Why teeth are removed
Decay or damage that can't be restored, severe gum disease, crowding ahead of orthodontic work, or wisdom teeth that don't have room to come in properly.
Common reasons to remove wisdom teeth
- Damage to nearby teeth
- Infection or recurring inflammation
- Crowding the rest of your bite
- Pressure on the jawbone
After your extraction
We'll send you home with detailed aftercare instructions. See our surgical instructions pages for full step-by-step recovery guidance.