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Wisdom teeth

Wisdom teeth are molars which are the last adult teeth to develop in the mouth. Most people have four wisdom teeth at the back of the mouth — 1 in each corner.

They usually start to appear in gums in late teens, early twenties, but it can also be quite common to appear later. By this time, there are already 28 adult teeth in the mouth and so the development of wisdom teeth can often be impacted by restricted space, causing problems as they grow. Wisdom teeth can sometimes emerge at an angle or get stuck and only partially emerge. Teeth that grow through like this are known as impacted.

When to see a Transform Smiles dentist

Impacted wisdom teeth don't always cause symptoms. However, when an impacted wisdom tooth becomes infected, damages other teeth or causes other dental problems, you may experience some of these signs or symptoms:

Red or swollen gums
Tender or bleeding gums
Jaw pain
Swelling around the jaw
Bad breath
An unpleasant taste in your mouth
Difficulty opening your mouth

As with any teeth problems, if you are experiencing any of these symptoms it's important to book an appointment at Transform Smiles to see a dentist as soon as possible, rather than waiting for routine dental health review.

What can I do to help relieve the discomfort of wisdom teeth?

A mouthwash of medium-hot water with a teaspoonful of salt will help to reduce gum soreness and inflammation. Swish the salt water around the tooth, trying to get into the areas your toothbrush cannot reach. Do this several times a day.

An antibacterial mouthwash containing chlorhexidine can also reduce the inflammation. Pain-relieving tablets such as paracetamol or ibuprofen can also be useful in the short term, but talk to us at Transform Smiles if the pain continues.

Why are wisdom teeth removed?

If your wisdom teeth are impacted but not causing any problems, you don't usually need to be remove them. This is because there's no proven benefit of doing this and it carries the risk of complications.

Sometimes, wisdom teeth that have become impacted or haven't fully broken through the surface of the gum can cause dental problems. Food and bacteria can get trapped around the edge of the wisdom teeth, causing a build-up of plaque, which can lead to several problems in the mouth:

  • Damage to other teeth. If the wisdom tooth pushes against the second molar, it may damage the second molar or increase the risk of infection in that area. This pressure can also cause problems with crowding of the other teeth or require orthodontic treatment to straighten other teeth.
  • Cysts. The wisdom tooth develops in a sac within the jawbone. The sac can fill with fluid, forming a cyst that can damage the jawbone, teeth and nerves.
  • Decay. Partially impacted wisdom teeth appear to be at higher risk of tooth decay than other teeth. This probably occurs because wisdom teeth are harder to clean and because food and bacteria get easily trapped between the gum and a partially erupted tooth.
  • Gum disease. The difficulty cleaning impacted, partially erupted wisdom teeth increases the risk of developing a painful, inflammatory gum disease in that area.

Many of these problems can be treated with antibiotics, antiseptic mouthwash and a good oral hygiene regime.

Wisdom teeth removal is very common, but usually only recommended when other treatments haven't worked.

How are wisdom teeth removed?

If your Transform Smiles dentist recommends removing your wisdom teeth, they'll take an X-ray of your mouth to help them determine who should carry out the procedure. Your dentist may remove your wisdom teeth, or they may refer you to a specialist surgeon for hospital treatment.

Before the operation, we’ll fully explain the procedure to you.

A local anaesthetic injection is usually given to numb the area around the tooth. You'll feel some pressure just before the tooth is removed, as your dentist or oral surgeon needs to widen the tooth socket by rocking the tooth back and forth.

A small cut in the gum is sometimes necessary, and the tooth may need to be cut into smaller pieces before it's removed.

It takes anything from a few minutes to 20 minutes, or sometimes even longer, to remove a wisdom tooth.

After your wisdom teeth have been removed, you may have swelling and discomfort, both inside and outside your mouth. Occasionally, some mild bruising is also visible. This is usually improves after 3 days, but it can take up to 2 weeks. If this continues for longer, or progresses, please get in touch with the team at Transform Smiles as soon as possible.

Prevention

You can't keep an impaction from occurring but keeping your regular dental appointments for cleaning and reviews enables your dentist to monitor the growth and emergence of your wisdom teeth. Regularly updated dental X-rays may indicate impacted wisdom teeth before any symptoms develop.

