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Wisdom Tooth Removal in Fulham
Problem wisdom teeth removed here at the practice: straightforward ones by your own dentist, and surgical removals by Dr Rohan Shaffery, who has advanced training and a special interest in oral surgery.
- Wisdom tooth removal from £309
- Almost all wisdom teeth removed here at the practice, not in hospital
- Surgical removals with Dr Rohan Shaffery, who has a special interest in oral surgery
- Coronectomy for teeth very close to the nerve
- Sedation with a visiting anaesthetist, on request
4.6 from 300+ Google reviewsFamily-run practice on Munster Road, SW6
At a glance
Wisdom teeth at Pearly Whites
- Where
- Almost always here at the practice, rather than a hospital referral
- Sedation
- With a visiting anaesthetist, on request
- 3D scan
- If needed, at a specialist imaging centre, at a preferred rate for our patients
Why remove them
When a wisdom tooth should come out
Healthy wisdom teeth that have enough room and aren’t causing problems can stay. We recommend removing them when they are, or are likely to.
Protecting the tooth in front
A wisdom tooth growing at an angle can dig into the back of the tooth in front of it, trapping food and causing decay that’s hard to clean or repair. Left too long, it can mean losing that tooth as well.
Repeated infections
A partly erupted wisdom tooth can trap food and bacteria under the gum flap, causing painful, swollen infections (pericoronitis) that keep coming back.
Decay
Wisdom teeth are hard to reach with a toothbrush, so they often decay, and are often too far back to repair well.
Pain and pressure
Ongoing pain or pressure at the back of your mouth, or discomfort when you open or chew.
Gum disease
Food and plaque trapped around a wisdom tooth can cause gum disease that affects the teeth next to it.
Cysts
Rarely, a fluid-filled cyst can form around a buried wisdom tooth and damage the bone.
Here, not in hospital
Wisdom teeth removed at the practice
Almost all wisdom teeth are removed here at the practice. Straightforward ones that have come through, often lower wisdom teeth, can be removed by your own dentist, and Dr Rohan carries out surgical removals, including many impacted teeth (stuck under the gum or against the tooth in front), so you don’t have to wait for a hospital appointment.
Before any removal, he checks the position of the tooth and its roots with X-rays and, where needed, a 3D scan at a specialist imaging centre, at a preferred rate for our patients. If a tooth ever needs hospital care, he’ll tell you honestly and arrange the referral.
Your dentist
Dr Rohan Shaffery
Dr Rohan has advanced training and a special interest in oral surgery, implantology and periodontology. After graduating from King’s College London, he completed a Master’s in Clinical Implantology and became a Member of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
He carries out our surgical wisdom tooth removals here at the practice, including many impacted teeth, and will always tell you honestly whether a tooth needs to come out.
Coronectomy
When a tooth is very close to the nerve
What it is
Instead of removing the whole tooth, Dr Rohan removes the crown and leaves the roots in place, where they usually heal over with bone.
Why it helps
For a lower wisdom tooth whose roots sit very close to the nerve, it greatly reduces the risk of nerve damage, while still removing the part causing problems.
Is it right for me?
Dr Rohan will explain whether a full removal or a coronectomy is safer for your tooth, and why.
Your treatment
What to expect
Assessment
We examine your wisdom teeth and take X-rays, arranging a 3D scan if needed, and explain whether removal is recommended, how, and who will do it.
Comfort
The area is thoroughly numbed, or sedation with a visiting anaesthetist can be arranged if you’re nervous.
Removal
The tooth is removed gently, sometimes in sections through a small opening in the gum, which is then closed with a few stitches.
Recovery
Most people feel sore and a little swollen for a few days, and back to normal within about a week.
Review
We see you for a review to check you’re healing well. Your review appointments are included in the price.
Recovery
After your wisdom tooth removal
Swelling and soreness
Swelling usually peaks after two or three days. Cold packs on your cheek and everyday painkillers, as advised, help.
Protect the clot
For the first 24 hours, avoid rinsing, hot drinks, straws and smoking, so the clot stays in place.
Soft foods
Eat soft foods for a few days, and from the next day rinse gently with warm salt water after meals.
Call us if
Pain gets worse after a few days, you have a bad taste, a fever or swelling that keeps growing. It could be a dry socket or infection, which we can treat.
Costs
Wisdom tooth removal prices
- Wisdom tooth removal, straightforwardOften with your own dentistPearlyPlan members save 10%From £309
- Surgical removal with Dr Rohan, straightforwardPearlyPlan members save 10%From £475
- Surgical removal with Dr Rohan, complexFrom £52.50 a month with 0% financePearlyPlan members save 10%From £630
- SedationWith a visiting anaesthetistQuoted at consultation
Review appointments are included in the price. If you need a 3D scan, it’s taken at a specialist imaging centre, at a preferred rate for Pearly Whites patients.
Reviews
What our patients say
jay
Best dental practive in area..✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️
Nicola Gerhard
Always made to feel valued as a patient, Dr Lia is a wonderful dentist.
john hill
Dr Lia and Nurse Shukri
Practice manager Zahra were all wonderful- I actually look forward to coming to the dentist. All so kind & competent & happy.
Justin Thomas
What a wonderful team! I can’t recommend the Invisalign treatment highly enough in the hands of this capable team. Thank you for all you’ve done over the last few months. A very happy client!
Questions
Wisdom tooth FAQs
Do I need my wisdom teeth out?
Only if they’re causing problems, or are likely to. Healthy wisdom teeth with enough room can stay. Dr Rohan will check yours and explain what he recommends.
Why would a wisdom tooth damage the tooth next to it?
A wisdom tooth coming through at an angle can press into the back of the tooth in front, where food gets trapped and decay starts. Left untreated, it can mean losing that tooth too.
Who will remove my wisdom tooth?
If it has come through and can be removed simply, often your own dentist. If it needs a surgical removal, Dr Rohan, who has advanced training and a special interest in oral surgery.
How much does wisdom tooth removal cost?
From £309 for a straightforward wisdom tooth, or from £475 for a surgical removal (£630 for complex cases). PearlyPlan members save 10%.
Do you remove wisdom teeth here, or refer to hospital?
Almost always here. Straightforward wisdom teeth can be removed by your own dentist, and Dr Rohan carries out surgical removals at the practice, including many impacted ones. If a tooth ever needs hospital care, he’ll arrange the referral.
What is a coronectomy?
Removing the crown of a wisdom tooth and leaving its roots in place. It’s used when the roots are very close to the nerve, to reduce the risk of nerve damage.
Will it hurt?
The area is numbed first, so you’ll feel pressure but not pain. Sedation with a visiting anaesthetist is available if you’re nervous. Soreness and swelling afterwards usually ease within a few days.
How long is the recovery?
Most people are back to normal within about a week. Swelling usually peaks after two or three days.
Can I be sedated?
Yes. Sedation with a visiting anaesthetist can be arranged on request.
Should I have all four removed at once?
Not necessarily. We only remove the wisdom teeth that need it, sometimes at the same appointment, and Dr Rohan will talk you through the options.
What if my wisdom tooth is infected now?
Call us. We’ll see you the same or next working day to treat the infection, and plan removal once it has settled if needed.
Wisdom tooth giving you trouble?
Book an assessment with Dr Rohan, or call us if you’re in pain.
