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Wisdom Tooth Removal In Leicester

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Wisdom Tooth Removal In Leicester

Wisdom teeth are usually the later teeth in the mouth to develop, they form approximately between the ages of 17-19.

Although the majority live pain-free lives with their wisdom teeth, there is a chance these teeth can become trapped beneath the gum line due to the lack of space in the dental arch to allow them to erupt ‘normally’ and pain free.

When they are trapped or locked in the bone, they are referred to as impacted wisdom teeth. This is what causes some people significant pain or discomfort.

Impacted Wisdom Teeth Symptoms

The lack of eruption or partial eruption can cause these molars to produce various symptoms and issues that may require surgical attention, thus patients needing wisdom tooth removal in Leicester. These include:

Infection

Bad Breath

Pain & Headaches

Jaw Ache

Bleeding Gums

Unpleasant Taste

Wisdom Tooth Removal Leicester Process

The surgery should take about 45 minutes. With anaesthesia, you shouldn’t feel any pain or discomfort. Depending on what type of sedation is used, you may be asleep or conscious during the surgery.

Sedation or Anaesthesia?

The majority of patients who have their wisdom teeth removed are under local anaesthesia. The local anaesthesia will block any pain from the gum area where your impacted wisdom teeth are, this does mean you will stay ‘awake’ whilst your wisdom teeth are removed. If however, you are a nervous patient, you are recommended to be sedated as well as being under local anaesthesia to help you relax whilst the oral surgery specialist removes your tooth or teeth.

Numbing

Our surgeon then starts by numbing the wisdom teeth and their surrounding tissues with a local anaesthetic.

Tissue Removal

The surgeon removes any gum tissue covering the area where the wisdom tooth is located to access the tooth.

Possible Bone Removal

An impacted wisdom tooth could be fully or partially covered with bone. If this is the case, a high-speed hand piece is used to drill through and remove the bone covering the tooth.

Loosening And/Or Sectioning Of The Tooth

hen the impacted wisdom teeth are visible to the dentist, various surgical instruments are used to gently loosen them from any connective tissue in the tooth's socket. The surgeon may also cut the tooth into sections to allow for easier removal.

Possible Stitching

Now that the wisdom teeth are gone, the surgeon may add stitches to close up the area. This is sometimes necessary when impacted wisdom teeth are removed or when the dentist feels the patient will better heal with stitches in place.

Wisdom Tooth Removal in Leicester

How Much Does It Cost

Upper Jaw Removal

Final price based on assessment of complexity

^£ 185 _/From

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Lower Jaw Removal

Final price based on assessment of complexity

^£ 250 _/From

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Help & FAQ

General Questions

Here are some common questions regarding impacted wisdom teeth answered.

WHY SHOULD WISDOM TEETH BE REMOVED?

Removing wisdom teeth can not only resolve current problems with overcrowding and misalignment but can also help prevent more serious issues such as infection, decay, and jaw and nerve damage.

IS IT BETTER TO HAVE WISDOM TEETH REMOVED EARLY?

Yes. We recommend that wisdom teeth should be removed before they start causing problems. Removing wisdom teeth is easier in young patients because the roots aren’t fully developed and the jaw bone is less dense. Additionally, healing and recovery times will be shorter for younger people.

DO WISDOM TEETH ALWAYS NEED REMOVING?

The NHS states 'wisdom teeth don't usually need to be removed if they're impacted but aren't causing any problems. This is because there's no proven benefit of doing this and it carries the risk of complications.'

HOW LONG IS RECOVERY AFTER WISDOM TEETH ARE REMOVED?

Your specific recovery will depend on many factors, including your age, overall health, and the difficulty of the extraction. Most patients will experience some swelling and mild discomfort after surgery, and you will be limited to a soft diet until the discomfort passes.

Wisdom Tooth Removal In Leicester