Not everyone needs their wisdom teeth removed, and at Pure Dental Toowoomba, Dr Nicola takes a thorough, individual approach to assessing whether extraction is necessary for each patient.
Why We Recommend Extracting Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth are those back molars that typically emerge in your late teens or early twenties. They can sometimes develop perfectly well and cause no problems at all. However, there are several situations where removal might be recommended.
For instance, if your jaw doesn't have enough space for these teeth to emerge properly, they might become impacted (stuck beneath the gumline) or grow at awkward angles that could damage neighbouring teeth.
We often recommend wisdom tooth extraction in Toowoomba when we spot signs of potential problems, such as:
- Recurring infections or inflammation around partially emerged wisdom teeth
- Damage to nearby teeth or bone
- Crowding that could undo previous orthodontic work
- Decay in wisdom teeth that are difficult to clean properly
- Cysts or tumours developing around impacted wisdom teeth
The good news is that modern dental techniques have made wisdom tooth removal much more comfortable than in years past. If you're concerned about your wisdom teeth, Dr Nicola can assess their position using x-rays and discuss whether removal would benefit you. We'll never recommend extraction unless we believe it's genuinely necessary for your long-term oral health.
Remember, it's often better to remove problematic wisdom teeth early, before they cause complications or when recovery is easier and faster.