Dentists don’t always need to remove wisdom teeth; in some rare cases, they erupt from the gums without any problems. When wisdom teeth are impacted, erupt from the gums misaligned, or there’s simply not enough room in your mouth however, they may cause problems.
Wisdom teeth are removed for a variety of reasons, including:
There are two steps to the wisdom tooth removal procedure: The examination and the procedure itself.
During the examination, we may take X-rays of your teeth and jaws; these X-rays will also let us see the root structure of your wisdom teeth. Understanding this root structure will make the procedure itself both faster and more effective, with fewer possible complications.
Once the examination is through, we use a local anaesthetic to numb the area around your wisdom teeth. Depending on your preferences, we may also offer a sedative.
When you’re comfortable, the procedure begins. You may experience some pressure as your wisdom tooth is extracted, but our goal is to provide a painless experience. We use a variety of minimally invasive techniques to extract the tooth; the methods we use will depend on how erupted or impacted the tooth is, the root structure of the tooth, and more.
Once the procedure is complete and your wisdom tooth has been extracted, we’ll explain the recovery and aftercare procedure to you.
The cost of wisdom tooth extraction in Winnipeg varies depending on the type of extraction being done, but costs are typically between $200-$600 per tooth. Insurance can often cover these charges as a basic coverage.
Factors that can increase the cost of wisdom tooth extraction include:
Wisdom tooth extractions tend to become more complicated as a patient gets older; that’s one of the reasons dentists may recommend getting your wisdom teeth extracted in early adulthood.
Getting your wisdom teeth removed is a fairly simple procedure, but there are things to keep in mind in order to ensure a speedy, healthy recovery from the procedure. After wisdom teeth extractions, we recommend:
We recommend you have someone pick you up once your wisdom tooth extractions are completed—this is especially important if you were given a sedative. Having someone nearby to care for you can dramatically improve the recovery process.