If you have any concerns about your wisdom teeth, or are experiencing any pain, give us a call on 01243 533019.

Dentist

Daniel Quiney

Daniel graduated from Cardiff School of Dentistry in 2015. Prior to studying dentistry he graduated from Exeter University with an MEng in Mechanical Engineering. Daniel prides himself on his calm and caring approach. He always takes the time to listen to patients and make sure they fully understand. His gentle approach is ideal for anxious or phobic patients. Daniel enjoys providing routine care...

Daniel Quiney
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The biggest compliment we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Transform Smiles. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us… Leave us a google review

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Aitch Thompson

Fantastic staff

30th October 2024

I received a warm welcome upon entering. I arrived a week earlier than my scheduled appointment but the staff happily fitted me in anyway. All staff were polite & helpful. There was a happy atmosphere & the place was very clean.

23rd October 2024

Value for money. Kind caring staff. Pain free treatment.

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Alexandra Finch

What a fantastic dental practice, thank you Daniel for your excellent treatment and thank you Andrew for my new smile!

23rd October 2024

It is a great dental practise and always receive the best care and attention.

22nd October 2024

Professional and friendly clinic

17th October 2024

Always great service and very pleased with the outcome. The only this that’s annoying is having to write so much in this box!

16th October 2024

I am so glad that I have found this practice - everyone is very kind, empathetic and thoughtful. Friendly welcoming and professional - thank you.

10th October 2024

Personal, helpful guidance through the treatment process, which didn't feel rushed.Time was taken to ask my questions and offer reassurance over any concerns I had.

24th September 2024

Every time I have visited this Dentist, I have come away after treatment and felt that I was well informed of the treatment I was about to receive and well looked after.

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Vinelee Lee

Wow, that's all I can say, Harry was amazing from the time we meet him. My daughter has special needs and I was a bit worried on how all the treatment would go.. well he was so patient and kind, made her feel at ease. She had teeth taken out, and she didn't feel a thing. So happy that we found Harry, she didn't need to have impressions either as he had a special scanner.. which made things easier for her.. thank you Harry for being so kind. Also Veronica you fitted us and made us feel welcome, thank you Fiona

14th August 2024

The dentist has been very supportive and the nice man who shown me the dental options was really lovely and explained everything

7th August 2024

Helpful receptionist. Great dentists.

10th July 2024

I’m a very anxious patient,with a gagging problem, I am pleased with the treatment I’m having ,staff have a lot of patience with me

25th June 2024

They are excellent, so helpful and always sort out any issue.

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Ben Harrison

Amazing service and treatment from Toby Hancock. Very welcoming and friendly.

18th June 2024

Receptionist was very nice, all dental work was carried out very professionally. The room and equipment was spotlessly clean, both the dentist and dental nurse were very nice and kind. They kept checking i was ok, talked me through it, stopped to listen and gave me breaks, fitted me in on the day and patched up another tooth when i asked them. I was very happy when i left and everybody was so nice, i can’t thank them enough.

14th June 2024

The care and understanding were above anything else I’ve ever experienced before. Everything was explained so clearly and I felt completely at ease and comfortable. I cannot thank Daniel enough for his level of care.

13th June 2024

Totally relaxed and confident with the people

13th June 2024

Harry and Claire have been brilliant. I always felt that they had my best interestes at heart throughout my whole treatment. Can't thank them enough!

5th June 2024

Receptionist very friendly, dentist very friendly, appt 9am and in at 9am.No parking problems.

16th May 2024

Thoroughly competent and professional staff who's primary concern was my welfare both physical through asking question re: pain and mental by keeping me informed throughout the whole procedure.

9th May 2024

The team is not only high skilled and thorough but also genuinely compassionate and understanding.

18th April 2024

I have been attending this clinic recently and previously saw the dentist at another location for several years, changed to this location as I now need both general dentistry and also dentures so can deal with both at the same location together.

DD

dee duddy

Exceptional service shown to me, very informative and polite staff,would most certainly recommend

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R Newman

Wow. I've never known such an excellent dentistry in all my life. Veronica in reception was incredibly helpful when I phoned and explained I was in pain, booking me an appointment within 2 hours. Then to have the most helpful dentist and nurse I've ever experienced in Daniel & Shelly was like a dream come true. Thankyou!

