Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to come through, usually between the ages of 17 and 25. When there isn’t enough room, they can become impacted – stuck under the gum or growing at an angle – leading to pain, swelling and repeated infections. At Chalfont Dentist, Dr Naresh Hirani removes both routine and impacted wisdom teeth here at the practice, with the option of IV sedation if you’re nervous.
Not every wisdom tooth needs removing. If yours have come through straight and are healthy, we’ll simply keep an eye on them. Removal is usually recommended when a wisdom tooth is causing problems, such as:
We’ll examine you and take an X-ray. If the roots are close to the nerve in the lower jaw, we can take a 3D CBCT scan here at the practice. This shows exactly where the tooth sits, so we can plan the safest approach.
Dr Naresh Hirani carries out the vast majority of our wisdom tooth removals himself, from straightforward extractions to impacted wisdom teeth that need a minor surgical procedure. He qualified from Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ in 2001, holds an MSc in Clinical Periodontology, and surgical procedures are a large part of his day-to-day work.
What to expect
In the rare cases where treatment in hospital is more appropriate, we’ll explain why and arrange the referral for you. Patients can book directly, and dentists are welcome to refer patients to us.
Fees: routine extractions from £285, surgical extractions from £328, and IV sedation £429. See all our fees →
“They’ve helped me through the process of removing all four of my wisdom teeth, and I couldn’t be more impressed… The procedure itself was smooth… Recovery was much quicker than I expected, thanks to their expert care and clear post-op instructions.”★★★★★ Google review
“I… was very nervous. I was told by my own dentist that they couldn’t remove the wisdom teeth as it was too complex. I had been suffering from infections for months… Dr Naresh Hirani was reassuring and very professional.”★★★★★ Google review
“I had my 2 wisdom teeth and 1 upper molar removed here… I was quite worried about the tooth extractions of the impacted wisdom tooth… But it turned out that it’s unnecessary to panic as Dr. Naresh is very experienced and skilled in his field.”★★★★★ Google review
In their own words
A patient talks about having a wisdom tooth removed at Chalfont Dentist.
Speak to our team today — no pressure, just honest advice.
No. If your wisdom teeth have come through properly and are healthy and easy to clean, they can usually stay. We only recommend removal when a tooth is causing problems, or is very likely to.
The area is completely numbed with local anaesthetic, so you’ll feel pressure but not pain. Afterwards, any discomfort is usually well controlled with over-the-counter painkillers for a few days.
Yes. With IV sedation you’ll feel deeply relaxed and remember very little of the procedure. You’ll need an adult to take you home and stay with you, and you mustn’t drive for the rest of the day.
Most people are back to their normal routine within a few days. Swelling usually peaks around the second or third day and then settles. Stick to soft foods, avoid smoking and strenuous exercise, and follow your aftercare instructions. After a surgical removal, it helps to take a day or two off if you can.
A dry socket happens when the blood clot in the socket is lost too early, causing increasing pain a few days after the extraction. It is more common in smokers. If it happens, call us – it is easily treated with a soothing dressing.
We’ll go through these with you at your consultation. They include swelling, bleeding, infection and dry socket. Because the roots of lower wisdom teeth can sit close to a nerve, there is also a small risk of temporary or, rarely, permanent numbness of the lip, chin or tongue. That’s why we use X-rays and, where needed, a 3D scan to plan your treatment carefully.
No – you can book directly. Dentists can also refer patients to us using our referral form.
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