What is Pericoronitis?
Pericoronitis is inflammation and pain associated with the follicle around the wisdom tooth. It may be treated with cleaning and antibiotics but if re-infection occurs or swelling persists then there are various options available. Antibiotic use in wisdom teeth treat a symptom and not a problem, which is normally the tooth.
What can be done?
Operculum removal
This is a simple surgical procedure where the gum around the wisdom tooth is removed.
Wisdom tooth extraction
This is again a simple surgical procedure that is planned can be completed under local anaesthetic in surgery. The tooth may be removed in one or divided and removed. At Tracey Bell we have removed wisdom teeth for 28 years. We work with Aviva Insurance for wisdom tooth extraction and full assessment. The Tracey Bell team will always discuss consent.
Coronectomy
This is a procedure where the crown of the wisdom tooth is removed – the roots remain. This procedure is normally completed with a full extraction runs the risk of nerve damage.
A CBCT scan may be performed to assess wisdom teeth – your dentist at Tracey Bell will discuss this with you.
