Your Choice for Wisdom Teeth Extractions Burnaby!

While adult teeth are meant to last a lifetime, there are situations where their removal is the best treatment option. If you are experiencing pain or issues with your wisdom teeth extractions Burnaby, Dawson Dental Centre is pleased to offer Burnaby wisdom teeth removal to help you get back to feeling your best. We are dedicated to helping you achieve optimal oral health, and ensuring that you are as comfortable as possible throughout your wisdom teeth removal procedure.

What are Wisdom Teeth and Why Might They Need to be Removed?

Located in the very back part of the mouth, wisdom teeth are the last and final set of molars to emerge. They typically erupt between the ages of 14-30, although some people never get them at all. For most people, wisdom teeth come in properly and do not cause any issues. For some people, however, issues occur, and intervention is necessary to avoid future complications. If left untreated, problematic wisdom teeth can lead to pain, tooth decay, gum disease, and occlusion problems. If there is not enough room in the back of your mouth for wisdom teeth to erupt properly, their growth can be disrupted, causing a variety of issues.

Sometimes wisdom teeth only erupt partially through the gums, which can result in crowding issues with the surrounding teeth, cavities, gum infections, and/or severe pain. Wisdom teeth can sometimes grow in unusual directions, causing complications due to crowding and damage to adjacent second molars. Additionally, impacted wisdom teeth can occur when there is not enough room for them to erupt in the mouth and they become stuck in the gums, unable to emerge. Wisdom teeth that are impacted in the jaw can provide a very fertile ground for bacteria to grow at the opening of the mouth, which can lead to gum infection causing considerable discomfort, pain, swelling, and illness. Oftentimes your dentist in Burnaby can foresee future concerns, so will recommend the removal of your wisdom teeth before any problems arise, helping to avoid expensive surgical procedures later on.

We always recommend being proactive when it comes to your Burnaby oral health. If you are experiencing any pain, discomfort, or swelling in your mouth, or you have any questions at all about your wisdom teeth or the wisdom teeth removal process, call our dedicated Dawson Dental Centre team at (604) 298-3455 and we will be happy to help.

Wisdom Teeth FAQs

Wisdom teeth may need to be extracted for a variety of different reasons. For many people, wisdom teeth come in properly and do not cause any issues. For others however, issues occur and intervention is necessary to avoid future complications. If there is not enough room in the back of the mouth for wisdom teeth to erupt properly, this can lead to gum soreness and eventually intense pain. Impacted wisdom teeth (wisdom teeth that get trapped in the gums or jawbone) are very difficult to clean and therefore vulnerable to tooth decay, infection and gum disease. Wisdom teeth that erupt only partially through the gums can result in crowding issues that affect neighboring teeth. Your Dawson Dental Centre dentist is here to provide an assessment to determine if surgical removal of your wisdom teeth is the best course of action. Oftentimes your dentist can foresee future concerns and will recommend the removal of your wisdom teeth before any problems arise. If you have any questions about your wisdom teeth or the wisdom teeth removal process, please contact us at (604) 409-8659 and we will be happy to help.

Following a tooth extraction, you might experience some discomfort and swelling. This can usually be managed by gently pressing a cold cloth or ice pack to your face, or with over-the-counter pain medication. It is important to take time to rest after a tooth extraction, avoiding strenuous activity for a few days and only consuming soft or liquid food. If you have any questions about recovery after a tooth extraction, please contact Dawson Dental Centre at (604) 409-8659 and our Burnaby team will be happy to help.

Dawson Dental Centre is committed to ensuring that patients remain as comfortable as possible throughout any procedure. It is important to note that when wisdom teeth are extracted, your mouth will be fully numbed at the surgical site. If you are awake without sedation, you may feel some mild pressure. Most patients choose to have sedation during their wisdom teeth removal and so often remember very little about the procedure. If you have any concerns or questions about wisdom teeth or the wisdom teeth removal process, please contact Dawson Dental Centre at (604) 409-8659 and we will be happy to help.

Unfortunately, there is no way to prevent your wisdom teeth from requiring removal. It is dependent on the way the teeth grow in and fit into your mouth. For some individuals, wisdom teeth will come in properly and cause no issues. For others however, issues will occur and extraction will be necessary to avoid future problems. Your Dawson Dental Centre Dentist can assess your teeth and determine if it is necessary to remove any of your wisdom teeth. If you have any questions or concerns about your wisdom teeth or the wisdom teeth removal process, please contact Dawson Dental Centre at (604) 409-8659 and we will be happy to help.

It is important to take time to rest after receiving a tooth extraction, as you might experience some discomfort and participating in any strenuous activity might slow down your recovery time. Making sure to take care of your mouth as instructed by your dental professional, including eating softer foods, and taking the time to rest as much as possible, are beneficial for a quick recovery. If you have any questions about your recovery following a tooth extraction, please contact us at (604) 409-8659 and we will be happy to help.

Following a tooth extraction, it is recommended that you eat soft foods as well as drink cold or lukewarm liquids, and make sure to stay away from any foods that might irritate your mouth and prolong recovery time. Types of foods to avoid might include crunchy, chewy or hard foods, as well as avoiding smoking or drinking alcohol.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Call Dawson Dental Centre at (604) 298-3455 to set up your Wisdom Teeth Removal appointment today!