Tooth Extraction Sherwood

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Tooth Extraction

At Sherwood Dental, our philosophy is always to save teeth wherever possible. Extracting teeth (especially multiple teeth) can lead to some quite serious consequences over time. For teeth with abscesses, we can often do root canal therapy to save the tooth. Broken or heavily filled teeth can often be saved by placing a crown. While it is cheaper in the short term to extract a tooth, most people end up regretting the decision. It’s our responsibility to ensure patients are fully informed of the options and consequences of each option, prior to going ahead with treatment.
One exception to this is wisdom teeth.

What are wisdom teeth?

Adults typically have up to 32 teeth, including four wisdom teeth at the very back of the mouth. Some people have none, fewer than four, or occasionally more than four wisdom teeth! They are usually last to come through the gum, during our late teens or early adulthood. They can also make an appearance later in life, too.
If there is enough room in the mouth, wisdom teeth will erupt in a suitable position and there will only be minor discomfort as they come through. If there isn’t enough room. Wisdom teeth may only come through partially, and become stuck against the tooth in front (‘impacted’). This can cause ongoing problems, such as:

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