Wisdom Teeth & Extractions Cambridge

At Dental Art Clinic, we understand that wisdom teeth can sometimes cause discomfort, pain, or other oral health issues. Our team provides wisdom tooth removal, with attention to a safe and comfortable procedure to protect your oral health. Whether you’re experiencing pain, crowding, or other complications, we’re here to provide the care you need.

If you’re in need of wisdom tooth extraction, call us today at 519-624-8767 to schedule a consultation.

If you feel anxious about an extraction, learn about our sedation dentistry options and ask us which may suit you.

What Are the Wisdom Teeth?

At least 5 million people have their wisdom teeth emerge every year, causing pain and discomfort.

These wisdom teeth are a third and final pair of molars which appear in the back of the mouth. They are called the wisdom teeth because they do not emerge until the late teens or early twenties.

Signs You May Need Wisdom Tooth Removal

Not everyone needs their wisdom teeth removed, but you should consult a dentist if you experience:

• Pain or swelling in the back of your mouth.
• Difficulty opening your mouth or chewing.
• Red, swollen, or bleeding gums near the wisdom teeth.
• Persistent bad breath or an unpleasant taste.
• Crowding or shifting of other teeth.

At Dental Art Clinic, our experienced team will assess your situation and recommend whether tooth extraction is the right solution.

Our Wisdom Tooth Extraction Process

We strive to make the wisdom tooth removal process as smooth and comfortable as possible. Here’s what you can expect:

Your journey begins with a thorough examination, including X-rays, to determine the position and condition of your wisdom teeth. We’ll discuss your options and answer any questions you may have.

Before the procedure, we may use local anaesthetic, with nitrous oxide available. Ask us whether it may suit you.

• If the wisdom tooth has fully erupted, we’ll perform a simple extraction by loosening and removing it.
• For impacted wisdom teeth, the extraction may need some extra care to access and remove the tooth.

Our skilled team uses gentle techniques to minimize discomfort and ensure a successful procedure.

After the extraction, we’ll provide detailed aftercare instructions to promote healing. This includes managing swelling, maintaining oral hygiene, and dietary recommendations.

Benefits of Wisdom Tooth Removal

Removing problematic wisdom teeth can provide several benefits, including:

• Pain Relief: Alleviate discomfort caused by impaction or overcrowding.
• Preventing Damage: Protect surrounding teeth and bone from damage or misalignment.
• Reduced Risk of Infection: Eliminate the risk of decay or gum infections in hard-to-reach wisdom teeth.
• Improved Oral Health: Create a healthier environment for your teeth and gums.

Other Tooth Extractions

Besides wisdom teeth, we also provide tooth extractions. Usually, a dentist will opt for a tooth extraction if the damage on the tooth is too extensive to be saved through other treatment options.

Tooth Extraction Recovery Tips

After your tooth extraction, proper care is essential for a smooth recovery:

• Control Bleeding: Bite down gently on a gauze pad to stop bleeding.
• Manage Swelling: Apply an ice pack to the outside of your cheek for the first 24 hours.
• Follow Dietary Guidelines: Stick to soft foods and avoid hot, spicy, or crunchy items.
• Avoid Smoking or Straws: These can disrupt the healing process.
• Keep the Area Clean: Rinse gently with warm saltwater, but avoid vigorous rinsing or spitting.

If you experience severe pain, prolonged bleeding, or other concerns, contact us immediately for assistance.

Why Choose Dental Art Clinic for Wisdom Tooth Removal in Cambridge?

At Dental Art Clinic, we prioritize your comfort and safety throughout every step of the procedure. Here’s why patients trust us for wisdom tooth extractions:

• Experienced Team: Our dentists have extensive expertise in wisdom tooth removal, ensuring a precise and gentle approach.
• Advanced Technology: We use modern diagnostic tools and techniques for safe, efficient extractions.
• Patient-Focused Care: We understand that tooth extractions can feel intimidating, so we take the time to explain every step and provide personalized support.

Nitrous Oxide For patients with anxiety, nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is available. Ask us whether it may suit you.

FAQs About Wisdom Tooth Removal

Local anaesthetic is used for the procedure. Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is available; ask us whether it may suit you. You may experience some soreness during recovery, and we will provide aftercare instructions.

Most patients recover within 3-7 days. Full healing of the extraction site may take a few weeks.

No. Wisdom teeth that are healthy, properly aligned, and fully erupted may not require extraction. Our team will evaluate your specific situation to determine the best course of action.

Untreated issues can lead to pain, infections, cysts, damage to neighboring teeth, and even shifting of your bite. Prompt removal is often the best way to prevent complications.

Why wisdom teeth cause problems

Wisdom teeth arrive last, usually between 17 and 25, and often there is not room left for them. A tooth that cannot come through fully is called impacted. It may sit at an angle against the tooth in front, or stay partly covered by gum, which leaves a flap that traps food and is difficult to clean.

Not every wisdom tooth needs removing. One that has come through straight, functions in the bite and can be cleaned is best left alone. Removal is for teeth causing problems or clearly heading that way.

Reasons for removal

• Repeated infection of the gum over a partly erupted tooth.
• Decay in the wisdom tooth or in the tooth in front, where cleaning is impossible.
• A cyst forming around an unerupted tooth.
• Damage to the root of the neighbouring tooth.
• Pain or swelling that keeps returning.

What the procedure involves

Most wisdom teeth are removed under local anaesthetic. Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is available; ask us whether it may suit you.

A tooth that has come through can often be lifted out directly. An impacted tooth usually needs a small incision in the gum, sometimes the removal of a little bone, and often sectioning the tooth to bring it out in pieces, which is gentler on the surrounding bone than removing it whole. Stitches are often placed, and are usually the dissolving kind.

Recovery, day by day

• First 24 hours. Bite on the gauze for the first half hour. Ice on the outside of the face, 20 minutes on and 20 off. Rest, and keep your head raised. Do not rinse, spit, smoke, or use a straw. All of them can dislodge the clot.
• Days 2 to 3. Swelling usually peaks here, then starts to ease. Begin gentle warm salt-water rinses. Soft food. Keep brushing your other teeth.
• Days 4 to 7. Steady improvement. You can usually return to normal activity, though not heavy exercise.
• Week 2 onwards. The socket closes over. Full bone healing underneath takes months, but you will not notice it.

Contact us if pain gets worse from about day three rather than better, particularly a deep ache spreading towards the ear with a bad taste. That suggests a dry socket, where the clot has been lost, and it is straightforward to treat but does need seeing.

What wisdom tooth removal costs in Ontario

Ontario dentists set their own fees, and most use the Ontario Dental Association's annual Suggested Fee Guide as a reference point. The fee for any given treatment depends on how much work is involved, the materials used, and whether anything else needs doing first, so a written estimate after an examination is the only figure worth relying on.

The fee depends on whether the tooth is erupted or impacted and how much bone is involved, so an X-ray comes before any estimate. We will give you a written treatment plan with the fee codes before anything goes ahead, so you can send it to your insurer for a pre-determination and know what you will be paying before you commit.

If you are covered by the Canadian Dental Care Plan, we are a participating provider and can bill the CDCP directly. If you have workplace or private insurance, we can submit the claim for you. Ask us about payment options if you would rather spread the cost.

Schedule Your Wisdom Tooth Removal in Cambridge

Don’t let problematic wisdom teeth affect your oral health and comfort. At Dental Art Clinic, we’re here to provide gentle, professional care every step of the way.

Call us at 519-624-8767 to schedule your consultation or visit our clinic in Cambridge, ON. Let us help you protect your smile and maintain your oral health!