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Wisdom Teeth ExtractionHow the wisdom teeth extraction is done?Before removing a wisdom tooth, your dentist will give you a local anaesthetic to numb the area where the tooth will be removed. To remove the wisdom tooth, your dentist will open up the gum tissue over the tooth and take out any bone that is covering the tooth. He or she will separate the tissue connecting the tooth to the bone and then remove the tooth. Sometimes the dentist will cut the tooth into smaller pieces to make it easier to remove. One area of speciality areas within dentistry is known as oral surgery and this applies to procedures of a surgical nature, such as the extraction of teeth or wisdom teeth. Oral surgery requires additional training in techniques to perform procedures with care, helping patients to be able to use their teeth and mouths again. If you have advanced tooth decay or an impacted wisdom tooth, you may require oral surgery to have them safely extracted. Depending on your particular case and the severity of your problem, you will be given anaesthetic and offered sedation if you are anxious. IMPORTANT: Do not pull out your own teeth! It is important to always get the advice of a dental professional if you are worried about any of your teeth. Never attempt to pull out your own tooth out at home as this could cause a more serious problem for you. Dentists have the right equipment and sterile environment in which to perform this type of procedure with the utmost care and your recovery can be fairly quick. In the case of wisdom teeth extractions you may have some swelling after the procedure and discomfort that can be eased with over the counter painkillers.

Laser Teeth WhiteningLaser Teeth Whitening is the most usual method of tooth whitening. Your dentist will be able to tell you if you are suitable for the treatment. Using a mouthpiece all of your teeth would be exposed to make it easier for the gel and light to work. After this a whitening gel will be applied to your teeth. Then a light or laser is shone on the teeth to activate the chemical. The light speeds up the reaction of the whitening product and the colour change can be achieved more quickly.

FillingsA filling is a way to restore a tooth damaged by decay back to its normal function and shape. How it’s done: Decayed tooth material removed.The area is cleaned and dried.The cavity is filled with a filling material.All fillings are done with composite filling, this is a tooth coloured filling, they are matched to the same colour as your teeth. Fillings in regard to teeth positioning: Front: The fillings is placed in teeth number 1, 2 or 3.Pre-molar: The fillings is placed in the 4th or 5th teeth.Molar: In this case the filling is placed into either teeth 6,7 or 8.