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Wisdom Teeth

What are wisdom teeth?

Your wisdom teeth are the last to erupt at the back of the mouth, usually between the ages of 18 and 22. Sometimes they appear many years later.

Nowadays people often have jaws that are too small for all 32 teeth with some mouths only having 28 teeth or less. So if all other teeth are present and healthy, there may not be enough space for the wisdom teeth to come through properly.

Do wisdom teeth always cause problems?

No. If there is sufficient space for them to erupt into, then they give no problems. As the wisdom tooth erupts into the mouth, it can cause soreness – like teething pain but in adults!

Why Do We Need To Remove Wisdom Teeth?

If there is not enough space for wisdom teeth to erupt properly into they get impacted (stuck) against the next tooth. Food and plaque can lodge between the teeth, and the area is usually very difficult to clean. This can lead to decay of the wisdom tooth and the adjacent tooth, and gum infection leading to a swelling and soreness.

What can I do to help myself?

  • Initially, gargling with warm salt water will help.
  • Using a small single tufted style tooth brush to clean effectively and remove food and bacteria will help reduce risk of infection.
  • Over-the-counter painkillers will control the pain.

In severe cases or where mouth opening is limited, you need to see your dentist who will examine your mouth and may prescribe antibiotics.

What to do if the pain comes back?

If a wisdom tooth is regularly giving you problems extraction may be considered. Extraction is carried out by your dentist or an oral surgeon in the hospital depending on your preferences and/or the difficulty of the extraction.

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Because we are a family run practice with patient care at the heart of everything we do.

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What Our Patients Say About Us

  • PART 1 OF REVIEW I was referred to El Nashar in Newton Abbot after my then Dentist in Chudleigh failed to look after my needs. My top front teeth needed urgent repair and I was initially seen by Dr Joanna Sutcliffe. The advice and help I received from commencement has been really good and I am now awaiting a bespoke moulded top teeth fitting to enable me to move forward with teeth !! Initially, I had to see a Hygienist, Sian Baldwin 3 times, and because of her advice I changed my brushing regime to be more thorough. I will return with an update once my treatment is completed. So far everyone is really friendly and give a great service PART 2 OF REVIEW Following my initial review, I am happy to report that I now have an installed set of El Nashar "Gnashers" as my top front teeth !! A bespoke installation thanks to the wonderful handiwork and measurements of Dr Joanna and her brilliant assistant Mary. Right from the start, my experience has been 5 Star. All staff are polite, helpful, and ready to assist. My hygienist, Sian Baldwin, taught me how to properly look after my teeth and I am most grateful for that. I now clean my teeth differently and more thoroughly than I have ever done. With my new El Nashar "Gnashers" from Dr Joanna's design, I am good to go !!! Thank you El Nashar for my ongoing 5 Star Treatment,

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  • I cannot speak highly enough of everyone at this practice. After a lifetime of dental anxiety, I had my first filling today, and it was completely pain free (can't believe I'm saying that!). A huge thank you to Rajesh and Kera for making the procedure such a positive experience, and to Tiffany, the Treatment Co-Ordinator, for taking the time to prepare and reassure me both before the appointment and on the day itself. I felt genuinely cared for from start to finish and would highly recommend this practice to anyone, especially if you're nervous about visiting the dentist.

    Darren Marsh (exeter12345) - See Google Reviews

  • Had my appointments today first with hygienist Erica who is always fantastic, she takes great care, is really patient (which i really do appreciate, as I'm a nervous patient when it comes to the dentist) she's very thorough too, she was with Stacey today who was just as lovely & polite. It's lovely to have Erica back, she was missed during her maternity! I then had my check up with Mark who deals with our whole family, he's always professional, so cheery, chatty & friendly! All in all (as dentist appointments go) a great visit & no further treatment required atm 😅 The reception team were as lovely as always very helpful & smiley. I'll be back in 6 months thanks team El Nashar 🙌

    Kaley Glanfield - See Google Reviews

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