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Lynn Vallis

From the first contact you will have with Veronica the experience at Transform Smiles in Chichester was second to none. This comes from someone with an absolute fear of dental surgeries to having full implant surgery. Harry Davis is an exceptional and skilled dentist with the utmost care and concern and empathy for his patients. Clare as his dental nurse is equally exceptional and never left my side through many hours of surgery. I knew I was in good hands from the moment I made my first call to Transform Smiles. You will not find a better dental surgery in the area and I recommend this practice along with the entire team without any hesitation in fact if I did not live in the area I would travel miles to attend my appointments.

29th March 2024

Clinicians spend time explaining options

29th February 2024

The staff make me feel at ease and explain everything to me.

22nd February 2024

They really listen to you and the skill of the staff is amazing, no problem can’t be fixed.

21st February 2024

Amazing team…reception, dental nurse and dentist all amazing

20th February 2024

As far as private care goes, it’s all you could need. Highly responsive, thorough, professional, efficient.

20th February 2024

Very clean and well laid out environment. Very professional staff.

20th February 2024

Best dentist I’ve been too. Never rushed. Always listen and make you feel at ease. Highly recommended.

18th February 2024

Care and consideration consideration from arrival to departure. Staff are friendly and put you at ease. Full explanation of treatment throughout appointment and some social chat to help relax any nervousness. Well done.

18th February 2024

Professional caring atmosphere

15th February 2024

Very good dentist who spends time explaining all viable options and listens

15th February 2024

The team are professional, knowledgable, friendly and kind. Everything was explained in a clear and comprehensive way and my best interests were the primary concern.

14th February 2024

Fast efficient service from start to finish, I have been visiting Transform for a number of years, always been satisfied with the service, highly rate Andrew Coleman and Toby Hancock

1st February 2024

I have been attending this Clinic for some years and have always been treated satisfactorily.

23rd January 2024

Fantastic professionals care at its finest

19th January 2024

Very satisfied with my experience at the clinic, everything was explained to me and what may be needed in the future, there was never any pressure to agree to any additional treatment

11th January 2024

Great service excellent dentist who explained all options available and took the time to listen to me as a patient

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Ben Falconer

They took me in at very short notice due to severe tooth pain and from start to finish for it to be extracted, I had no issues. Dan and his assistant were amazing throughout the procedure and I felt comfortable and at ease. Thank you!

20th December 2023

All staff , nurses, team and dentist show great interest in their customers/ patients. We highly skilled and educational satisfaction. I would highly recommend. We such a great turn round time and organised planning system.

13th December 2023

After a long period of not going to a dentist, I booked into transforms smiles after a recommendation from a friend. I am blown away by the friendliness off every single staff member! I’m very nervous in clinical settings and have phobias which include injections. Harry’s care and patience has lead me to be able to attend appointments alone and proceed with all the treatments I need which I couldn’t do in the past. I will always recommend transform smiles.

12th December 2023

Welcomed into the practice and treated with respect.

12th December 2023

All the staff were very caring and helpful

8th December 2023

Clinician & staff are all extremely understanding of my discomfort at visiting any dentist. I have had terrible experiences in the past, but I now am able to visit this practice feeling much more confident & know they will do everything they can to accommodate me.

29th November 2023

Great dentist, great practise. Having to add additional comments to this box every time gets a bit annoying though… maybe change this requirement?

29th November 2023

Made me feel at ease , listened to my needs , very helpful and professional

27th November 2023

Everybody that you deal with is so nice.Nothing is too much trouble and I have complete confidence in the outcome of my treatment planI have been treated by Andrew for years now and have been very satisfied with everything even if there is a problem it is sorted out straight away.

23rd November 2023

Professional, polite and welcoming

22nd November 2023

Friendly helpful and experienced staff, excellent service.

22nd November 2023

friendly and helpful from the receptionist through to all men=mbers of the staff

14th November 2023

Staff are very friendly and keen to help. Professional service

8th November 2023

Very understanding of my concerns and I was reassured and put as ease

11th October 2023

Very welcoming experience each visit. Valuable advice given and clear choices offered. My appointments have always been unhurried and relaxed. Friendly staff.

CJ

Chris Janman

Excellent normal and emergency service, pleasant welcoming staff.

