First: do they actually need removing?
Wisdom teeth that erupt cleanly and can be kept clean are often best left alone. Trouble starts when they come through at an angle, trap food against the neighbouring molar, cause repeated gum infections (pericoronitis), or develop decay that can't be treated. An examination and X-ray tell us which camp yours are in, and we'll give you a straight answer either way.
If removal is the right call
- Straightforward extractions are done here at the practice under local anaesthetic
- We take our time with anaesthesia, you should feel pressure, never pain
- Complex or deeply impacted teeth are referred to trusted oral surgeons, with everything explained first
- You'll leave with clear written aftercare and direct contact details if anything worries you
Recovery
Most people are back to normal life within a few days. Swelling peaks around day two or three and then settles; we'll show you how to manage it and what's normal versus what warrants a call to us.
Recurring pain or swelling at the back of your jaw in your late teens or twenties is classic wisdom-tooth territory, an assessment now beats an emergency later.