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Wisdom Teeth Extractions

Wisdom Teeth Removal at Sunridge Oral Surgery

Wisdom Teeth ExtractionsWisdom teeth, also known as third molars, usually show up in your late teens or early 20s. While some people have no issues, many don’t have enough space in their jaws to accommodate these late arrivals—leading to crowding, pain, and infection. That’s where we come in.

Why Remove Wisdom Teeth?

Your oral surgeon may recommend removing your wisdom teeth if they:

  • Stay trapped under the gums or bone (impacted)
  • Partially break through, allowing food and bacteria to get trapped (hello, infection!)
  • Are pushing on other teeth and causing shifting or crowding
  • Are developing cysts or damaging nearby bone

Even if they aren’t causing problems now, wisdom teeth can lead to bigger issues later. That’s why removal is often recommended as a preventative step—especially while you’re young and healing is easier.

What to Expect

Your journey starts with a consult, where we:

  • Review your medical and dental history
  • Examine your mouth
  • Look at your x-rays or 3D scan
  • Talk about your comfort level and anesthesia options

We’ll walk you through the procedure, recovery instructions, and what to expect after surgery. Ask us anything—your peace of mind matters.

Note: If you’re under 18, a parent or guardian must attend your consultation.

Want to Learn More?

Looking for more in-depth information? Visit the Calgary Oral Surgery Group’s Wisdom Teeth Page for details on risks, recovery tips, and FAQs.

Book a Consultation

Think it might be time to deal with your wisdom teeth? Call Sunridge Oral Surgery today to schedule your appointment—we’ll make it as easy and stress-free as possible.

Pre-Operative Instructions

All patients undergoing a general anesthetic or intravenous sedation, please read the following information carefully.

Before Surgery

  1. DO NOT eat any food after midnight on the night before your surgery.
  2. DO NOT drink any fluids, including water, after midnight the night before surgery.
  3. DO NOT smoke or consume alcohol for 24 hours before surgery.
  4. Patients taking birth control medications please be advised that its effectiveness may be reduced when taking antibiotics.

Failure to comply with these instructions can jeopardize your well-being prior to surgery and your surgery MAY BE CANCELLED.

Surgery Day Instructions

  1. Any medications provided by the clinic or taken on a routine basis that have been approved by Dr. Touchan can be taken with a SMALL SIP of water only prior to surgery.
  2. A responsible adult must accompany you to the office, be prepared to stay and take you home and remain with you until you have recovered from the effects of the anesthetic. You are considered legally impaired and CAN NOT drive for 24hrs after receiving anesthesia. PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A RIDE ON SURGERY DAY, YOUR SURGERY MAY BE CANCELLED.
  3. Shower, brush your teeth and put on comfortable clean clothing (preferably dark colours) which should include a short sleeved shirt.
  4. DO NOT wear makeup, nail polish, contact lenses. Remove any tongue, nose or lip jewellery.
    Asthmatic patients please bring your inhalers.
  5. Diabetic patients please bring your insulin and glucometer if available. Please check your blood glucose prior to the procedure.

Please note that we do our best to stay on schedule. Due to the unpredictable nature of surgery, your appointment time is an approximation and you may be waiting 1-2 hours. If we are running late, it is because the patient ahead of you has been given additional time and attention to ensure a successful surgery. The same consideration will be given to you in a similar situation. Your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated.

Post-Operative Instructions

Wisdom Teeth Extraction Instructions

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