Auckland Wisdom Tooth Removal

Making A Wise Choice

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The above picture is a type of
x-ray image that dentists use
to check the position of
wisdom teeth or as they call
them, third molars.

Lets look at the lower left

corner area. See the very left
most tooth-looking object? See
how it is below and against the
tooth to the right of it? That
tooth is what is called an
impacted wisdom tooth.
Impacted simply means a
tooth that doesnt come in
(erupt) into its correct position
in the mouth like the rest of the
teeth. It gets stuck behind a
tooth or under bone.

Impacted wisdom teeth can cause many problems that are indications for their removal. In this article,
well describe what those problems are and what Auckland wisdom tooth removal services may mean
to you in time, money and your patient experience.

The Problems
Gum tissue: Pericoronitis is a fancy dental term meaning around the crown infection. Wisdom
teeth that have erupted partly into the mouth but still are stuck and never will come in totally, have
loose gum tissue around them. Food particles and bacteria commonly become trapped under the gum
tissue there and cause infections. These infections cause swelling and pain and in many cases
become chronic long lasting) or acute (quick) episodes may require emergency services.

Damage: Impacted wisdom teeth commonly push against the root area of the erupted second molar
tooth next to it as shown in our x-ray picture above. This pushing can cause a process called
resorption in which the root of the erupted second molar tooth is worn away. This process may
cause enough damage so that the second molar needs to be extracted.

Pathology: Impacted wisdom teeth are associated with the formation of cysts and other rarer
pathologies.

Decay: Because of their position so far back in the mouth for tooth brushing with their biting surface
still partly under the gums, wisdom teeth more often than not become decayed, sometimes severely
before the decay is discovered.

Crowding of other teeth: The idea that wisdom teeth should be extracted because they exert
enough force to crowd the rest of the teeth is still debated among dental experts.

Other Reasons For Wisdom Teeth Removal

Orthodontic treatment (braces)
Radiation treatment of the jaws
Reconstruction of the jawbone
Broken jaw in the wisdom tooth area (may be eligible for ACC)

The Experience You Can Expect At The Best Dentists

Everyone is unique, but we can talk about common dental patient wisdom removal experiences.

1. A single wisdom tooth extraction takes about 20 to 30 minutes.

2. If you are having all your wisdom teeth removed, many patients will have either the left or
right upper and lower wisdom teeth removed so they can eat on one side, and speak easier.
Some people elect to have all four removed at one time.
3. Anesthesia types for the extraction procedure depend on discussion between patient and
dentist. You will
receive local anesthetic
and/or sedation or in
some rare cases,
general anesthesia.
4. In most cases the
dentist will make a
small incision (cut) to
remove the wisdom
tooth and then close
the gum tissue back
together with stitches
(sutures).
 5. The dentist will prescribe an appropriate pain medication and in some cases an antibiotic may
be prescribed before and after extraction(s).
6. Healing takes about two days to a week or more depending on the complexity of the
extraction(s). Your dentist will give you specific instructions on immediate home care.

Cost
The cost of Auckland wisdom tooth removal varies depending on the complexity of the necessary
surgery and other miscellaneous costs in the case of general anesthesia. Ask your dentist for an
estimate.

Now that you are wise about wisdom tooth extraction, if you are having difficulties with these teeth,
see the dentists at Stanmore Bay Dental Studio, Whangaparaoa and their affiliated and affordable
dentists at Silverdale. They have all the training, patient oriented care and wisdom to make this
service the highest quality available in Auckland.

Find Us
651 Whangaparaoa Rd
Stanmore Bay, Whangaparaoa
Auckland 0932
09 424 0651
hello@dentalstudio.nz
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