11th October 2023

Pleasant caring clinicians

7th October 2023

Fantastic I’m very nervous and suspicious of dentists and my fears were totally allayed

30th September 2023

Kind and gentle dentist, helpful assistant and receptionist. Issue with the incorrect booking was resolved fully to my satisfaction. Very happy to return and recommend

28th September 2023

Both my mum and myself are patients at Chichester branch .We never felt not listened to ...in fact staff go out of there way to ensure all aspects of conversation s are met in a friendly manner.

13th September 2023

Professional staff. Polite, friendly and considerate

22nd August 2023

Veronica on reception is always very friendly and helpful both over the phone and on arrival at the practice. Never a long wait before being seen by the dentist who is always positive and friendly as well as his nurse

22nd August 2023

All the staff were professional and made me feel at ease.

21st August 2023

Exceptional dentist Ahmed and nurse Claire - great knowledge and skills; very reassuring.

8th August 2023

Highly professional staff

5th August 2023

Extremely helpful. Very kind and considerate and professional all the way.

2nd August 2023

The dentist was very helpful and also the receptionist

11th July 2023

All the staff are very nice Made me feel at ease

27th June 2023

Both the dentist and clinical dental technician were experienced clinicians who made the dental appointment a good experience backed up by friendly well trained staff.

22nd June 2023

Everyone, without exception, are very friendly as well as being professional

LB

Laura Burrows

Great dentist. Made me feel at ease. Friendly and knowledgable staff, great experience.

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Tony Hazle

Went into Transform Smiles as a new patient to enquire about making appointment Veronica the receptionist was amazing and so professional she gave all the information I needed and I am looking forward to my appointment. Brilliant service with a smile!!

17th May 2023

Everything went extremely well

13th May 2023

Treatment working.

4th May 2023

My mother who was the patient has Dementia/ Alzheimers. She couldn't have received better treatment and was well cared for. Everything was explained to me as l am the principal carer.

3rd May 2023

Clear explanation of treatment and cost involved

29th April 2023

Excellent service. Excellent staff. Excellent facilities. I haves used this facility since 2012

28th April 2023

Nobody likes a trip to the Dental Surgery, however I have always been treated with efficiency, friendliness and above all professionalism. Everything is explained throughout the appointment and my comfort was a priority.

18th April 2023

my dentist was very proffesional and helpful and i felt totally satisfied and wil highly reccomend this practice

13th April 2023

Everything about the appointment was professional and courteous

31st March 2023

I was pleased with the attention I received. By receptionist, dentist dental nurseThank you

31st March 2023

Treatment is working

22nd March 2023

Very clean and friendly environment couldn't do enough to help I'm very nervous patient and felt very at ease and feel at ease to go back and have work done

7th March 2023

The staff are all friendly and professional. The reception and waiting area is comfortable and relaxing. The treatment was carried out quickly and painlessly and the dentist was very reassuring and calming throughout the procedure.

22nd February 2023

First class service all round.

14th February 2023

Toby was great and Veronica is very welcoming.

9th February 2023

The result was what I visited for

1st February 2023

Specialist was very kind and understanding. He offered me different types of treatment and explain each one

10th January 2023

I felt that that everybody that I dealt with very informative and understanding and told me what my treatment would be and how it would go, which was very satisfactory

10th January 2023

I am very pleased with my altered dentures ,they fit better then ever ,

16th December 2022

Knowledgeable Dentist. Able to come across easy

13th December 2022

Excellent and repetitive service from a very caring professional team at Chichester. The receptionist is excellent, the dental nurse is a delight and Andrew is amazing.

1st December 2022

I was treated with all the necessary care and all the treatment available.Nothing was forced and was well informed of my dental work.Very impressed

9th November 2022

Professional service, easy to make an appointment, friendly, treatment options well explained, on site laboratory

8th November 2022

The whole experience was the same as my previous vists - excellent. The team and premises are 1st class.

3rd November 2022

Having recently had a new denture made & was experiencing some discomfort, I turned up in case Andrew Coleman could see me which he did - I’m always very impressed with the service I have received over the past 10years

22nd October 2022

I am a very nervous patient, having had bad dental treatment in the past! All the staff were very supportive, caring & put me at my ease! Very caring professionals. Everything was explained to me during the appointment & I highly recommend this wonderful practice! I am returning next week for further treatment.

