The easy and quick answer to this question is no. It's not bad to have your wisdom teeth extracted without anesthesia; however, it may be quite uncomfortable, and most patients prefer not to feel any aspect of a tooth extraction procedure. That's where Sleep Dentistry Brisbane can help!
Our team provides comfortable dentistry, including wisdom and other tooth extractions, while you sleep peacefully! We do this with IV sedation in one of our dental clinics around the greater Brisbane area or with general anaesthetic (GA) with our team in a hospital setting.
Why It May Be Beneficial to Have Your Wisdom Teeth Removed
Many wonder why it's important to have their wisdom teeth extracted and if it's necessary. While some folks may be able to keep their wisdom teeth with no problems, most people don't have enough room in their mouths for third molars (wisdom teeth). Here are several scenarios in which it's best to remove wisdom teeth.
- Crowding: If you don't have enough space for the wisdom teeth, they may not be able to erupt properly, or they may crowd neighbouring teeth, which could negatively impact tooth alignment and previous orthodontic treatment.
- Cleanliness: Third molars are the last teeth to arrive far back in your mouth behind your second set of molars. Many people have a hard time brushing and flossing these teeth properly. If you can't easily clean your teeth, plaque buildup could result in problems like tooth decay and gum disease.
- Impaction: If your wisdom teeth are stuck beneath the gumline or impacted, they could result in a painful infection.
- Damage: Some wisdom teeth don't come in straight but rather at odd angles that could damage neighbouring teeth.
Would You Like to Learn About Dental Sedation in Brisbane for Tooth Extraction?
Book an evaluation with Dr Asad to learn more about how sleep dentistry can help you with a tooth extraction procedure.