Wisdom Teeth

Your dentist will let you know if they think you could benefit from wisdom tooth removal.

You may be recommended wisdom tooth removal if you:

• Keep sustaining wisdom tooth infections, such as pericoronitis.
• Have decay in a wisdom tooth.
• There has been decay in an adjacent tooth that has been caused by the position of your wisdom tooth.

If you experience intense pain around your wisdom teeth, you should contact us for an emergency dentist appointment.

We recommend contacting us for a check-up appointment if you experience:

• Mild or moderate wisdom tooth pain.
• A bad smell or taste originating from your wisdom teeth area.
• Difficulty cleaning your wisdom teeth with a toothbrush or dental floss due to pain.

Pericoronitis is a condition that can occur when the gum around your wisdom tooth becomes loose, trapping bits of food and plaque. This then causes swelling and pain around the tooth.

Pericoronitis can cause a dull ache and unpleasant odour and taste in your mouth, and it can also make brushing and flossing challenging, which can have the domino effect of causing tooth decay.

If you have recurring pericoronitis, your dentist may suggest extracting your wisdom tooth to alleviate the symptoms and to lower the potential for decay to occur.