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Prevent pain and further damage
At Advanced Dental Care Clinic, we provide wisdom teeth removal for patients across the Gold Coast. Our approach focuses on careful assessment, clear communication, and recommending treatment only when necessary.
Our team understands that dental extractions can feel overwhelming for many patients. We take the time to explain the procedure, discuss your treatment options, and provide guidance throughout the process.
Wisdom teeth are the final molars located at the back of the upper and lower jaw. They typically begin to erupt between the ages of 17 and 25, although this can vary between individuals. Some people may have fewer than four wisdom teeth, while others may have additional molars.
For some patients, wisdom teeth grow through normally without causing any issues. However, wisdom teeth can sometimes become impacted, partially erupted, crowded, or difficult to clean, which may contribute to pain, swelling, infection, decay, or gum problems.
When wisdom teeth are fully erupted, they can often be removed in a similar way to other teeth. However, impacted wisdom teeth may require a more complex surgical procedure.
Wisdom teeth removal may be considered if you are experiencing:
Our team will assess your teeth and discuss whether removal is appropriate for your situation.
If a tooth extraction is required, we can also discuss options for replacing missing teeth where appropriate. Treatment options may include:
These options may help restore function and appearance following tooth loss.
If you are experiencing wisdom tooth pain or have been advised that your wisdom teeth may require removal, contact Advanced Dental Care Clinic in Oxenford to arrange an assessment.
Most patients do not have jaws large enough to house the incoming wisdom teeth. This means that often when the teeth are erupting there is nowhere for them to go. The lack of space cause wisdom teeth to remain partially or fully impacted within the gum. In other words only part of the tooth will erupt or none at all.
When this happens further damage will generally occur, affecting the surrounding teeth as well as gums and jaw overall. The most common cause for concern for most patients is pain. Wisdom teeth sit very close the underlying nerve and will often cause a dull ache and even tingling all along the jawline.
If teeth have partially erupted there will be an increased risk of infection and decay as they are extremely difficult to clean, there can often even be irregular holes and flaps in the gums which promote bacteria growth in these areas
Impacted teeth will also have a tendency to lean into neighbouring teeth causing movement and crowding or your smile. This movement and crowding will often undo any previous orthodontic treatment that has occurred which is understandably frustrating for patients.
In rare cases, wisdom teeth will not cause patients any problems and the will not require for them to be removed. However, as you can see there are a multitude of possible problems that can occur which can have long term effects to a patient’s overall mouth. Having the teeth removed is the only way to ensure the prevention of further damage.
Call today for an assessment for wisdom teeth removal Gold Coast . If you are experiencing any jaw pain or have noticed your wisdom teeth erupting, call us today or contact us to organise a wisdom teeth removal assessment.
Disclaimer: Certain cases may still require referral to a specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon where clinically deemed necessary.
Note: *Please note the results of this treatment may vary from patient to patient. Be sure to consult with your dentist for an individualised treatment. For more information and considerations, please refer here.
Frequently Asked Questions
The extraction of wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, is like other surgeries in that one expects to have some discomfort, bleeding and sometimes swelling. There are ways to reduce the pain such as applying ice packs to the side of your face and taking analgesic medication.
It is advised that after surgery, you rest and follow the instructions on home care given to you by your dentist or surgeon. Do not drive or engage in active exercise. Eat soft foods and drink lots of water.
Some problems caused by wisdom teeth are infection, crowding, pain, cysts, ulcers, food trap, cavities and even melting away of the next molar. Any of these problems can get worse if the cause is not treated.
First an examination and x-rays will be needed before an estimate of the cost for the removal of wisdom teeth are available. The costs depend on complexity, whether the removal is simple or surgical, and whether a general anaesthetic or just local anaesthetic is used. Specialist Oral Surgeons are usually more expensive than General Dentists.