Having wisdom tooth pain? Joy can help!

Wisdom teeth should be removed when they risk or cause issues with your dental health, such as:

• Tooth decay (cavities)
• Infection or abscesses of the surrounding gums (pericoronitis)
• Cysts associated with the wisdom tooth
• Impaction, leading to bacterial accumulation
• Bite problems

Symptoms of a wisdom tooth problem include:

• Tooth or jaw pain
• Headaches
• Swelling in gums and face
• Sensitivity to pressure
• Bumps on gums

You may not have symptoms at first. Get examined by a dentist.

Here’s what to expect when removing wisdom teeth at Joy Dental:

Consult:

• We take digital x-rays, and sometimes 3D CBCT scans.
• We assess the condition of your third molars before informing you of your treatment choices.

Removal Procedure(s):

• We administer local anaesthesia.
• If possible, a simple extraction using dental forceps or elevators will be the preferred removal method.
• If surgery is needed, a small surgical incision is made, followed by removal of any blockage from the surrounding bone, and sectioning the wisdom tooth into smaller pieces for removal.
• If needed, a few stitches are placed to ensure good wound closure and reduction of bleeding.
• We apply gauze and explain your aftercare after your procedure is completed.

Extractions can be a simple or a surgical procedure. If you have a crooked or impacted wisdom tooth, our dentists may need to make a small incision in the gumline to effectively remove it.

Joy Dental takes a conservative approach to tooth extractions. We only remove teeth that are actively causing or likely to cause you pain or dental health issues.

These days, the procedure is relatively painless, with very little discomfort. We administer local anaesthesia, using a patient and comfortable approach to make you feel at ease. Afterwards, you’ll receive pain medication.

Most wisdom teeth extractions take under an hour, even if removing all 4 wisdom teeth. You may spend as little as 10-20 minutes in the dental chair per tooth!

The procedure is sometimes split into 2 appointments. Complex cases, such as severely impacted wisdom teeth, may require more time.

The wisdom tooth extraction recovery period is usually around 3 to 4 days. Many patients resume work or school within a day.

There may be some soreness, swelling, and minor bleeding, but regular use of medication as prescribed, ice pack, warm salt water, and gauze do help the healing process.