Wisdom Teeth Removal in Campbelltown, Adelaide
At Aesthetica Dental Studio, we understand that dealing with wisdom teeth can be daunting. We assess wisdom teeth, explain what removal would involve, and tell you when it is better left alone. We also provide a quote that you can check with your health fund. Whether your wisdom teeth are impacted, causing discomfort or crowding your smile, our skilled dental team is here to help. We use local anaesthetic and will talk through what you will feel at each stage, what to expect afterwards, and how long recovery usually takes. Our goal is not only to alleviate your immediate discomfort via emergency dental care but also to prevent future dental issues such as infections or misalignment as well as plan for your long term preventative care.
FAQs
Do wisdom teeth always need to be removed? No. Many wisdom teeth come through in a usable position, cause no trouble and are best left alone. Removal is considered when a tooth is impacted, repeatedly infected, decayed and not restorable, damaging the tooth in front, or causing problems with cleaning. If yours are not doing any of those things, we will tell you to leave them and keep an eye on them.
Will I be awake during the removal? Yes, for treatment done here. Wisdom teeth are removed under local anaesthetic, so the area is numb while you stay awake. You should feel pressure and movement but not sharpness. Tell us if you feel anything beyond pressure and we will add more anaesthetic. If you would prefer to be asleep, we refer you to a specialist oral and maxillofacial surgeon, who can arrange treatment under general anaesthetic.
How do you decide whether a wisdom tooth needs to come out? We look at the tooth, your symptoms and an x-ray. An OPG shows the position and angle of the roots. Where the roots sit close to the nerve in the lower jaw, we take a 3D CBCT scan in the studio, which shows that relationship far more clearly than a flat x-ray. Dr Anthony Vinci is licensed to capture and assess CBCT scans. That assessment also tells us whether the tooth should be removed here or referred.
How long does recovery take? Most people take it easy for two to three days and are back to normal within a week, though this varies from person to person and with how difficult the removal was. Swelling usually peaks around the second day and then settles. Plan a quiet day or two afterwards rather than booking something important the next morning, and do not plan heavy exercise for several days.
Will the procedure be done here or will I be referred? Both happen. Straightforward upper and erupted lower wisdom teeth are usually removed here. Deeply impacted teeth, roots wrapped around the nerve, and cases where a general anaesthetic would be more appropriate are referred to a specialist oral and maxillofacial surgeon. We would rather refer a difficult tooth than attempt it, and we will tell you which category yours falls into before anything is booked.
What if the root is close to the nerve? That is exactly what the CBCT scan is for. If the scan shows the roots in contact with the nerve canal, the risk of altered feeling in the lip or chin is higher, and that changes the recommendation. Sometimes the answer is referral to a specialist oral and maxillofacial surgeon, and sometimes it is to leave the tooth alone and monitor it. We go through what the scan shows with you on screen before you decide.
What does wisdom tooth removal cost? It depends on the tooth, how it is positioned, and whether it is removed here or referred. We do not publish set fees, because the quote depends on what the assessment and the x-ray show. After the assessment you receive an itemised written quote with dental item numbers, so your health fund can tell you what it contributes before anything is booked.
Who will do the
procedure
Dr Anthony Vinci and Dr Mariella Vinci both qualified at the University of Adelaide. We will tell you if your case is better managed by a specialist oral and maxillofacial surgeon, and arrange that referral.
How we assess wisdom teeth
We take 3D CBCT scans in the studio, which show the position of the tooth and it's roots relative to the remainder of your local anatomy. Dr Anthony Vinci is licensed to capture and assess CBCT scans. That is what tells us whether a tooth can be removed here or should be referred.
Comfort during your appointment
With ceiling mounted TV's and streaming audio, we can ensure your attention is elsewhere while we perform your treatment in comfortable surrounds.
Removing a wisdom tooth is a surgical procedure. Common after-effects include swelling, bruising, bleeding and jaw stiffness for several days. Less common risks include infection, dry socket, and injury to the nerve that supplies feeling to the lip, chin or tongue, which is usually temporary but can be lasting. Leaving a wisdom tooth alone is sometimes the right choice, and we will say so when it is. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks.