Wisdom Tooth Extraction in Calgary
Impacted or painful wisdom teeth often need to come out before they cause bigger problems. Royal Oak Smiles provides wisdom tooth extraction with same day emergency appointments available for patients in pain.
About Wisdom Tooth Extraction
Wisdom teeth are the last set of molars to come in, usually in the late teens or early twenties, and they often don't have enough room to grow in properly. When they become impacted, crowded, or infected, extraction is typically recommended to prevent pain, infection, and damage to nearby teeth. At Royal Oak Smiles, our team assesses each case individually to determine the safest, most comfortable approach to removal.
What is Condition
Wisdom teeth frequently become impacted, meaning they're trapped beneath the gum or growing at an angle instead of emerging normally. This can cause pain, swelling, infection, and crowding of neighboring teeth. In many cases, extraction is recommended even before symptoms become severe, since impacted wisdom teeth rarely resolve on their own.
Symptoms and Causes
- Pain or tenderness at the back of the jaw
- Swelling or redness around the gums near the back molars
- Difficulty opening your mouth fully
- Bad breath or an unpleasant taste, often a sign of infection
- Crowding or shifting of nearby teeth
Wisdom tooth problems are typically caused by insufficient space in the jaw, teeth growing at an angle, or teeth only partially breaking through the gum.
Pre and Post Care
Before your extraction, we'll take X-rays to assess the position of your wisdom teeth and plan the safest removal approach, discussing sedation options if needed. After the procedure, eating soft foods for the first few days is recommended, most patients can return to a normal diet gradually as healing progresses. Using a straw too soon after extraction can disrupt healing and should be avoided for at least the first few days, and gauze should be used as directed until bleeding fully stops, typically within the first day.
Why Choose Royal Oak Smiles
Our team of three dentists handles wisdom tooth extraction as part of our broader dental emergency care, alongside treatments like root canal treatment, with same day appointments available for patients in pain. For patients feeling anxious about extraction, we offer sedation dentistry options to keep the procedure comfortable. We're open evenings until 8 PM Monday through Thursday, plus weekends, so urgent care doesn't mean waiting. We direct bill most major Alberta insurance providers and are a participating provider for CDCP and NIHB.
Consultation and Procedure Fee
The price of wisdom tooth extraction depends on the number of teeth being removed and whether they're impacted or straightforward extractions. We'll provide a clear estimate after your consultation and X-rays. We direct bill most major Alberta insurance providers, and offer flexible financing for patients without coverage.
Recovery Timeline
Most patients experience swelling and discomfort for the first two to three days, gradually improving over the following week. Soft foods are recommended initially, with a gradual return to normal eating as healing progresses. Full healing of the extraction site typically takes several weeks, though most patients feel back to normal within a week.
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Royal Oak Smiles holds a 4.7 star rating from over 368 Google reviews, reflecting the comfort and care patients experience during extraction procedures.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Most extractions take between 20 minutes and an hour, depending on the number of teeth being removed and whether they're impacted.
The procedure itself is performed under local anesthesia or sedation, so you shouldn't feel pain during removal. Some soreness and swelling afterward is normal and manageable with recommended pain relief.
Most patients start with soft foods for a few days, gradually returning to a normal diet over the following week as healing progresses.
Avoid using a straw for at least the first few days after extraction, since the suction can disrupt healing and increase the risk of complications.
Coverage varies by provider and plan. We direct bill most major Alberta insurance companies and can confirm your specific coverage before treatment.
Book Your Appointment
Dealing with wisdom tooth pain? Book your extraction consultation with Royal Oak Smiles today, same day emergency appointments available.