Surgical care, calmly done
Wisdom teeth often do not have enough room to come through properly. When they are stuck (impacted), they can cause pain, infection and damage to the neighbouring teeth.
Our oral surgery service covers wisdom tooth extractions, complex impactions, jaw cyst surgery, root end surgery (apicoectomy), bone grafting to prepare for implants and other minor oral surgical procedures.
Every procedure is planned with X-rays, and with a CBCT 3D scan where needed, so the surgeon knows exactly where nerves and roots lie before starting. Local anaesthesia and sedation options are available.
When a wisdom tooth should come out
Not every wisdom tooth needs removing. These are the signs that one probably does.
- Pain or swelling at the back of the mouth
- Repeated infections around a partly erupted tooth
- Difficulty opening the mouth fully
- Food trapping and decay behind the last molar
- A wisdom tooth pushing against the tooth in front
- A cyst or other change seen on an X-ray
If your wisdom teeth are healthy and well positioned, we will tell you so and simply keep an eye on them.
See it in practice
A short video from our YouTube channel, and a look at the work itself.
The process
What to expect, step by step. Your own timeline is confirmed once we have examined you.
Examination and X-rays, with a CBCT 3D scan for complex cases, to plan the safest approach.
Visit 1The area is fully numbed. Sedation can be arranged for anxious patients or longer procedures.
Surgery dayThe tooth is removed as gently as possible, sometimes in sections to protect the surrounding bone. Stitches are placed if needed.
Surgery dayYou go home with clear written instructions and pain relief advice. A review visit checks healing.
Follow-upWhy patients choose VIN SMILES for oral surgery
Surgery at VIN SMILES is carried out by our three oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Surgical work is their specialty, with hospital training behind it.
Having surgeons in-house means wisdom teeth, bone grafting and implant preparation are handled under one roof, without referral letters or waiting lists elsewhere.
A specialist for every procedure. No exceptions.
Common questions
The procedure is done under local anaesthesia, so you should feel pressure rather than pain. Some swelling and soreness for a few days afterwards is normal and manageable.
Most people feel much better within a few days, and swelling settles within about a week. Complex impactions can take a little longer.
Only if they are causing problems or are likely to. We assess each tooth individually.
Avoid smoking, spitting forcefully, very hot food and using a straw for the first day or two. We give you full written aftercare instructions.
Book a surgical consultation
An assessment with our oral surgeons, X-rays and a clear explanation of what to expect. No obligation to proceed.