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Wisdom teeth

Wisdom teeth are molars which are the last adult teeth to develop in the mouth. Most people have four wisdom teeth at the back of the mouth — 1 in each corner.

They usually start to appear in gums in late teens, early twenties, but it can also be quite common to appear later. By this time, there are already 28 adult teeth in the mouth and so the development of wisdom teeth can often be impacted by restricted space, causing problems as they grow. Wisdom teeth can sometimes emerge at an angle or get stuck and only partially emerge. Teeth that grow through like this are known as impacted.

When to see a Castle Park Dental Care dentist

Impacted wisdom teeth don't always cause symptoms. However, when an impacted wisdom tooth becomes infected, damages other teeth or causes other dental problems, you may experience some of these signs or symptoms:

Red or swollen gums
Tender or bleeding gums
Jaw pain
Swelling around the jaw
Bad breath
An unpleasant taste in your mouth
Difficulty opening your mouth

As with any teeth problems, if you are experiencing any of these symptoms it's important to book an appointment at Castle Park Dental Care to see a dentist as soon as possible, rather than waiting for routine dental health review.

What can I do to help relieve the discomfort of wisdom teeth?

A mouthwash of medium-hot water with a teaspoonful of salt will help to reduce gum soreness and inflammation. Swish the salt water around the tooth, trying to get into the areas your toothbrush cannot reach. Do this several times a day.

An antibacterial mouthwash containing chlorhexidine can also reduce the inflammation. Pain-relieving tablets such as paracetamol or ibuprofen can also be useful in the short term, but talk to us at Castle Park Dental Care if the pain continues.

Why are wisdom teeth removed?

If your wisdom teeth are impacted but not causing any problems, you don't usually need to be remove them. This is because there's no proven benefit of doing this and it carries the risk of complications.

Sometimes, wisdom teeth that have become impacted or haven't fully broken through the surface of the gum can cause dental problems. Food and bacteria can get trapped around the edge of the wisdom teeth, causing a build-up of plaque, which can lead to several problems in the mouth:

  • Damage to other teeth. If the wisdom tooth pushes against the second molar, it may damage the second molar or increase the risk of infection in that area. This pressure can also cause problems with crowding of the other teeth or require orthodontic treatment to straighten other teeth.
  • Cysts. The wisdom tooth develops in a sac within the jawbone. The sac can fill with fluid, forming a cyst that can damage the jawbone, teeth and nerves.
  • Decay. Partially impacted wisdom teeth appear to be at higher risk of tooth decay than other teeth. This probably occurs because wisdom teeth are harder to clean and because food and bacteria get easily trapped between the gum and a partially erupted tooth.
  • Gum disease. The difficulty cleaning impacted, partially erupted wisdom teeth increases the risk of developing a painful, inflammatory gum disease in that area.

Many of these problems can be treated with antibiotics, antiseptic mouthwash and a good oral hygiene regime.

Wisdom teeth removal is very common, but usually only recommended when other treatments haven't worked.

Prevention

You can't keep an impaction from occurring but keeping your regular dental appointments for cleaning and reviews enables your dentist to monitor the growth and emergence of your wisdom teeth. Regularly updated dental X-rays may indicate impacted wisdom teeth before any symptoms develop.

If you have any concerns about your wisdom teeth, or are experiencing any pain, give us a call on 01482 770597.

Patient Reviews

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6th July 2025

It has taken me years to find the right dentist/practice and right from my first appointment I knew that I had finally found the one that I could completely trust and feel confident with. Thank you to all the staff that have finally built up my trust and confidence and now I am having treatment to make my teeth look better!

3rd July 2025

Edward the hygienist is really good. He explained everything that he was doing to me. He and the assistant were both very professional and lovely.

30th June 2025

I missed my appointment and was contacted by the practice. I live nearby, so they rescheduled it from 16.45 to 17.10 and stayed behind to complete the work as I was going on holiday shortly after.I apologized profusely, but they could not have been kinder, nor more welcoming. It is only when things go wrong that you can truly judge the level of service; which was excellent in terms of reception and outcome!

28th June 2025

Always very helpful ans explain everything that is going to happen. Also very friendly

28th June 2025

I'm a very nervous dental px and was put at ease the minute I stepped into the practice. Very understanding reception staff.Andrew my dentist was attentive and listened to my fears without making me feel silly.I have already booked my next check up here .10 out of 10 for the whole practice and would definitely recommend castle park dentists .

28th June 2025

Edward always very courteous and fully explains everything he is doing

26th June 2025

Well looked after over the years by an excellent team of professionals. The dentists and hygienist are highly skilled, professional, always take time to explain and address my concern/expectation. The dental nurses and supporting staffs are effective and caring.Highly recommended!

25th June 2025

I was very nervous and Simon was very understanding and put me at ease. He was so professional I didn’t even realise the tooth had come out. Also the experience of the injection was far better than I have experienced before.

13th June 2025

Very friendly and very professional staff

13th June 2025

I use them regularly, I am always satisfied. I am disabled, they do not rush me, they make me comfortable, they do what they can to accommodate me.

13th June 2025

Appointment was broadly on time. I received a quick overview of what was to happen. After the inspection a detailed discussion on treatment options (2) took place and a way forward was agreed. Can’t ask for more.

12th June 2025

Edward is the best ever hygienist, he is very knowledgeable and explains everything in an understandable way. I feel completely confident in him. I am also fortunate to have Andrew as my dentist, he’s a lovely guy but also very professional and a whizz at his job.

12th June 2025

The staff, from reception to hygienist were friendly, and helpful

11th June 2025

I asked the dentist and hygienist not to touch a certain tooth because the gum below it was sore. They kindly did as I asked. They were friendly and professional

11th June 2025

Being able to have the same dentist that you trust & feel confident that they will do a professional job with care and understanding. Pleasant atmosphere. Friendly helpful Reception staff.

8th June 2025

Confidence in the dentist. All staff are polite and friendly and they all do their job well.

8th June 2025

the staff service

5th June 2025

I was really happy that my broken filling could be fixed, and without an additional visit. Simon has done a really good job. He checked in with me throughout, giving options and making sure I was happy with the outcome. The resulting filling is smooth and feels good. Thank you!

5th June 2025

The welcome from the Reception staff is always warm and friendly. Edward the Hygienist was very patient when I twice had a coughing fit during the clean. Andrew may Dentist was very welcoming and attentive as always. I have great faith in his advice and skill. The Dental Nurses Chloe and Adriana both had welcoming smiles.

3rd June 2025

Professional care from start to finish, extremely friendly and put me at ease

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