wisdom tooth removal/extractions at tooth.
What are Wisdom Tooth Extractions?
Most people, but not all, are born with wisdom teeth, but sometimes they don’t come out (erupt). Often, they can grow sideways, or they can stay in full, or in part, in the bone - these are known as impacted wisdom teeth.
For some people the wisdom teeth will not cause any issues and can remain in the mouth permanently. For others they can cause problems and may need to be removed. There are two types of Wisdom Tooth Removal:
Non-surgical extraction (known medically as a Simple Extraction, even though it isn’t simple and requires a lot of dental training!).
Surgical Extraction. This is a far more complex extraction and is usually only done by someone with a Special Interest (S.I.) in Oral Surgery or an Oral Surgeon. At tooth we have a Specialist Oral Surgeon and a S.I. Oral Surgeon, who complete multiple surgical and non-surgical extractions every day.
You may also need an OPG, and all patients needing a wisdom tooth extraction must have a new patient exam or an oral surgery consultation first so the dentist can take x rays (and OPG if required) and assess the situation.
Top 5 reasons for having Wisdom Tooth Extractions:
If you are in pain owing to your wisdom teeth as they are causing the gum to get swell (inflammation).
If your wisdom teeth are erupting (coming out) and causing issues.
If your wisdom teeth are impacted and this is causing pain or swelling, etc.
If the wisdom teeth are growing in the wrong direction or are mispositioned causing food trapping between the wisdom tooth and the neighbouring tooth – this can cause decay.
If you are having orthodontic treatment (such as fixed braces or Invisalign) your Dentist may advise removal of wisdom teeth to create space for the teeth you are moving.
What types of Wisdom Tooth Extractions do we offer at tooth?
We carry out both Surgical Wisdom Tooth Extractions and Non-surgical Wisdom Teeth Extractions (Simple Extractions) in London without any waiting list. We also accept referrals from other dentists - private or NHS - even if you are already on the long NHS waiting list for wisdom tooth extractions.
How much are Wisdom Teeth Extractions at tooth?
The price of Wisdom Tooth Extractions depends on whether the tooth can be extracted by non-surgical extraction, or whether it needs a surgical extraction. Each takes a different amount of time, and a surgical extraction requires specialist skills and equipment to complete the extraction. Price is per tooth.
Non-surgical Wisdom Tooth Extraction £295
Surgical Wisdom Tooth Extraction £435
What should I expect if I am having a Wisdom Tooth Extraction?
Your Oral Surgeon or Dentist will advise you of the procedure and this may vary depending on whether it is a Non-surgical Wisdom Tooth Extraction (Simple Extraction) or a Surgical Wisdom Tooth Extraction. The procedure typically takes around 30 mins or less for a Non-Surgical Extraction and around 60 mins for a Surgical Extraction, but this could be more and the Dentist will decide how long they need.
The Dentist or Specialist will numb the area(s) where the Wisdom Extraction is going to take place and proceed to remove the tooth with a variety of special instruments and handpieces, assisted by a Dental Nurse who will ensure the process runs as quickly, smoothly and calmly as possible.
Wisdom teeth are normally removed in pairs (upper x 2 or lower x 2), but they can sometimes be done singularly if required.
How do I book for a Wisdom Tooth Extraction?
Booking for a Wisdom Tooth Extraction at tooth is quick and easy and our reception team will help you quickly and efficiently. Just click here or press the book now button below and we will get back to you very quickly. Our target for email responses is around 2 hours or less wherever possible during opening hours.
Alternatively, you can even WhatsApp us or call us on 020 7928 2875 (messages only on WhatsApp- we cannot take WhatsApp audio calls).