Wisdom Tooth Extraction in Downtown Toronto

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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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

No. Extraction is not always necessary. Wisdom teeth may remain safely in place if they meet the following criteria:

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.

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.

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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