Wisdom Tooth Extractions – Brampton, ON
Professional Wisdom Tooth Removal
Despite their high-sounding name, wisdom teeth can often prove harmful to oral health. These “third molars” cause problems in many cases and put your smile’s long-term stability at risk. Given such facts, we at Salvaggio Dentistry offer wisdom tooth extractions here in Brampton. These removal procedures get rid of your “extra” teeth, keeping your grin strong and resilient as a result. Learn more about them by reading below, or book your consultation in the coming days.
Why Choose Salvaggio Dentistry for Wisdom Tooth Extractions?
- Simple & Surgical Extractions Performed On-Site
- Professional & Experienced Staff
- Extended Hours: Professional Care on Your Schedule
What are Wisdom Teeth?
Also known as third molars, wisdom teeth are the ones that emerge after all other kinds have arrived. They erupt between the ages of 17 and 25 – a person’s “years of wisdom” – and sit in the back of your mouth.
Wisdom teeth are largely unneeded in the present. While they helped our distant human ancestors, they don’t assist with modern diets; they’re thus a vestige of earlier times. This reality has led to fewer people getting such teeth now, whether it’s just one or all four. That said, they don’t always have to be removed when present.
Why Do Wisdom Teeth Need to Be Removed?
Sometimes, wisdom teeth require removal because they harm your smile. Leaving them is risky in such cases, so a dentist will often take them out to prevent issues.
One major reason for wisdom tooth extraction is a lack of space. Since people today have smaller mouths than ancient humans, their smiles often lack room for third molars. The result is that their wisdom teeth can get trapped in the gums, causing pain, infections, and cysts over time. Such trapping also leads to crowding that shifts your other teeth out of place.
You should probably have wisdom teeth removed if you experience the following:
- Pain while eating
- Facial swelling
- Bad breath
- Jaw stiffness
- Difficulty opening the mouth
What to Expect from the Wisdom Teeth Procedure
Modern wisdom tooth extractions tend to follow set steps. However, which of these gets performed will depend on whether your teeth have erupted.
Removal is fairly simple when the wisdom teeth have erupted. In that scenario, our team will first numb your mouth before lifting your tooth with an elevator. We’ll then use forceps to grip your third molar and slowly wiggle it free of its socket.
On the other hand, removal is usually surgical for impacted wisdom teeth. These kinds require some minor incision work before extraction. As for the specifics, please talk to us during your consultation; we’ll outline the details for you.
Recovering from Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Wisdom teeth aren’t “supposed” to come out, so your mouth needs time to heal from their removal. You can make this recovery more effective with the tips and tricks below:
- To reduce swelling, use a cold compress or ice pack.
- Don’t drink through a straw for a few days.
- Take over-the-counter and prescribed pain medications.
- Rinse your mouth with salt water 24 hours after surgery.
- Avoid using tobacco, as it interferes with healing.
- Don’t eat crunchy, hard, or sticky foods.
Please call us if issues arise during your recovery. After all, we can (and will) address any problems relating to your wisdom teeth!