Tooth Extractions

Patients who experience broken or significantly damaged teeth may be advised to book in for tooth removal or dental extraction, to prevent further pain and damage. 

Why are Teeth Extracted

There are many reasons why an individual may have to undergo a tooth extraction. The most common is the arrival of wisdom teeth, as these can move other teeth or not fit in the mouth. You may also have extra teeth that are blocking other teeth from emerging and when fitting branches some teeth have to be removed to ensure that the braces fit. Excessive tooth decay, tooth infections or crowding can all be reasons why your dentist may suggest a tooth extraction. Those who are undergoing chemotherapy or organ transplant procedure may have compromised teeth in order to preserve mouth health. There are two types of extractions, surgical and simple. The simple extraction involves removing the tooth in one piece, whereas the surgical requires that the tooth be cut or removed in several pieces.

Wisdom Teeth Extraction Hornsby 

Wisdom teeth removal is a very common procedure. Wisdom teeth removal is only necessary when wisdom teeth are misaligned and present potential problems. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth at each end of the upper and lower gums at the very back of the mouth and are the last permanent teeth to develop. They usually appear in the mouth generally from late teens or early twenties.

When do wisdom teeth need to be extracted?

When your wisdom teeth align properly and gum tissue is healthy, wisdom teeth do not have to be removed. Unfortunately, this does not always happen.

The removal of wisdom teeth is necessary when your wisdom teeth are prevented from properly erupting within the mouth. They may grow sideways, partially emerge from the gum and even remain trapped (impacted) beneath the gum and bone. Impacted teeth may take many positions in the bone as they attempt to find a pathway that will allow them to erupt successfully. Most Dentists and oral health specialists recommend the removal of wisdom teeth, as early extraction will help to eliminate the problems associated with impacted wisdom teeth.

Will I require surgery to remove wisdom teeth?

General dentists experienced in wisdom teeth removal can perform extractions in the chair. More difficult cases, such as impacted wisdom teeth, will require the wisdom teeth to be removed under oral surgery performed by a specialist oral surgeon and you may require a general anaesthetic. This will be discussed with you at your initial consultation.