Wisdom Teeth Removal

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Wisdom Teeth Removal

• Wisdom teeth are the set of 3rd molar teeth that
  erupt last in the mouth. Normally, each person
  has 4 wisdom teeth and they often erupt at age of
  17-21.

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• These wrong positions and directions of wisdom
  teeth can often cause infection, abscess and
  tooth decay due to difficulty in providing good
  oral hygiene.
• Rarely, untreated impacted wisdom teeth can cause
  cysts and some benign tumours and these can lead
  to jaw bone destruction.
• Any teeth that can be saved, we try to save as
  many as possible. But for wisdom teeth, it may
  not be worth saving them as they often end up
  causing more trouble.
• Therefore, for wisdom teeth, often the
  recommended treatment of choice is to remove them.

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Symptoms

• Swelling
• Extreme pain
• Bad breath
• Difficulty in opening the mouth
• Pain on chewing

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Wisdom teeth often need to be extracted due to
the following reasons

• Infection
• Abscess
• Tooth Impaction
• Tooth Decay
• Difficult in providing good Oral Hygiene
• Pushes neighbouring teeth
• Jaw bone destruction

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How Are They Removed?

• As many wisdom teeth end up being impacted,
  extraction becomes challenging as well. They are
  often submerged below the gum or deep in the bone
  tissues.
• Impacted wisdom teeth are removed surgically
  where it requires opening of the surrounding
  tissues to allow better access for the removal.
• For normally emerged wisdom teeth that require
  extractions often can be treated like normal
  dental extractions.
• The procedure can be done under local anaesthesia
  as well as under general anaesthesia.
• Dentists at Prahran Family Dental strive to
  ensure that the wisdom teeth are removed in the
  safest and relaxed manner possible.
• We work together with oral-maxillofacial surgeons
  near by should any case requires referral.
• For more information about wisdom teeth removal,
  please contact our reception at Prahran Family
  Dental.

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Contact Details

• Website www.prahrandentist.com.au
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• Opening Hours Monday 900am - 530pm
• Tuesday 900am - 530pm
• Wednesday 1000am - 630pm
• Thursday 900am - 530pm
• Friday 900am - 500pm
• Saturday Closed
• Sunday Closed
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