Wisdom Tooth Pain Treatment in Banbury

Arrange a dental assessment if pain lasts more than a couple of days, is worsening or keeps returning. Contact us more urgently if you have facial swelling, a high temperature, feel generally unwell, have an unpleasant taste or discharge, or are finding it difficult to open your mouth.

We aim to provide same-day emergency appointments whenever possible. Please call us as early as you can and tell our reception team about any pain, swelling, reduced mouth opening, high temperature or other symptoms so that we can arrange the earliest suitable appointment.

No. We welcome both registered and non-registered patients who need an assessment for wisdom-tooth pain, swelling or infection.

Pericoronitis is inflammation or infection of the gum around a partly erupted tooth, most commonly a lower wisdom tooth. Food, plaque and bacteria can collect beneath a flap of gum, causing pain, swelling, a bad taste and sometimes difficulty opening the mouth.

Not necessarily. Local cleaning and treatment of the cause are usually the priority. Antibiotics may be prescribed where there are signs of spreading infection, systemic illness, significant limitation in mouth opening or another clinical indication.

Not always. A wisdom tooth may be monitored or managed without removal if the problem is minor and does not recur. Removal may be considered when there are repeated episodes of infection, decay, damage to a nearby tooth or another significant problem. Your dentist will assess the tooth and explain the relevant benefits and risks.

Call 999 or attend A&E if swelling around your mouth, eye or neck is making it difficult to breathe, swallow or speak, if your eye is closing, or if you develop problems with your eyesight. For significant or worsening facial swelling, a high temperature, feeling generally unwell or increasing difficulty opening your mouth, contact a dentist urgently.

The cost depends on the examination, any X-rays or investigations and the treatment required. We will explain the recommended options and associated fees before carrying out treatment wherever possible.