28th September 2022

As a long standing patient at this clinic before it was transform smiles, I am very happy with the service received

17th August 2022

Kind, patient and caring

16th August 2022

Was put at ease from start to finis.h

29th July 2022

I felt very happy an dwelcomed there. People were very nice and welcoming. Had options to hoose and a choise to stop any time if wasnt happy. Very pleased with work. Highly recommend

23rd July 2022

Very helpful and listen to my comments

12th July 2022

The dentist was thorough with my oral inspection and denture adjustment.

2nd July 2022

I felt as though I was the prime and only patient that mattered.The treatment was thorough and unhurried and I was treated with friendly care and dignity at all times (as usual).

21st June 2022

I’m a very nervous patient due to a couple of bad experiences at other dentists and have to say how good everyone here was making me comfortable and at ease

16th June 2022

I was very well pleased with the service Andrew has given me over the past weeks. The dentures are fitting a lot better now and I can eat a lot better. Many thanks Tony.

1st June 2022

Appointment was on time, I was made to feel totally at ease, very relaxed, good relationship with the dentist , totally understood the treatment being undertaken, everything very clean and hygienic

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Peter Merritt

My wife needed extensive dental work entailing removal of her natural teeth and having dentures made specially for her , at her first consultation she explained what she wanted and saw a gentleman called Andrew who explained all the procedures and what was involved , she also saw other consultant dentist who were in the practice so had a wide choice Of all the options available ,she chose the one best suited for her,,, impressions were taken and an appointment made to remove the existing teeth and fit the dentures , this was carried out this week , and what a PERFECT SET OF TEETH THEY MADE if I didn’t know I would say they were her. Natural teeth absolutely perfect , this is certainly a top company for any dental work ( I’m next ) highly recommend them ...

12th May 2022

Maily because I know I was dealing with professional people

7th May 2022

Excellent and professional service. Felt valued and reassured. Receptionist was excellent. Andrew Coleman is a very competent person.

22nd April 2022

The service was excellent. My dentist is superb he is patient kind and very very good. He explained everything and always goes out of his way to help .

16th April 2022

Always pleasant. Always well organised. Accessibility is good.

8th April 2022

I barely felt the needle and experienced no discomfort whatsoever, apart from great tiredness which meant that Ahmed had to ask me to open up far too often.

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Matt Hopkins

I was in need of extensive dental work and dentures and everybody at Transform Smiles has made me feel welcomed and valued. My transformation was very well planned and explained at every appointment, and carried out with so much care and compassion. I cannot recommend Transform Smiles enough. Thank you to you all.

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Mike Forder

Extremely helpful and friendly service.

SJ

Susan Johnson

Thank you to Paula Morrell for giving me back my confidence to smile again! Paula’s attention to detail and skill as a technician is amazing!

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Fiona H

Fantastic service, the staff are amazing and so helpful. They transformed my smile today !

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Michelle South

Called Tuesday morning with toothache. Fitted in the same day. The dentist was absolutely lovely and explained the tooth had to be removed. I booked back to have the tooth extracted the following week after taking antibiotics. The tooth was taken out and I didnt feel a thing. I had a tooth added to my denture in its place on the same day which I was extremely grateful for as I thought I would have had to have been without a front tooth for a while while it was added on. Both dentist and technician were lovely and put me at total ease.

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David Gallagher

Best dentist around. Welcoming friendly team. Lovely practice. No longer nervous of the dentist.

MH

Mary Horner

My name on your records is now Mrs Horner..... I can not praise your practice enough and without your kind and thoughtful staff I would never have got over my fear of dentists. I have been coming to you for a very long time and everytime been greeted with a smile and caring greet.... My confidence has come back and sincerely hope you are still there long after me!!!!

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Aimee Male

Reception staff very friendly and helpful - going the extra mile to make sure they have appointments that suit you. Jacy is extremely thorough and puts you at complete ease in the dentists chair.

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Tim Danny

Great place, great team, great dentistry. Highly recommend

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Tom Dixon

Outstanding service, great friendly team

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Jo Davis

Very impressed with the treatment and care at Transform Smiles from start to finish.My two sons saw Celehte who was wonderful, so caring and gentle. They are looking forward to their next visit! Thank you

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Tony Palmer

My wife and I have at last found a good dentist. Can highly recommend them

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