Wisdom Teeth Removal in Richmond Hill | Red House Dental

Not Every Wisdom Tooth Needs to Come Out

Some wisdom teeth come through completely straight with room to spare and never cause a single issue. Those stay. We leave them alone entirely.

The teeth that cause problems are different. No room to come through properly, so they push sideways into the neighbouring tooth. Come halfway through the gum, then stop, leaving a gum flap that traps food and bacteria after every meal. That situation has a name, pericoronitis. It is a recurring infection under that flap. It hurts, the jaw swells, and opening the mouth becomes difficult. Antibiotics settle it temporarily. Then it comes back. It keeps coming back until the tooth is removed.

Signs Your Wisdom Teeth Need Looking At

• Pain or dull pressure at the very back of the jaw
• Swelling behind the last molar that comes and goes
• A jaw that is hard to open fully, especially in the morning
• Recurring bad taste or smell despite thorough brushing
• Front teeth that were straight and are now crowding
• An impacted tooth spotted on a routine X-ray, with no symptoms yet

That last one matters. Finding an impacted wisdom tooth early almost always means a simpler removal than waiting months for infection and repeated antibiotics.

What the Procedure Involves

Step 1: X-Rays Before Anything Else

X-rays before anything else, every time. Without imaging, we cannot see how the tooth is sitting, where the roots end, what nerves are in the area, or what is happening to the teeth around it. The X-ray determines everything about how the removal gets approached.

Step 2: Simple or Surgical, We Tell You Which One

Some wisdom teeth are completely accessible and can be removed under local anesthetic in the dental chair in 20 minutes. Patients drive themselves home. Recovery is a few days of soft food and mild soreness.

Others are buried entirely under the gum, growing at a significant angle, or positioned close to the inferior alveolar nerve. These need a surgical approach. More time. More involved recovery. More detailed aftercare instructions.

We tell you exactly which category yours falls into before you agree to anything. The procedure, the time it takes, and what recovery realistically looks like for your specific situation. No vague reassurances and no surprises on the day.

Step 3: Recovery

Recovery varies more than most clinics tell patients upfront. Some people take ibuprofen for two days and feel normal by day four. Others swell noticeably and take a full week to feel right. Days two and three tend to be the worst for swelling, that is normal, not a sign that something went wrong. We give you written aftercare instructions before you leave so you know exactly what is normal, what to do, and what to call us about.

Wisdom Teeth Removal Cost

Wisdom teeth removal cost in Richmond Hill depends on the complexity of the procedure. A straightforward extraction costs considerably less than a fully impacted surgical removal. We provide you with a clear, itemized quote based on your X-rays before any work begins. We accept the Canadian Dental Care Plan and confirm exactly what is covered under your plan before starting treatment.

FAQs

Do all wisdom teeth need to come out?

No. Straight, comfortable, and not affecting surrounding teeth, those stay. Removal only gets recommended when there is an actual problem or a clear clinical reason to expect one.

How long does recovery take?

Most people feel better within three to four days. Surgical removals take longer. We tell you what to expect for your specific extraction beforehand.

Does it hurt?

During the procedure, you feel pressure, not pain. Afterward, there is soreness, how much depends on the complexity of the extraction. Most people manage fine with ibuprofen.

Can I work the next day?

After a simple extraction, many people do. After surgical removal, most take 2 to 3 days. We give you a realistic answer before you book.

Does the CDCP cover it?

For eligible patients, certain extractions are covered. We confirm exactly what applies to your plan before starting any work.

Book Your Consultation

Jaw pain that keeps coming back. An infection that antibiotics clear temporarily but never permanently. A recommendation from another dentist that your wisdom teeth need monitoring. An X-ray that showed something worth a second opinion.

Any of those is enough reason to come in and get a straight assessment.

Call: +1 (905) 883-4643. Visit: 38 Arnold Crescent, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3R5. Email: reception@redhousedental.com. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm; Saturday, 9 am to 3 pm.