Relieve Pain and Protect Your Oral Health with Wisdom Teeth Extractions

Are your wisdom teeth causing crowding or discomfort? Flinders Dental Practice offers wisdom teeth removal services in Flinders, Victoria, to alleviate pain and protect oral health. Visit Dr. Chris Wooldridge and the team today and take the first step toward pain relief.

Why do I need to remove my wisdom teeth?

Wisdom teeth are the last molars to erupt, usually in the late teenage years or early twenties. There isn’t enough room in the jawbone at this age for wisdom teeth to come in properly. Oftentimes, wisdom teeth grow at an angle or remain partly or wholly impacted (trapped) in the jawbone. 

Not all wisdom teeth need removal. We don’t need to extract your third molars if they emerge completely and are less likely to cause future problems. However, removing your wisdom teeth becomes necessary if they:

  • Remain impacted in the jawbone
  • Cause pain
  • Cause swollen gums
  • Increase the risk of infections
  • Create overcrowding
  • Push against nearby structures
  • Cause cysts or tumors

Regular dental exams and X-rays help determine whether wisdom teeth should be removed or monitored for potential issues.

How are wisdom teeth removed?

The dentist will establish the position of your wisdom teeth with dental X-rays. The type of extraction depends on whether your tooth is ingrown or has fully emerged above the gums.

  • Simple extractions: If your tooth is visible and accessible in the mouth, the doctor will pull it out with a simple extraction. For this extraction, the dentist gently loosens the tooth from its ligaments before pulling it out in one piece.
  • Surgical extractions: Impacted wisdom teeth can’t be extracted with simple extractions. The dentist will incise your gums to access the wisdom tooth. Removal of the underlying bone may be necessary for fully impacted teeth. The doctor may also need to sever the tooth into several pieces for easier removal. Once we remove the tooth, we’ll close the wound with stitches to kick-start healing.

Our wisdom teeth extractions are painless, and recovery is faster than many patients expect. We use powerful anesthetics to ensure you don’t feel pain during the procedure. Our team will also give you aftercare instructions to minimize post-op complications and speed up healing.

Why is wisdom teeth removal important?

Wisdom tooth removal provides peace of mind for your smile’s future. Even though wisdom teeth don’t bother you now, removal avoids future health problems. 

Benefits of removing wisdom teeth include.

  • Pain relief: Wisdom teeth removal relieves tooth pain and pressure on the nearby structures.
  • Improved oral health: Eliminates hard-to-clean wisdom teeth that can trap bacteria, leading to cavities and gum disease.
  • Save money: Removing your teeth early saves your wallet from costly restorative treatments.
  • Prevent shifts: Keep your teeth perfectly aligned by extracting wisdom teeth before they push or crowd your teeth.
  • Prevent cysts and bone damage: Although rare, impacted wisdom teeth can cause cysts that damage surrounding bone and teeth if left untreated.

Do you need wisdom teeth extraction?

Many patients wait until wisdom teeth cause problems. Prevent problems before they start with gentle wisdom teeth removal in Flinders, VIC. Call (03) 5989-1129 and schedule a consultation with Flinders Dental Practice. Our patients appreciate how this proactive care prevents future health complications.