Wisdom Tooth & Surgical Extractions

Thanks for your question and I understand you have a question about wisdom tooth removal even if the wisdom tooth is not causing any pain. Firstly, it's really important to be seen by dentist for any current wisdom teeth condition, even if there is no pain.

Thanks for your inquiries and I understand you are asking about wisdom teeth removal before braces. This is one of the most common questions when it comes to orthodontic treatment. There are a few indications for wisdom tooth removal before braces treatment. But treatment is on a case-by-case basis between patients and dentists based on each individual case. Wisdom tooth removal may be necessary in the following situations: 1.

Generally, wisdom tooth removal involving surgical extraction can be carried out with only local anaesthesia. With local anaesthesia, you will not feel any discomfort or pain during surgery since the tooth and surrounding area will be totally numbed. General anaesthesic for wisdom tooth removal is hardly used. But it is occasionally used when the surgery is carried out at the hospital, which also requires other surgeries at the same time. If you are particularly worried about the surgery, sedation would be a good option to relax during the procedure.

Hello, I understand you have had pins and needles sensations around the lower left or right wisdom teeth area since an operation more than one year ago. I feel sorry to hear that you have symptom of damaged nerves but it happens sometimes. There are a few treatment options for numbness after wisdom tooth treatment including nerve regeneration surgery or nerve stimulation by laser or medications, or both combined together. If you have already got numbness for more than 1 year then it is advised to see an oral surgeon to get an accurate examination.