General Dentistry
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Straightforward extractions here; the awkward ones referred out, with reasons.
- Duration
- 30–60 minutes
- Visits
- One, plus a review
- Recovery
- 2–4 days of swelling
What it is
Sometimes simple, sometimes not.
Wisdom teeth only need removing when they cause trouble — pressure, repeat infections, or decay you can't reach a brush into. Simple, fully-erupted extractions happen in the studio under local anaesthetic. Teeth lying sideways or wrapped around a nerve go to an oral surgeon, and we'll show you the scan that explains why.
What to expect
What actually happens in the chair.
- 1
A scan to see the root shape and how close the nerve sits.
- 2
A plain answer about whether it needs doing at all — plenty don't.
- 3
Local anaesthetic, then steady pressure rather than pulling. It's quicker than people expect.
- 4
Stitches if needed, plus written aftercare and a phone number for the weekend.
- 5
A check-in call the next morning.
Questions
Asked about this one, most often.
Do all four have to come out?+
Rarely. We treat the ones causing problems and leave the rest alone unless there's a clear reason.
Can I be sedated?+
We do local anaesthetic only. If you want sedation we'll refer you to a surgeon we work with regularly rather than talk you into being brave.
How long off work?+
Most people take the next day. Book it for a Thursday or Friday if you can.
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Ready when you are — or happy to answer one more question first.
Appointments run 45 minutes minimum, and nothing gets booked beyond the one you're agreeing to.
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