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Swelling in the gum, cheek or jaw
Pain that keeps getting worse
Difficulty opening your mouth
Fever with gum pain at the back
HAYAT DENTAL · BROADWAY, SYDNEY
Pain, swelling or food trapping at the back of the mouth? We X-ray the tooth, explain whether removal is worth considering and what it would involve.
Simple and surgical
Removal options
X-rays first
Clear assessment
Sedation options
Discussed at assessment
Health funds accepted
Claim on the day
Understanding treatment
Wisdom teeth are the third molars at the very back of the mouth, and they are usually the last to appear, typically in young adults between the ages of 17 and 25. For many people, there simply is not enough room in the jaw for them to erupt fully. When that happens, a wisdom tooth can become impacted, grow at an angle, or break only partly through the gum tissue.
Wisdom teeth removal is the procedure used to take out one or more of these molars, either to relieve existing pain and infection or to protect the neighbouring teeth from crowding and damage. Depending on how the tooth has grown, a wisdom tooth extraction can be a routine procedure under local anaesthesia or a minor oral surgery procedure.
Importantly, not every wisdom tooth needs to come out. The purpose of your consultation is to find out whether yours genuinely does.
Assessment first
Not always. Wisdom teeth that have erupted straight, reach the biting surface and can be cleaned properly will often cause no trouble at all, and the sensible approach is to monitor them at your check-ups rather than remove wisdom teeth that are doing no harm.
Removal is usually recommended when there is not enough space in the jaw and the tooth is only partially erupted, when the gum over it keeps becoming infected, when tooth decay has started in the wisdom tooth or the adjacent teeth, when a cyst has formed, or when the tooth is pressing against the molar in front and causing damage.
The only reliable way to know which situation you are in is an initial consultation with imaging. If your wisdom teeth are healthy, we will tell you so.
HOW URGENT IS IT?
Not every wisdom tooth needs removing. Imaging at an assessment shows which applies to you.
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Swelling in the gum, cheek or jaw
Pain that keeps getting worse
Difficulty opening your mouth
Fever with gum pain at the back
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Gum at the back keeps getting sore
Food trapping behind your molars
A tooth only partly through
Crowding at the back of your mouth
KEEP MONITORING
Fully through and straight
Easy to clean
No pain or swelling
No damage to the tooth in front
Compare your options
OPTION 1
When a wisdom tooth has fully erupted and is easy to reach, it can usually be removed with a simple extraction under local anaesthetic. We gently loosen the tooth and lift it out with minimal disturbance to the surrounding gum and bone. Most patients are back to their normal routine within a day or two, with only mild discomfort and a smooth recovery process afterwards.
OPTION 2
Teeth that are impacted, trapped beneath the gum or angled against the tooth in front need surgical wisdom tooth removal. Our dentists make a small incision in the gum and, where necessary, section the tooth to protect surrounding structures and nerves. Digital imaging lets us plan the safest path before we begin, which helps minimise trauma to the site and shorten healing.
OPTION 3
If several teeth are causing problems, many patients prefer to have all four wisdom teeth removed in a single visit rather than returning repeatedly. That means one recovery period instead of several. At your consultation we will advise whether having them all wisdom teeth removed at once is suitable for you, and discuss your sedation options for a longer procedure.
WHY WISDOM TEETH CAUSE PROBLEMS
An X-ray shows how each wisdom tooth sits. Healthy, fully erupted wisdom teeth can often stay.
The tooth is angled against the molar in front.
A gum flap traps food and can become infected.
We explain what we see on your scan.
RECOVERY
Day 1
Rest, gentle cold compress, soft foods, no rinsing or spitting.
Days 2 to 3
Swelling usually peaks, then eases. Warm salt-water rinses can start.
Days 4 to 7
Most people feel much better and return to normal foods gradually.
About 2 weeks
The gum is mostly healed. Call us if pain gets worse, not better.
01
Check the position of the tooth, the roots and nearby structures.
02
Discuss whether removal is recommended, the approach, comfort options and costs.
03
Local anaesthetic numbs the area. The approach depends on the tooth’s position.
04
Leave with written aftercare and a plan for follow-up.
PAIN AT THE BACK OF YOUR MOUTH?
An X-ray shows the position of the tooth and whether removal is worth considering.
After your visit
Your dentist’s personalised instructions take priority.
Follow instructions about bleeding control, food and avoiding disturbance to the socket.
Follow cleaning, food and pain-relief advice. Contact the clinic if symptoms worsen.
Discuss healing and any further care you need.
Worsening pain, swelling or bleeding?
Contact the clinic promptly. Difficulty breathing or swallowing needs urgent medical help. Call 02 9030 0247
Why Hayat Dental
Wisdom teeth are rarely straightforward, so the assessment matters as much as the procedure. Here is what you can expect from our team at Broadway.
Years of experience removing straightforward and impacted wisdom teeth, with an honest referral to an oral surgeon when the case warrants it.
Wisdom tooth pain does not wait, so urgent and same-day slots are kept to get you assessed and the pain settled.
A written quote after your consultation with your health fund applied, so there are no surprises.
Digital imaging shows the exact position of each tooth, so we can plan the safest approach and minimise trauma to the surrounding bone.
A GOOD PLACE TO START
Tell us when you book. We’ll explain the procedure and discuss comfort options, including sedation.
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Other treatments that may be part of your plan.
MAKE AN ENQUIRY
Send an enquiry and our team will contact you. To book an appointment, use our online booking portal. For urgent availability, please call the clinic.
