• wisdom teeth are the four teeth located right at the back of your mouth. You may need your wisdom teeth removed if they’re causing problems.
    • The procedure for removing your wisdom teeth may vary, depending on how difficult your teeth are to remove. Upper wisdom teeth are usually less complicated to remove than lower ones. We’ve given a general overview here of what you can expect. But the exact details about the procedure may be different depending on your own circumstances. You can discuss this more with your dentist or oral surgeon.
    • You may be able to have your wisdom teeth removed in your dental surgery, with local anesthesia. This means you’ll be awake but you won’t be able to feel any pain.
    • Once the anaesthetic has taken effect, your dentist or oral surgeon will grasp your tooth with dental tools. He or she will then loosen the tooth by rocking it back and forth and twisting slightly. It can then be removed completely. 
    • If your tooth is more difficult to remove, your dentist or oral surgeon may make a cut in your gum close to the tooth. They may need to remove a small piece of bone to help get the tooth out. After removing your tooth your dentist or oral surgeon will close your wound with stitches, usually dissolvable ones, if you need them. Most wisdom teeth only take a few minutes to remove, but more difficult teeth can take around 20 - 40 min
    • After you’ve had your wisdom teeth removed you will probably feel some pain for a day or two. Your mouth may be sore for up to a week or longer if the removal was very difficult. If you need them, you can take over-the-counter painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen. Your dentist or oral surgeon may suggest you take both of these medicines because they can work well together to reduce pain. Follow the instructions in the patient information leaflet that comes with your medicine and ask your pharmacist if you need any advice. Don't take aspirin because this can make bleeding worse.
    • Rinse out your mouth only very gently during the first 24 hours after having a wisdom tooth removed. Vigorous rinsing can disturb blood clots that help the healing process. After meals, rinse gently to remove bits of food from the area where your tooth was removed.
    • You should brush your teeth as usual as best you can after your wisdom teeth have been removed. But keep your toothbrush away from the healing wound for the first couple of days.