Wisdom Teeth Removal Ipswich
Camira Dental provides caring and pain-free wisdom teeth removal to our patients. Our skilled Ipswich dentists and dental assistants offer quality care that makes wisdom tooth extraction as stress free as possible.
Contact the friendly team at Camira Dental to book an examination and discuss whether wisdom tooth extraction is right for you.
Wisdom Tooth Extraction Ipswich
Wisdom teeth are the last row of molars in your top and bottom jaw. They often break through during your teens and twenties, and they’re a common source of dental issues.
If your wisdom teeth have grown incorrectly, or if they’re causing discomfort and decay, you may need wisdom teeth extraction. Camira Dental typically recommends wisdom teeth removal if you are experiencing the following problems:
- Pain due to crooked or impacted teeth
- Wisdom teeth that only break through the gum partially
- Trouble with decay in wisdom teeth
- Infection or gum disease
- Your wisdom teeth are interfering with your braces
We’ll need an x-ray before we remove your wisdom teeth. This can be done in-house (at a cost to the patient) or we can refer you to a Medicare bulk billed x-ray facility.
Your x-ray tells us how your wisdom teeth have grown and whether removing them will cause additional complications. We can then recommend a course of treatment, and help you decide how you’d like to proceed.
Anaesthesia Options for Wisdom Teeth Removal
It’s normal to feel uneasy about having your wisdom teeth removed. Camira Dental uses the latest techniques to ensure your procedure is as comfortable as possible. We make your procedure pain-free by providing the following anaesthesia options:
- Local anaesthesia – We can eliminate pain during your procedure using local anaesthesia injected into your gums. We also numb your gums before administering the injection. You may still experience pressure or tugging as we extract the tooth, but you won’t feel any pain.
- Relative analgesia – Also called “happy gas,” we use relative analgesia to help you relax and manage stress. We can provide relative analgesia in-house when you book wisdom teeth removal at Camira Dental.
- General anaesthesia – We can arrange for you to go under general anaesthetic at a day surgery. You’ll be asleep during the procedure and won’t experience any pain or discomfort. This is often the best option for complex wisdom tooth extractions.
We also provide medication to help you manage any discomfort during the healing process. Pain can usually be managed with paracetamol or ibuprofen, but we provide stronger medication if required.
Wisdom Teeth Removal Surgery
Complex wisdom tooth extraction sometimes requires surgery. When this happens, we refer patients to a local oral surgeon who can perform a procedure that’s better suited to your needs.
The decision on how to handle your wisdom tooth extraction is made at your initial consultation with one of our dentists. We are fully transparent about your options to help make the best decision for your situation.
Impacted wisdom teeth are one of the most common reasons for a patient to need surgery to remove wisdom teeth. A wisdom tooth is considered “impacted” if it becomes stuck in the bone or gum, or if it doesn’t have enough room to break through the gums. This can cause serious pain and carries a risk of infection.
At Camira Dental, we take pride in being trusted health professionals who specialise in wisdom tooth removal in Ipswich. We always offer honest opinions, putting your welfare first. At your consultation, we won’t recommend wisdom teeth removal or surgery unless it’s necessary for health reasons.
Recovering From Wisdom Teeth Removal
It’s important to care for your teeth and gums after having your wisdom teeth removed. This can prevent infection and speed up the healing process. We'll provide detailed instructions on how to manage the recovery process. You can look after yourself by:
- Leaving the gauze over the extraction site for 30 minutes post-surgery to stop the bleeding
- Applying ice packs to your jawline to minimise swelling and bruising
- Take pain medication and antibiotics as directed by your dentist
- Stick to soft foods like yoghurt, scrambled eggs, soups, porridge and soft fish
- Avoid soft drink, spicy food, crunch or crumbly food, or anything that contains nuts and seeds
- Avoid drinking through a straw for about a week after the procedure
- Avoid smoking cigarettes or vaping
- Take time to rest, and avoid vigorous exercise
- Brush your teeth gently and be especially careful around the extraction site
- Rinse your mouth gently with salted water 5-6 times a day
It usually only takes 1-2 weeks to recover from wisdom tooth removal. Monitor the extraction site and pay attention to swelling or inflammation that might be caused by an infection. Contact Camira Dental immediately if you’re experiencing excessive pain or if you think the extraction site is infected.
What is the “Best Age” to Have Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?
It’s typically easier to remove your wisdom teeth while you’re young – in your teens or early twenties. This is because the root of the tooth is still soft, making extraction easy. Having your wisdom teeth removed at a younger age can reduce the discomfort and recovery time.
Camira Dental only recommends removing wisdom teeth if they are causing you problems, or if they will cause you problems in the future. While it’s easier to remove the teeth while you’re young, we will discuss your options and help you decide what you’d like to do.
What To Expect On Your Visit
If you think you need to have your wisdom teeth removed, the first step is to give us a call. Our friendly dental assistants can help with most inquiries and book you in for a further consultation or treatment.
When you come in, your dentist will have a discussion with you about your needs and propose treatment. At Camira Dental, we take pride in telling the truth about patient needs, never engaging in up-selling.
You’ll get an upfront quote on the full cost of wisdom tooth extraction before we perform any procedure. If needed, it’s possible to prioritise treatment to spread out the cost. We won’t start wisdom teeth removal without your verbal consent to proceed with the plan.
We use innovative pain-free techniques, providing gentle care. If you have sensitive teeth or a fear of the dentist, don’t hesitate to let our team know. We’ll do our best to make you feel comfortable during your visit.
Join Our Regular Dental Check Up Scheme
At Camira Dental, we recommend booking in for a dental scale and clean every six months. This will differ based on your situation, such as how prone you are to tooth decay or gum disease.
That’s why we encourage everyone to join our regular dental check-up scheme as a way forward to good dental and general health. This way, we can monitor and maintain your oral health over time.
When you sign up for the regular check-up scheme, appointments are bulk billed to your health fund (conditions apply).
