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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

  • I met Andrew Pickering for my first appointment this week, having had Mr El-Nashar for many years. I found Andrew Pickering to be extremely thorough during my check-up and very polite and clear in his explanations. He was able to answer all of my questions showing extensive knowledge. The reception staff were very polite and professional, as always.

    Bridget Greet - See Google Reviews

  • I am so happy to have discovered this dental practice, as having ongoing dental issues, it was the first thing I organised when I moved to Newton Abbot. Joanna is an amazing dentist who puts you at ease, explains everything clearly before and during the treatment and you leave smiling. She knows her stuff and I have full faith in her for my future treatment. My appointment with Fran was also excellent. She was thorough, friendly and gave me good aftercare advice.

    Helen Mclean - See Google Reviews

  • A first class dental practice which provides a first class service to its patients. All of the staff deserve praise, as they do their very best to make sure that their patients are well looked after, during what could otherwise be a somewhat traumatic visit for their dental treatment.

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