{"id":5571,"date":"2025-10-03T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/?p=5571"},"modified":"2026-10-22T16:30:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T14:30:29","slug":"wisdom-teeth-removal-safe-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/en\/oral-surgery\/wisdom-teeth-removal-safe-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83e\uddb7 Do you need your wisdom teeth out? The safe, expert solution at Cl\u00ednica Dental Acosta Cubero (V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga) \ud83d\ude37"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Wisdom teeth<\/strong>, or third molars, are the last teeth to come through, usually between the ages of 17 and 25. For some people they never cause any trouble, but for others they can become a source of pain, discomfort and complications. When there isn’t enough room for them to come through properly, removing them becomes a necessary procedure to protect the health of the rest of your mouth. At Cl\u00ednica Dental Acosta Cubero<\/strong>, located in Torre del Mar<\/strong>, V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga<\/strong>, we are experts in oral surgery<\/strong> and offer you a safe, effective solution to the problems wisdom teeth<\/strong> can cause. Read on to find out whether you might need this procedure! \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why do wisdom teeth<\/strong> cause problems? \ud83e\udd14<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, the modern human jaw simply doesn’t have enough space for wisdom teeth<\/strong>, so they either come through at the wrong angle or stay impacted (partly or completely trapped under the gum). When this happens, they can cause a number of problems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Pain and pressure:<\/strong> Coming through in a tight space can put pressure on the neighbouring teeth, causing intense pain in the jaw, head and ears.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Infection (pericoronitis):<\/strong> When a wisdom tooth only partly breaks through, it creates the perfect pocket for food and bacteria to get trapped. This can lead to a painful infection and inflammation of the gum around the tooth. \ud83d\ude16<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Damage to neighbouring teeth:<\/strong> A wisdom tooth<\/strong> growing at the wrong angle can push against the molar next to it, causing crowding, wear or even resorption of the neighbouring tooth’s root.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Cysts or tumours:<\/strong> Rarely, the follicle around an impacted wisdom tooth<\/strong> can develop into a cyst that destroys the jawbone and damages the roots of nearby teeth.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    How wisdom teeth removal<\/strong> works at Cl\u00ednica Dental Acosta Cubero<\/strong> \ud83e\ude7a<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The first step in deciding whether you need an extraction is a thorough check-up<\/strong> at our clinic in Torre del Mar<\/strong>. Our dentist will assess the position and development of your wisdom teeth<\/strong> with a clinical examination and a panoramic X-ray<\/strong> (or a 3D scan<\/strong> for more complex cases). If extraction is needed, the procedure follows these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Careful planning:<\/strong> We use advanced imaging technology to get a detailed view of the tooth’s position, how it sits in relation to the roots of the neighbouring teeth and, crucially, how close it is to the nerves and bone. This lets us plan the surgery<\/strong> as safely as possible. \ud83d\udcbb<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Local anaesthetic:<\/strong> The procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic<\/strong> so you won’t feel any pain. You’ll be fully awake, but the area of your mouth will be numb.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. The surgical procedure:<\/strong> A small incision is made in the gum to expose the tooth. In some cases, the tooth may need to be divided into smaller pieces so it can be removed more easily and with less trauma to the surrounding tissue. How long it takes depends on how complex the case is.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Stitches and aftercare:<\/strong> Once the tooth is out, the area is cleaned and the gum is closed with stitches. We’ll give you detailed instructions for looking after yourself at home, including how to manage bleeding, swelling and pain, and we’ll prescribe any medication you need. Our team will be on hand to answer any questions that come up. \ud83d\udcde<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Recovery and aftercare in V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga<\/strong> \ud83d\ude0a<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Recovery from wisdom teeth removal<\/strong> is usually quick if you follow our specialists’ advice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n