Wisdom Teeth Removal in Newtown: Blue Tooth Dental
Have you been suffering from painful, impacted, or partially erupted wisdom teeth for months? It is the right time to go for wisdom teeth removal in Newtown. You might need the help of an expert dental surgeon. Blue Tooth Dental is here for you if you have been too afraid of tooth extraction or worried about the cost and pain-related concerns associated with dental surgery. Let us start a friendly conversation to discuss the options available to you.
What are Wisdom Teeth?
Wisdom teeth, mostly known as third molars, are the last four teeth to erupt. They generally erupt during the late teens or early twenties. By this time, your jawbone has fully grown to its adult size. During your teen years, the jaw is often small. It is so small that it cannot accommodate the new wisdom teeth. Therefore, at this stage, the development of wisdom teeth causes pain, leading to discomfort. It can also lead to more serious issues requiring wisdom teeth removal.
Signs You May Need Wisdom Teeth Removal in Newtown
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, we strongly suggest seeking professional help by contacting our dentist/surgeon.
- Pain that becomes severely worse over a few days.
- Inflammation that becomes excessively and severely worse over time.
- Swollen red gums, pain, jaw stiffness, and a general feeling of being unwell.
- Pain is not relieved by medication.
- Difficulty swallowing or breathing.
- Continued numbness after several days.
After identifying the symptoms, you need to go for a consultation. Problems usually start when wisdom teeth partially come through and get stuck to the adjacent tooth due to a lack of space. Blue Tooth Dental offers a wisdom tooth consultation.
Reasons To Go for Wisdom Teeth Removal
Wisdom teeth can cause serious issues and severe pain. If a problem is detected with the development of your wisdom tooth, you are advised to have it removed as soon as possible. Below are the most common reasons for tooth extraction in Newtown.
What To Expect At The Wisdom Teeth Removal Consultation?
- Our experienced dentist at Blue Tooth Dental will review your dental history.
- They will take X-rays and examine your mouth’s general health and the condition of your wisdom teeth.
- If the dentist detects an issue with your wisdom teeth, surgery may be recommended. You will need to eliminate the issue to avoid any uncomfortable symptoms.
- Early tooth extraction in Newtown is generally the best option as it helps avoid more serious future issues.
- Your dentist may perform the procedure, or you may be referred to a specialist. Our dentists will explain all suitable options and their costs to you.
Our Tooth Extraction in Newtown Dental Expert
You can trust the safe and skilled hands of our visiting dental surgeon, Dr Simon Briggs, to remove impacted wisdom teeth. Dr Briggs comes straight to our practice, meaning you don’t need to worry about the hassle of getting a referral or changing locations. Instead, you can get all the affordable dental care you need in one place.
Overcome Tooth Extraction Fear with IV/Twilight Sedation
Many of us can feel nervous and anxious when it comes to surgery. At Blue Tooth Dental, we can effectively overcome this fear. We offer patients a conscious sedation during dental surgery. Sedation helps by providing anxiety relief and pain control during surgery. It is effective especially during complex and lengthy procedures.
Intravenous Sedation is administered via an injection, like a General Anaesthetic. The drugs used are given intravenously, usually into a vein on the top of the hand or forearm. You will still require a local anaesthetic to exclude pain. During sedation, dentists carefully monitor and record a patient’s breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, heart rhythms and amount of Oxygen in the blood. This ensures the safety of the procedure.
The level of sedation still allows for a limited verbal response or verbal requests. You may have very little or no memory of the procedure whilst under the sedation. We aim for our patients to feel confident, relaxed, and really delighted with the experience and results of the surgery.
After Effects Of Wisdom Teeth Removal Surgery
Immediately After Surgery
Once the surgery is complete, recovery from twilight sedation will be relatively fast. You may feel momentarily sluggish or heavy as the effects of the sedation wear off. Your reflexes will generally be slower than usual. So, it is advisable to have a family member or friend who can take you home. In some cases, patients are advised to stay for a short period, almost an hour, so that the dentist can monitor their condition. This is to ensure you are back to normal before discharging you.
The dentist will also advise you not to engage in intense physical activity. Those that require precision as you may be feeling some of the symptoms for the rest of the day. These symptoms may include headaches, nausea, and drowsiness. You can also expect a lot of swelling in your cheek and jaw. Ice packs are recommended to aid in reducing the swelling.
We will also provide a detailed list of instructions for your continued recovery. This will include foods and drinks you will be able to consume as well as some things to avoid, such as drinking through a straw. You will also be prescribed medication, usually pain killers, to aid with the recovery.
Long Term Recovery
Depending on the severity of your surgery, you will fully recover within a few days or up to two weeks. The jawbone itself will take roughly six weeks to recover. However, you will be able to eat and drink comfortably once the initial wound heals.
Dry Socket- What Is It & How Can You Minimise the Risk?
Dry socket is most prevalent in patients who have undergone wisdom teeth removal in Newtown. However, it is rare in numbers (less than 1-5% of patients). A dry socket occurs due to a lack of a blood clot or is dislodged from the hole in the gums. It results in leaving nerve endings exposed. If a dry socket is left ignored, it can lead to an infection and severe pain.
In most cases, dry socket occurrence is out of our control. However, it may be triggered by alcohol or tobacco. It is best that you avoid these during your recovery period.
Get Consulted About Wisdom Teeth Removal in Newtown Today!
We are your dental solution for all areas of the Inner West of Sydney, with a convenient location in Newtown. If you are experiencing the pain or discomfort associated with the impacted or swollen gum of wisdom teeth, don’t wait.
Call our friendly dentists today to arrange a consultation for wisdom tooth removal or tooth extraction in Newtown.
You can also book an appointment online now.
We will contact you when one of our team members is available.
FAQ's
Removal of the impacted tooth may be the appropriate method if they are impacted, causing pain, infection, crowding, or damage to nearby teeth. Our dentist will assess its position and advise if removal is required.
The treatment is performed under local anaesthesia to ensure it is not painful during the procedure. The treatment may result in mild discomfort that is manageable with appropriate pain relief.
At Blue Tooth Dental, most patients start feeling better within a few days after wisdom teeth removal. Initial healing typically occurs within the first week, while complete healing of the area may take a couple of weeks. We provide personalised aftercare guidance to support a smooth recovery.
We strongly recommend that you follow a soft food diet, including yoghurt, soups, mashed potatoes and smoothies for the first few days after your dental procedure at Blue Tooth Dental. You can gradually return to solid food as healing progresses and as your comfort improves.
No, not all wisdom teeth need removal. Our team at Blue Tooth Dental recommends extraction only for those wisdom teeth that may cause problems such as pain, infection, impaction, or damage to surrounding teeth.