Wisdom teeth removal: when it is needed and how it is done.
Not every wisdom tooth needs to be removed: the indication is evaluated case by case, with imaging. When removal is indicated, Well Clinic Odontologia, in São Paulo, performs the procedure with prior planning, local anaesthesia, and recovery instructions, with the option of conscious sedation for anxious patients.
Sedation available
When a wisdom tooth is usually indicated for removal.
None of these situations is a diagnosis: they are the most common reasons for the indication, always confirmed by an evaluation with imaging.
Lack of space
When there is no room for the wisdom tooth to come through in a proper position, it can stay impacted or partially covered. The position is evaluated with imaging.
Recurring pain
Repeated episodes of pain or inflammation in the area usually prompt the evaluation. The cause is investigated before any decision about removal.
Difficulty cleaning
Partially erupted or badly positioned wisdom teeth can be hard to clean, which favours plaque buildup in the area.
Orthodontic indication
In some orthodontic plans, removal may be indicated by the team. It is a decision of the case planning.
How it is done here.
- Prior planning with imaging, before any decision
- Local anaesthesia, with the option of conscious sedation for anxious patients
- Recovery instructions given for your case
- If the pain is what brought you here, see toothache
What patients ask us.
Does every wisdom tooth have to come out?
No. The indication is evaluated case by case, with imaging. Not every wisdom tooth needs to be removed.
Can I be sedated?
Yes. Conscious sedation is available for anxious patients, discussed during your evaluation.
What is recovery like?
Recovery instructions are given for your case after the planning, because they depend on the position of the tooth and on the procedure performed.
Can I be seen in English?
Yes. Consultations and surgery can be conducted in English, in Jardim Paulista, São Paulo.
The first consultation reads the whole case.
Two hours evaluating teeth, bite, habits, and overall health, in English if you prefer, before any plan is proposed.