short in-clinic recovery period, you will be able to go home without the inconvenience of needing to spend the night in the hospital.