Oral Surgery
Wisdom Teeth Removal
When a wisdom tooth needs to come out, what the appointment involves, and what recovery looks like.
When a wisdom tooth needs to come out, what the appointment involves, and what recovery looks like.
Wisdom teeth, or third molars, typically emerge in late teens or early twenties. When they don't have enough room to grow properly, they can cause pain, infection, and damage to adjacent teeth. Not every wisdom tooth needs to come out — some sit harmlessly and are simply monitored. Where removal is advised, we will explain why, what the procedure involves, and the risks, which include bruising, temporary numbness and, uncommonly, longer-lasting nerve symptoms. More difficult cases are referred to an oral surgeon.
What happens from assessment through to aftercare.
Not every wisdom tooth needs to come out. Some sit harmlessly and are simply monitored, so the first step is deciding whether removal is advised at all.
Where removal is advised, we explain why, what the procedure involves, and the risks, which include bruising, temporary numbness and, uncommonly, longer-lasting nerve symptoms.
Local anaesthetic is used to numb the area before the tooth is removed. Sedation options are also available.
The tooth is removed. More difficult cases are referred to an oral surgeon rather than carried out here.
Most patients experience minimal discomfort and can return to normal activities within a few days. We provide detailed aftercare instructions and are available for any post-operative concerns.
Why a wisdom tooth might be removed, and the risks and recovery to weigh against that.
Whether a wisdom tooth needs removing at all is decided after an examination
Local anaesthetic is used to numb the area before the tooth is removed.
Most patients return to normal activities within a few days
More difficult cases are referred to an oral surgeon
If a wisdom tooth is painful or swollen, call 613-321-0265. Whether it needs to come out is decided after an examination, and monitoring is a legitimate outcome.
Common questions about wisdom tooth removal. For anything else, call 613-321-0265.
No. Not every wisdom tooth needs to come out. Some sit harmlessly and are simply monitored. Where removal is advised we explain why before anything is decided.
Wisdom teeth typically emerge in the late teens or early twenties. When they do not have enough room to grow properly they can cause pain, infection and damage to adjacent teeth. Pain or swelling at the back of the mouth, difficulty opening your jaw, red, swollen or bleeding gums, bad breath or an unpleasant taste, and crowding of other teeth are all signs worth having looked at.
The risks include bruising, temporary numbness and, uncommonly, longer-lasting nerve symptoms. We go through these with you before the procedure.
Local anaesthetic is used to numb the area before the tooth is removed, and sedation options are available. Most patients experience minimal discomfort afterwards.
Most patients can return to normal activities within a few days. We provide detailed aftercare instructions and are available for any post-operative concerns.
No. More difficult cases are referred to an oral surgeon.
Call 613-321-0265 and tell us what has happened. We will find you the earliest opening we have.
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