wisdom teeth
2025 Qi Ren Dental Clinic Wisdom Tooth Removal Fees
When should wisdom teeth be removed?
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Impacted wisdom teeth
If wisdom teeth grow in the wrong direction and get stuck in the gums or bone, they can easily cause pain or infection.
Insufficient space
Asians have smaller jawbones, so their wisdom teeth often don't have enough space to grow properly.
Causes periodontal disease or tooth decay
Wisdom teeth are located too far back, making them difficult to clean and prone to accumulating food debris.
Pressing down on adjacent teeth
It may lead to tooth decay or root atrophy in the front teeth.
Wisdom tooth removal fee
Price of wisdom tooth removal in Hong Kong in 2025
Lower wisdom tooth extraction is a surgical procedure that requires an experienced dentist. Because the root of the wisdom tooth is close to the trigeminal nerve (ID Nerve), damage to this nerve can lead to loss of sensation in the lips. Therefore, a 3D CT scan (CBCT) is recommended before treatment to locate the nerve and ensure the safety of the procedure. If the wisdom tooth is too close to the nerve, the dentist may consider a coronectomy.
| Methods of removing wisdom teeth | TOLL |
|---|---|
| Non-surgical – Maxillary wisdom teeth | HKD$3,000+ |
| Non-surgical – Mandibular wisdom teeth | HKD$5,000+ |
| Surgical – Upper/Lower Wisdom Teeth | HKD$7, 500+ |
The above prices include the entire treatment process, including consultation fees, wisdom tooth removal, local anesthesia, medication, and follow-up appointments.
Do wisdom teeth always need to be removed?
The impact of wisdom teeth
When a wisdom tooth grows crooked due to insufficient space, it becomes an impacted wisdom tooth. Its crown covers the gum, easily trapping food debris and bacteria, making it difficult for the patient to clean. This can result in cavities in the wisdom tooth and adjacent teeth, leading to periodontal inflammation (pericoronitis), causing swollen and painful gums, bad breath, swollen lymph nodes, and even difficulty opening the mouth or painful swallowing. Not removing wisdom teeth carries the following risks:
Increased risk of tooth decay
Impacted wisdom teeth are often difficult to clean, easily accumulating food debris and bacteria, which can lead to cavities in the wisdom teeth and adjacent teeth.
Swollen and painful gums
Impacted wisdom teeth are difficult to clean, leading to infection of nearby gums or periodontal disease, a condition known as "pericoronitis." Infection can cause symptoms such as red, swollen, and painful gums, bad breath, and pus discharge.
Tooth relocation
Impacted wisdom teeth can put pressure on surrounding teeth, causing them to shift or become compressed.
Cyst formation
In some cases, cysts may form around impacted wisdom teeth. A cyst is a fluid or solid mass, and in some cases, impacted wisdom teeth can develop into dentigerous cysts or even invasive keratocysts. This can cause pain, swelling, and facial distension, and may require extensive bone resection for treatment.
Wisdom tooth surgery process
From preoperative preparation to the completion of wisdom tooth surgery
The duration of wisdom tooth extraction surgery varies depending on the tooth's location, growth pattern, and the complexity of the procedure. Generally, surgical extraction of a wisdom tooth takes approximately 45 to 90 minutes.
Common problems with wisdom teeth
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It usually occurs at the back of the mouth, accompanied by red and swollen gums, difficulty chewing, or swelling of the cheek.
There's a common misconception that wisdom teeth always need to be removed once they erupt, and the earlier the better. However, not all cases require wisdom teeth to be removed. There are two situations where patients can retain their wisdom teeth. The first is the "non-impacted wisdom tooth" mentioned above. As long as the patient's wisdom tooth erupts completely, and they maintain good dental hygiene habits, have regular dental checkups, and ensure there are no cavities, then there's no need to remove the tooth.
Additionally, if the wisdom tooth is deeply embedded in the alveolar bone, it is not necessary to remove it. Since the tooth cannot contact the oral cavity and therefore does not cause inflammation or cavities, regular dental checkups are sufficient. However, if the patient has an impacted wisdom tooth, dentists usually recommend removal to prevent cavities, pericoronitis, and odontogenic cysts.
The correct scientific name for wisdom teeth is "third molars." There are up to four of them, located at the very back of the left and right sides of our upper and lower jaws, and they usually erupt between the ages of 18 and 30. However, not everyone grows wisdom teeth; some people only have one in their lifetime, while others grow all four. It varies from person to person, and there is no fixed rule.
Impacted wisdom teeth occur when they grow in the wrong position due to insufficient space. Because the crown of the wisdom tooth covers the gums and the food debris and bacteria that accumulate between the gums, patients cannot properly clean it themselves. This untreated food and bacteria can lead to cavities in the wisdom tooth and adjacent teeth, making the periodontal tissues prone to inflammation (pericoronitis). This causes symptoms such as swelling and pain in the gums around the wisdom tooth, bad breath, swelling of the jaw lymph nodes, and even difficulty opening the mouth and pain when swallowing. To avoid various oral diseases, dentists will recommend extraction of impacted wisdom teeth.
Increased risk of tooth decay: Impacted wisdom teeth are often difficult to clean, easily accumulating food debris and bacteria, which can lead to tooth decay in wisdom teeth and adjacent teeth.
Swollen and painful gums: Impacted wisdom teeth are difficult to clean, leading to infection of nearby gums or periodontal disease, a condition known as "pericoronitis." Infection can cause symptoms such as red, swollen, and painful gums, bad breath, and pus discharge.
Tooth displacement: Impacted wisdom teeth may exert pressure on surrounding teeth, causing them to shift or become compressed.
Cyst formation: In some cases, cysts may form around impacted wisdom teeth. A cyst is a fluid or solid mass, and in some cases, impacted wisdom teeth can develop into dentigerous cysts or even invasive keratocysts. This can cause pain, swelling, and facial enlargement, and may require extensive bone resection for treatment.
Not everyone will experience wisdom tooth problems, but most people will experience the growth of wisdom teeth during adolescence and early adulthood.
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