Wisdom teeth are the last adult teeth to emerge, typically in the late teens or early twenties. Because the jaw is often too small to accommodate them, they frequently become impacted — causing significant pain, swelling and infection.
Infection of the gum flap overlying a partially erupted wisdom tooth — causes severe pain, swelling and difficulty opening the mouth.
When a wisdom tooth cannot fully erupt, it presses against the adjacent tooth causing persistent pain.
Partially erupted wisdom teeth are difficult to clean and frequently develop decay or abscess.
Impacted wisdom teeth can develop cysts that damage surrounding bone and teeth.
Emergency treatment focuses on relieving pain and clearing infection — irrigation of the gum pocket, antiseptic dressings, antibiotics. Once the acute episode resolves, options including wisdom tooth removal will be discussed.
Prices confirmed at appointment. Written cost breakdown provided before any treatment begins.
Part of our emergency dental care service in Feltham
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