Wisdom Tooth Extraction

• Pain or pressure at the back of your jaw
• Swollen, red or tender gums around a wisdom tooth
• A tooth that is only partly through the gum
• Repeated infection or bad taste
• Decay in a wisdom tooth or the tooth next to it
• Crowding or shifting of your other teeth

1. 01Consultation and X-rays, reviewed with you.
2. 02A plan that explains what we see and what we recommend.
3. 03Removal with the area numbed, with sedation options discussed beforehand if you are anxious.
4. 04Aftercare instructions and a follow-up if needed.

• Tell us about your medications, allergies and health history.
• Follow any eating or drinking instructions we give you, especially if sedation is planned.
• Arrange a ride home if you will be sedated.
• Plan to rest for the remainder of the day.

• Bite gently on gauze to control bleeding as instructed.
• Use cold packs on your cheek for swelling during the first day.
• Eat soft, cool foods and avoid straws, smoking and vigorous rinsing for the first few days so the blood clot stays in place.
• Take pain relief as directed.
• Call us if bleeding will not stop, pain worsens after a few days or you develop a fever.

We follow the Alberta Dental Association Fee Guide and bill your insurance directly. We accept NIHB, CDCP, Alberta Adult Health Benefit and WCB. Our team can review your coverage before the appointment.