Treatments / Oral & maxillofacial surgery
Wisdom Tooth Removal
Wisdom teeth cause trouble when there is not enough room for them, and impacted ones can drive infection, decay in the tooth in front, or cyst formation. Removal here is done by a specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon rather than referred out.
Who this is for
- Pain, swelling or repeated infection around a wisdom tooth
- An impacted tooth showing on an X-ray or scan
- Decay in the wisdom tooth or the molar in front of it
What actually happens
- X-ray or CBCT to see the roots and their relationship to the nerve
- Local anaesthetic, with sedation options discussed where anxiety is a factor
- Surgical removal and sutures where needed
- Written aftercare, and a review
Related treatments
Oral & Minor Surgical Procedures
Surgical extractions, cyst removal, biopsies, frenectomy and pre-prosthetic surgery.
Facial Trauma & Jaw Fractures
Assessment and fixation of facial and jaw fractures, and repair of facial lacerations.
TMJ & Jaw Pain
Jaw joint pain, clicking, locking and dislocation, assessed before anything is done.