Wisdom Teeth
Understanding Your Third Molars
What are Wisdom Teeth?
"Wisdom teeth" appear in the mouth around age 17 and beyond. They are our third molars. As their presence became redundant in modern days, they often develop problems with time when left poorly maintained, in poorly accessible parts of our mouth.
If your wisdom teeth are not giving any problems, such as pain, gum infection, food trapping, tooth decay, bone loss, or cyst formation, you may not need to consider their removal. Periodic radiographic examinations and close monitoring are critical in keeping it healthy, trouble-free, and preventing collateral damages to neighboring healthy teeth.
Reasons Why You Should Have Your Wisdom Teeth Extracted
Know What to Look For in a Dental Cleaning
A quality dental cleaning should be more than a quick polish. Here's what defines a good treatment:
Comprehensive Oral Examination
Not just a cleaning — your dentist should assess your gums, teeth, and oral hygiene before starting.
Gentle, Thorough Scaling
Plaque and tartar should be removed carefully using both ultrasonic and hand instruments, not rushed or overly aggressive.
Polishing with Purpose
Be cautious if polishing is done only with a rubber cup — that’s typically used for children. Adult stains often require airflow polishing (ProphyJet) for effective stain removal. Ask if this option is available.
Cleaning Done by a Dentist vs. Hygienist
When done by a dentist, you're getting care from someone trained to identify and treat overall oral health issues — not just polish teeth. This includes spotting early decay, bite problems, or gum disease.
Charting & Documentation
Are they recording your gum health, pocket depths, or plaque levels? Proper charting helps track progress and detect issues early.
Before & After Visibility
Can you see the difference? A quality clinic will often show you before-and-after images — especially when using high-magnification or intraoral cameras — so you're not just told, but shown what’s been cleaned.
Treatment Overview
Extraction Procedure
The tooth of concern will be examined thoroughly, radiographs might be taken, and possible treatment options will be discussed. Extraction of a tooth will only proceed when the decision has been reached with the patient has thoroughly considered all other alternative options. A local anesthetic will be administered, and the dentist will check whether you have been appropriately anesthetized. The gum tissue at the extraction site may need to be opened if the tooth access is compromised. The tooth itself will then be removed. When the extraction is complete, you may need to have the site sutured, and sterile gauze pads will be placed to apply pressure on the extraction site to control bleeding.
Surgical Removal Procedure:
Removal of wisdom teeth occasionally requires a surgical approach that involves making incisions in the gum tissue and lifting it off the bone, removing bone around the tooth, cutting and breaking the tooth into smaller pieces, and removing the tooth. Wisdom tooth removal surgery before age 20 is typically easier, safer, and less costly than a procedure performed at a later age.
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Who It’s For
Perfect for anyone looking to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Especially important for patients prone to plaque buildup, smokers, or those with early signs of gum issues.
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Who Needs Wisdom Teeth Removal?
Wisdom teeth extraction may be recommended if your jaw is too small to accommodate all your teeth, if your wisdom teeth are growing at a crooked orientation, if they have only partially erupted creating a trap for food and bacteria, or if a cyst has developed around the tooth. Even if your wisdom teeth are not currently causing problems, your dentist may advise preventive removal based on X-ray findings that suggest future complications. Wisdom tooth removal surgery before age 20 is typically easier, safer, and less costly than a procedure performed at a later age.
ideal Candidates
Who It’s For
Perfect for anyone looking to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Especially important for patients prone to plaque buildup, smokers, or those with early signs of gum issues.
How It Works?
Thorough oral assessment
Ultrasonic scaling to remove plaque & tartar
Polishing to smoothen and brighten enamel
Our professional cleaning goes beyond brushing. Using ultrasonic and hand instruments, we gently remove hardened plaque and polish the teeth to a smooth, refreshed finish — leaving your mouth feeling clean and revitalised.
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Schedule a Whitening Session
Who It’s For
Perfect for anyone looking to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Especially important for patients prone to plaque buildup, smokers, or those with early signs of gum issues.
