By Miss Katherine George
04.06.24
Oral & maxillofacial surgery
All about wisdom tooth extraction
It's estimated that a significant portion of the UK population undergoes wisdom tooth extraction at some point in their lives. The prevalence of wisdom tooth extraction in the UK is similar to that in other developed countries like the United States, with around 85% of people having their wisdom teeth removed due to various reasons such as impaction, crowding, or infection. Here to explain more about wisdom tooth extraction is leading consultant oral and maxillofacial surgeon Miss Katherine George, who explains why it may be necessary, risks linked to tooth extraction and the recovery process following the procedure.