Wisdom Teeth Extraction in St. Catharine's, ON
What You Need to Know About Wisdom Teeth Extractions
If the thought of having your wisdom teeth removed, also known as wisdom teeth extraction, seems daunting to you, rest assured it doesn’t have to be!
Keep reading to learn more about this relatively uncomplicated procedure that can be performed in Ontario at Monarch Dentistry.
Getting Prepared
Prior to the actual tooth extraction, a full dental examination will be performed to make sure you don’t have an infection that might have been caused by the wisdom tooth. In the event of an infection, you’ll be prescribed antibiotics and asked to schedule your procedure after the infection has cleared.
What to Expect for Your Procedure in Ontario
Upon arrival for your procedure at Monarch Dentistry, you’ll be given a local anesthetic to numb the area around the wisdom tooth. After the area is numb, the dentist will open up the gum tissue above the tooth and remove the tooth by separating it from the bone.
What to Expect After Your Wisdom Teeth Have Been Extracted
Some patients will require stitches after the surgery to make sure there’s no excessive bleeding. You’ll be given gauze to place between your gums and asked to bite down gently to help absorb bleeding that will gradually reduce and shouldn’t last more than 24 hours.
What You Can Do at Home
To reduce swelling, Monarch Dentistry will recommend that you use an ice pack every 10-15 minutes. You can also use moist heat, such as a warm washcloth, to reduce discomfort. It’s also recommended that you gargle with salt water during the first twenty-four hours after the procedure since this will help reduce pain and swelling.
Good News About the Healing Process
The good news is that your mouth has the ability to heal incredibly fast after dental procedures. Any pain or discomfort should be gone within a few days of your wisdom tooth extraction.
Ready to Get Relief in Ontario?
If you’re experiencing pain and discomfort from your wisdom teeth, why not make your appointment with Monarch Dentistry right now to get relief and start living pain-free tomorrow!
FAQs
Many people don’t know if their wisdom teeth are healthy, fully erupted, aligned, and easy to clean; removal may not be necessary.
However, if the wisdom teeth are impacted, growing at an angle, crowding nearby teeth, causing gum issues, or at risk of infection, removal may be recommended to avoid problems later.
Wisdom teeth often appear during the late teens or early twenties, a stage when removal is simpler, recovery is smoother, and problems are easier to prevent. That said, every patient is different. The decision depends on your dental exam, jaw space, alignment, and whether the wisdom teeth are causing issues.
During the procedure, local anesthesia is used to numb the area. The dentist will open the gum tissue, separate the wisdom tooth from the bone, and remove it, sometimes in pieces if needed. Post-extraction stitches may be placed, and gauze may be used to control bleeding.
Most people see major improvements in 3–5 days, though full healing may take up to 1–2 weeks.
Swelling, bruising, or discomfort typically peak during the first few days but gradually subside with proper care.
After surgery, start with soft or liquid foods like yogurt, mashed potatoes, soups, smoothies, or applesauce.
Avoid hard, crunchy, or spicy foods, and skip using straws, smoking, or rinsing too forcefully; these can loosen the healing clot and lead to complications.
As with any surgical procedure, there are risks of possible infection, delayed healing, dry socket (when a blood clot is dislodged), swelling, and discomfort or bruising.
Complications are more likely if after-care instructions are not followed (e.g., if the blood clot is disturbed by smoking, using a straw, or spitting vigorously).
Yes, in many cases, all four wisdom teeth can be removed during a single visit, if recommended by the dentist or oral surgeon.
Whether wisdom teeth removal is safe and appropriate depends on your overall oral health, the position of your teeth, and your dentist’s evaluation.