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Wisdom teeth removal
SURGICAL EXTRACTION OF WISDOM TEETH
If your wisdom teeth are painful, taking up too much room in your mouth, infected or decaying you can have them removed
About having wisdom teeth removed.
You might need to have your wisdom tooth removed for several reasons such as tooth decay, repeated or serious infection, to make space for other teeth or to prevent damage to your cheek or gums.
It's a common procedure that can take up to an hour (depending on how many teeth you're having removed).
Need to know
You'll need some form of anaesthetic to have a wisdom tooth extracted. If you have a local anaesthetic, your dental surgeon will give you an injection in your gums to numb the area. If you're having general anaesthetic, you'll be asleep during the procedure. Your consultant will recommend which type of anaesthetic is best for you.
During the procedure, your consultant may cut back your gum very slightly, they might have to remove a small amount of bone. They also might need to cut your wisdom tooth into one or more pieces to make it easier to remove. Once your tooth has been extracted, your surgeon will close your gum with dissolvable stitches.
If you're having general anaesthetic, your consultant will tell you how long you should avoid eating and drinking for.
Like all procedures, there may be some risks and side effects involved. Your consultant will explain these to you.
You should be able to go home after your procedure. If you've had general anaesthetic, you might feel a bit groggy straight afterwards and you should arrange for someone to drive you home.
You might feel some discomfort and pain for a while after having a wisdom tooth extracted but this should go quite quickly. Your consultant might prescribe some pain relief. And they might also suggest you use special mouthwash in the few days after your procedure.
Paying for medical treatment
You don't need medical insurance to have fast access to our top consultants, extensive range of treatments, diagnostic tests and surgical procedures at our world-class facilities.
Our Wisdom teeth removal consultants
Mr Mustansir Alibhai
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Mr Nicholas Kalavrezos
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Professor Kavin Andi
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Mr Ross Elledge
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Our Wisdom teeth removal locations
The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street W1G 8BJ London
The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road, SW1W 8RH London
The Shard Outpatients
The Shard, 32 St Thomas Street SE1 9BS London
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London
Patient stories
Yvette's story: From back pain to hip replacement surgery
Yvette (54) a journalist from Kent, started experiencing pain in her hip seven years ago in 2015. An ex-national gymnast who had been incredibly active and flexible her whole life, Yvette felt concerned about the growing discomfort impacting her quality of life, and so sought help from her GP.
A new hip and straight back into the spin of things
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Michael's MAKO hip surgery to treat his arthritis
73 year-old Michael, an avid walker and charity worker, was diagnosed with arthritis in January 2021. After facing long waiting times and increasing pain that was becoming more frequent, he started to look elsewhere for treatment.
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.