Safe and comfortable wisdom tooth extraction in Hamilton helps you relieve pain, prevent infection, and protect nearby teeth. Most patients recover within a few days, while full healing continues over one to two weeks.
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Wisdom teeth, also called third molars, are the last adult teeth to come in. They often appear between ages 17 and 25. For many dental Hamilton patients, there is not enough room for wisdom teeth to grow properly. As a result, they can become impacted. This means the tooth is stuck in the gums or jawbone. Sometimes, a wisdom tooth only comes in part way. This is called partial eruption. It can be hard to clean and may trap food and bacteria.
This can lead to pain, swelling, bad breath, gum infection, cavities, or damage to the tooth beside it. In some cases, a cyst can form around an impacted wisdom tooth and affect the nearby bone. We check your symptoms and take digital X-rays. Panoramic imaging may also be used to see the tooth position, root shape, and nearby nerves or sinuses.
If wisdom tooth removal is recommended, we explain the treatment plan, anesthesia options, timeline, and cost before moving forward.
Removal for teeth trapped in the gums or jawbone, reducing pain, swelling and infection.
Comfort-first sedation options to help anxious patients stay calm during extractions.
Digital X-rays check roots and nerve proximity so removal is planned safely and clearly.
A wisdom tooth extraction usually takes 20 to 60 minutes, depending on the tooth position, roots, and complexity. A simple extraction may be quicker, while impacted wisdom teeth can take longer. The full appointment may include exam, imaging, numbing, removal, and aftercare instructions.
Pain at the back of your mouth, swollen gums, jaw stiffness, bad taste, infection, or crowding means you need wisdom teeth removal near you. A dentist can check the area and help with a tooth pulled nearby when needed.
Stop using gauze after wisdom tooth extraction when bleeding has mostly stopped, usually after 30–60 minutes. Replace gauze as directed if bleeding continues. Do not sleep with gauze in your mouth. Call your dentist if heavy bleeding does not slow down.
You can eat after wisdom tooth extraction once the numbness wears off, usually within a few hours. Start with soft foods like yogurt, soup, mashed potatoes, or smoothies without a straw. Avoid hot, hard, spicy, crunchy foods for the first few days.
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