General
Wisdom Teeth
Most adults have along the way experienced wisdom teeth problems. This is usually because of the eruption pain that occurs when they are coming through, much like teething in children. However, wisdom teeth are very unique in that they can have an abnormal shape, root formation and eruption position.
How much does it cost to have your wisdom teeth removed?
The cost can vary depending on the extent, severity and procedure involved. But is charged between £350-£450.
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Wisdom Tooth Removal
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What are wisdom teeth?
Quite commonly these teeth can become “impacted” which is the technical term for stuck behind the teeth in front. This is because the angulation they decide to erupt can be somewhat unpredictable.
If they erupt and cause pain, it is usually the soft tissue gum around the tooth which becomes inflammed and becomes a trap for food. This causes further inflammation and swelling around the gum. The opposing wisdom tooth can then bite down on the already inflamed gum causing further swelling and a cycle of recurrent inflammation and infection occurs.
Most of the time this can be treated with good oral hygiene, cleaning the area well either with an electric toothbrush or professionally with a hygienist / dentist. If this persists and the swelling and infection worsens it can result in pain, facial swelling, temperatures and limited mouth opening.
Frequently Asked Questions
This can quite often be due to difficulty in accessing this area as it is right at the back of the mouth. If the inflammation persists, this can cause the gums to swell up and lead to discomfort. If the opposing wisdom tooth compresses these inflamed gums, it can further worsen the pain and swelling.
Whilst the risk of nerve damage is quite low in general, if nerve damage does occur, there can be persistent numbness, pain or altered sensation of the lip, chin and tongue which may or may not recover. This is why it is important to be seen and treated by a suitably trained clinician to assess, diagnose and treat you accordingly.
Deep cleaning – this can be done with a hygienist or dentist who can then provide some oral hygiene instructions to ensure the area is kept as clean as possible.
Smoothing the opposing wisdom tooth – The pain from wisdom teeth can often come from the gums around them being inflammed. On biting, if the opposing wisdom tooth compresses these inflamed tissues it can result in worsening pain and inflammation. By smoothing this opposing wisdom tooth, it can often alleviate the symptoms without having to remove the wisdom tooth with inflamed gums.
Remove the opposing wisdom tooth – Quite similar to the example above, the removal of the opposing wisdom tooth can be considered if smoothing it doesn’t help.
This is usually reserved for situations where the lower wisdom tooth is quite close the nerve (mentioned above) and is at risk of being damaged. This prevents running the risk of damaging the nerve and removes the problem of the opposing wisdom tooth crushing and compressing the inflamed gums.
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