Extractions/Tooth Removal
When the tooth is severely decayed or there is abscess formation, removal of the tooth is advised to prevent the infection to spread further into other areas of head and neck.
Wisdom tooth removal
Wisdom teeth are called third molars, usually not seen in the mouth until people are in their late teens, twenties or even older.
If the jaw does not have enough room to accommodate the wisdom tooth, the tooth will become impacted
When an impacted tooth pushes through the gum, an infection can start around the gum region. This infection and inflammation can cause pain, swelling and jaw stiffness, swallowing may be painful.
You have a choice of removal of wisdom tooth in a dental chair with Local Anaesthesia or in a hospital under General Anaesthesia.
An incision is made to open the gums to remove the wisdom tooth. A small portion of the bone removed to provide access to the tooth. The tooth may be divided into segments so it can be removed safely and easily. The incision in the gums may have to be closed with stitches, that are either dissolved or removed at the review appointment. You will be given a set of instructions to follow after the procedure.
Some of the potential post operative problems could be swelling, paraesthesia, dry socket, trismus of lower jaw, fever, excessive bleeding.
