Wisdom Tooth Extraction by Parramatta Sedation Dentist NSW Australia

Wisdom teeth are a set of four teeth, also known as 3rd molars, which emerge after the late teens or may not emerge at all. One of the more common dental problems is in relation to wisdom teeth where the teeth don't emerge fully and remain impacted in the jawbone. This can be very painful and even lead to infections. In such cases, the wisdom teeth have to be extracted.

When you go to have a wisdom tooth extraction by a Parramatta sedation dentist, NSW Australia, you are going to have it surgically removed by a maxillofacial surgeon or a regular dental surgeon. A Parramatta sedation dentist, NSW Australia will first check your dental health, and in case there is any infection, medication will be given to clear the infection up and only then the tooth will be extracted to avoid the spread of the infection.

Once the infection is cleared, the Parramatta sedation dentist, NSW Australia gives you a local anaesthetic to extract your wisdom tooth, and in case more than one tooth needs to be extracted, a general anaesthetic can also be given. To remove the wisdom tooth, the Parramatta sedation dentist, NSW Australia cuts the gum, removes any bone over the tooth and then removes the tooth. In case it is needed, the tooth may be broken into smaller pieces before it is removed.

Post surgery, the Parramatta sedation dentist, NSW Australia may prescribe painkillers to help with the pain and discomfort.