Wisdom teeth or third molars are the last of the teeth to develop. While healthy and properly positioned wisdom teeth can be a valuable asset to the mouth, unfortunately for many people their wisdom teeth are not so well positioned. For example, when the jaw is not large enough to accommodate the wisdom teeth, they can become impacted and this means the teeth are unable to break through or move into their proper position. Impacted wisdom teeth can cause crowding, displacement, decay, infection or gum disease. Most often the solution is to extract wisdom teeth under local anaesthetic. If necessary the extraction of wisdom teeth can be performed under sedation in our clincie or under general anaesthetic at a day surgury centre, also in our clinic or under general anaesthetic at a day surgery centre. However if any problems are anticipated you will be referred to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, who specializes in oral surgery.