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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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  • I was recommended to El Nashar dentist as a great dental practice. Since joining their care and customer service has been exceptional. I am currently undergoing a full restoration with Joanne Sutcliffe who is so thorough and friendly with the best advice always taking into consideration the work involved and providing the best possible outcome. She is a perfectionist and has spent a considerable amount of time in providing me with a healthy smile. I love how Mary ( her dental nurse) always has a reassuring hand on my shoulder when having any treatment. All the girls on the reception are super friendly and so helpful. Katherine and Tiffany have been a huge help in keeping me updated throughout. Best decision I made to sign up to this dental practice.

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  • Would highly recommend El Nashar Dental Practice to anyone. Myself and my husband have used them for years (10+) and my mum also uses them. The service is always polite, efficient and friendly. The team are lovely, the plan is a fair price and they offer a good variety of appointments. My partner wouldn't go anywhere else, Fran is a wonderful person and a fab hygienist and we see Lauren as our dentist who is also lovely. Couldn't recommend enough, you feel like you've joined a small family. :)

    Jacqui Duffield - See Google Reviews

  • An emergency extraction extremely well cared for today, and most sympathetically dealt with by Dentist Victoria and her kind nurse, I’d never met either ladies before and I immediately felt at ease . It was an extraction I was dreading, but I couldn’t have asked for better treatment. Special thanks to you Victoria for your support, empathy, professionalism and kindness. The whole process was a breeze. Also to never forget the consistent politeness and friendliness of the reception staff . Many thanks . ☺️

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