We understand that having a tooth removed can be an upsetting and anxious time and, wherever possible, we always try and save your natural teeth. However when a removal is needed – either because of damage, disease or to facilitate the treatment for which you have come to NDS in the first place – we are fully resourced to operate. With minimum fuss and maximum care and sensitivity.
We always have this option available to you for tooth removals. Conscious sedation is a very safe technique which produces a sedated state, the level of which we can vary according to your needs. We administer a precisely calculated dose as a drink which will make you feel physically relaxed, drowsy and worry free. For longer, more complex or potentially uncomfortable procedures our anaesthetist will be available to administer and monitor a much deeper level of sedation, if required. In this way, you never need worry about 'waking up' during the procedure.
If you have been referred to us because of problems with your wisdom teeth (i.e. how – or if – they are coming through), our specialist oral surgeons will treat you. Following an x-ray to establish precisely what is happening with these teeth, we will discuss the procedure with you and – with your agreement – 'do the necessary'.
As with all surgical procedures, we'll provide you with all the advice and information you'll need to speed the healing process and reduce any risk of infection.