Need your wisdom teeth out near Albion VIC 3020? Wisdom teeth can cause pain, infection and crowding if they are impacted or do not have enough room to erupt properly. Find dentists and oral surgeons near Albion VIC 3020 who specialise in wisdom teeth extraction, compare fees and book your consultation online.
Not all wisdom teeth need to be removed, but extraction is commonly recommended when they are impacted (trapped beneath the gum or bone), partially erupted and causing infection, pushing against adjacent teeth, causing cysts or decay, or making it difficult to keep surrounding teeth clean. Your dentist near Albion VIC 3020 will assess your wisdom teeth with X-rays and recommend the best course of action.
Wisdom tooth removal can be performed under local anaesthesia, IV sedation or general anaesthesia depending on the complexity and the number of teeth being removed. Simple erupted wisdom teeth can be removed in the dental chair, while impacted wisdom teeth may require a surgical approach. Recovery typically takes 3 to 7 days.