Wisdom Tooth Extraction
Wisdom Tooth Extraction in Downtown Toronto
Experiencing pain, pressure, or swelling at the back of your jaw?
Experiencing pain, pressure, or swelling at the back of your jaw? At City Oasis Dental, we provide safe, gentle, and stress-free wisdom tooth evaluations and extractions to protect your overall oral health.
Many individuals remain unaware that wisdom teeth are developing until pain or gum tenderness begins. Your ideal timeline depends on your unique jaw structure, age, and individual dental needs.
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Understanding Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth—or third molars—are the final set of teeth to emerge in the very back of your jaw, typically developing between the ages of 17 and 25.
Impacted Wisdom Teeth
When there is insufficient room, teeth become impacted—meaning they remain trapped beneath the gums or grow at an angle. Impacted teeth can press against neighboring molars, causing infection, discomfort, and alignment shifts.
Recognizing the Symptoms of Impacted Teeth
Impacted or overcrowded third molars often manifest through distinct physical symptoms. Contact our office if you experience any of these signs.
Pain & Jaw Discomfort
- Localized pain in the jaw or side of the face
- Swelling, redness, or tenderness along the rear gum line
- Restricted jaw movement or difficulty opening wide
- Recurrent headaches or radiating earaches
- Increased temperature sensitivity in adjacent molars
Oral & Structural Concerns
- Persistent unpleasant taste or bad breath (halitosis)
- Bleeding or easily irritated gum tissues
- Numbness or tingling along the jaw area
- Crowding or shifting of surrounding straight teeth
- Formation of fluid-filled cysts around trapped roots
Comfortable Extractions at City Oasis Dental
Our dental team is experienced in performing extractions with care, precision, and gentleness. Call us at 647-980-1200 to arrange your consultation and discuss your options.
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Frequently asked questions
What Are Third Molars?
Most adults develop up to four wisdom teeth, one in each corner of the upper and lower jaws. While some emerge without issue, many jaw structures do not have sufficient space to accommodate them naturally.
When Should Wisdom Teeth Be Removed?
If diagnostic X-rays reveal crowding or improper growth angles, early removal is often advised to prevent complications before roots fully solidify. Timely extraction helps shield adjacent healthy teeth from decay, gum inflammation, and structural damage.
Do All Wisdom Teeth Require Extraction?
No. Extraction is not always necessary. Wisdom teeth may remain safely in place if they meet the following criteria:
When do wisdom teeth need to be removed?
Wisdom teeth may need to be removed when there is not enough room for them to emerge normally or when they become impacted below the gum line. Removal is often recommended to protect nearby teeth from pain, inflammation, infection, and crowding.
How long is recovery after wisdom teeth removal?
Recovery varies depending on the position of the teeth and whether they were impacted. Initial healing generally takes a few days, with complete tissue recovery over a week or two. Our team will provide personalized recovery guidelines and estimates based on your individual extraction.
Can impacted wisdom teeth cause other problems?
Yes. Left untreated, impacted wisdom teeth can lead to localized pain, jaw pressure, gum infections, bad breath, crowding of adjacent teeth, difficulty chewing, headaches, and in rare cases, cyst development within the jawbone.
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