Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Wisdom Teeth Extraction in Aurora, ON
Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Keep Your Oral Health in Check with Wisdom Teeth Removal
If you’re experiencing pain at the back of your mouth, your wisdom teeth may be coming in. Wisdom teeth are the third molars that typically erupt in our late teens or early twenties and can cause many dental issues. At ABN Family Dental, we can address your concerns and perform wisdom teeth removal in Aurora, Ontario.
Wisdom Teeth
Common Problems with Wisdom Teeth and Why They Need to Be Removed
Wisdom teeth are the last set of molars to develop. While some people have no issues when their wisdom teeth come in, many others experience complications that can affect their oral health, which is why they need to be extracted.
Impacted Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth are often impacted, meaning they are trapped under the gum tissue or jawbone and cannot fully emerge. Impacted wisdom teeth can cause pain, swelling, infection, and even damage to nearby teeth. They can grow at an angle, pushing against other molars, or remain fully trapped, increasing the risk of cysts or abscesses.
Crowding
When there isn’t enough space for wisdom teeth to erupt properly, they can push against neighbouring teeth, causing crowding and shifting of your other teeth. This is especially concerning for patients who’ve undergone orthodontic treatment, as wisdom teeth can undo years of alignment work by moving teeth out of place.
Gum Infections and Tooth Decay
When there isn’t enough space for wisdom teeth to erupt properly, they can push against neighbouring teeth, causing crowding and shifting of your other teeth. This is especially concerning for patients who’ve undergone orthodontic treatment, as wisdom teeth can undo years of alignment work by moving teeth out of place.
Damage to Adjacent Teeth
Impacted wisdom teeth that grow sideways or at an angle can press against the roots of neighbouring teeth, causing damage to the adjacent tooth structure or leading to bone loss in the jaw. This pressure can weaken surrounding teeth, sometimes resulting in the need for additional dental work.
What to Expect
What to Expect During Wisdom Tooth Extraction in Aurora
We’ll start with a comprehensive exam and X-rays to assess the position of your wisdom teeth and determine if extraction may be necessary. If extraction or removal is recommended, we offer local anesthesia to numb the area, and for more complex cases, sedation options can be discussed to help you relax during the procedure. Depending on your case, we may perform a simple extraction if the tooth is fully erupted or a surgical extraction if the tooth is impacted.
After removal, we’ll provide detailed aftercare instructions to support healing and prevent complications such as dry sockets or infections. Depending on the complexity of the case, most people recover within a few days to a week.