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If you need immediate attention, our team will do their best to accommodate you for emergency wisdom teeth removal in Toronto, Richmond Hill or Aurora.
We prioritize your well-being and safety. Rest assured, our team is well-equipped to handle your specific needs.
Our oral surgeons have extensive experience in wisdom teeth removal. They stay updated with the latest techniques to deliver optimal results.
Our friendly and caring staff will make you feel at ease throughout your wisdom teeth removal in Toronto, Richmond Hill or Aurora.
Our oral surgeon will extract the impacted or partially erupted teeth on the day of your wisdom teeth removal.
The procedure will normally take between 45 minutes to an hour. However, it will greatly depend on your treatment plan, the number of wisdom teeth extracted, and the number of impacted teeth.
Our oral and maxillofacial surgeons who specialize in wisdom teeth removal in Toronto, Richmond Hill and Aurora can remove wisdom teeth for a variety of reasons:
– Difficulty in cleaning wisdom teeth may contribute to cavities in both the tooth itself and adjacent teeth.
– Wisdom teeth causing pain may indicate an underlying infection.
– Infected or decayed wisdom teeth require removal to prevent further complications.
– Presence of pathology, like a cyst associated with wisdom teeth
Our experienced team is here to address your specific needs and ensure optimal oral health. Let us provide you with personalized care and solutions!
We recommend wisdom teeth extraction between the ages of 15 to 18. Often, this is when they have partially erupted, and roots are around two-thirds developed. Dentists may sometimes advise earlier or later removal based on individual needs.
The need to extract all of your wisdom teeth in a single procedure depends on individual circumstances and professional advice. It offers convenience, a single recovery period, and potential cost savings. However, the complexity of the case and your overall health should be considered. Consult our skilled oral surgeons for personalized recommendations about your wisdom teeth removal in Toronto, Richmond Hill or Aurora.
After your surgery, following post-operative instructions is important to achieve a successful outcome and reduce the chances of complications during recovery. Here are the standard post-operative instructions for patients who have undergone wisdom teeth removal in Toronto, Richmond Hill or Aurora.
Upon discharge, we will provide you with a post-operative kit containing post-operative instructions, a prescription for pain medications and, in some cases, antibiotics. If necessary, you’ll return for a follow-up appointment in one or two weeks.
You will also be instructed to:
A certain amount of bleeding is to be expected following surgery.
Swelling around the mouth, cheeks, eyes and sides of the face is common. This is the body’s normal reaction to having just undergone surgery.
Note that it is normal for the swelling or jaw stiffness to persist for several days.
Beyond day 3 (72 hours) post-operation, pain and discomfort should increasingly subside every day.
For moderate pain:
One or two tablets of Tylenol or Extra Strength Tylenol may be taken every four to six hours. Alternatively, for 200mg tablets of ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil), two to three tablets may be taken every three to four hours as needed.
For severe pain:
Take the tablets prescribed as directed. The prescribed pain medicine will make you groggy and will slow down your reflexes.
When taking the prescribed medication
If pain persists, it may require attention and you should contact us for further direction.
Immediately following surgery, your diet will depend on the type of anesthesia used.
Locally anesthetized (frozen):
the diet should be limited to cold, clear fluids. We recommend this to prevent burn injuries or inadvertent chewing of the lips/tongue while they are anesthetized.
General anesthesia or sedation:
Only drink liquids until the effects of the anesthetic have subsided.
During the recovery period:
CAUTION: You may become dizzy if you suddenly sit up or stand from a lying position. If you are lying down following surgery, make sure you sit for one minute before standing.
In some cases, black, blue, green, or yellow discoloration occurs due to blood spreading beneath the tissues. This is a normal post-operative occurrence, which may occur two to three days post-operation. Apply moist heat to the area until the discoloration subsides.
If you have been given antibiotics, take the tablets or liquid as directed. Antibiotics will be provided to help prevent infection. Discontinue antibiotic use in the event of a rash or other unfavourable reactions. Contact us if you have any further questions.
In the event of nausea and/or vomiting following surgery, do not ingest anything or put anything in your mouth; this includes prescribed medications. You should then sip on Coke, tea, or ginger ale. Sip slowly over a 15-minute period. You can begin taking solid foods and the prescribed medicine when the nausea subsides.
If lip, chin, or tongue numbness occurs, there is no cause for alarm. As stated before surgery, this is usually temporary in nature. You should be aware that if your lip or tongue is numb, you could bite it and not feel the sensation. So be careful.
A slightly elevated temperature immediately following surgery is not uncommon. If the temperature persists, notify us. Tylenol or ibuprofen should be taken to reduce the fever.
You can become dizzy from taking pain medications. You could get light-headed when you suddenly stand up. Before standing up, you should sit for one minute and then get up.
You may feel hard projections in your mouth with your tongue. They are not roots; they are the bony walls that had supported the tooth. These projections usually smooth out over time. If not, they can be removed by your surgeon.
The corners of your mouth may dry out and crack if they are stretched. Your lips should be kept moist with an ointment such as Vaseline.
Sore throats and pain when swallowing are not uncommon. The muscles get swollen. The act of swallowing can then become painful. This will subside in two to three days.
Stiffness (trismus) of the jaw muscles may cause difficulty in opening your mouth for a few days following surgery. This is a normal post-operative occurrence that will resolve itself with time.
Sutures are placed in the area of surgery to minimize postoperative bleeding and to help with healing. Sometimes they become dislodged. This is no cause for alarm. Just remove the suture from your mouth and discard it. Generally, whatever sutures don’t fall out will dissolve on their own.
A dry socket is when a blood clot gets dislodged prematurely or dissolves on its own from the tooth socket. Symptoms of pain at the surgical site and even pain in the ear may occur two to three days following surgery. Please call the office if this occurs.
Tooth extractions are common procedures aimed at addressing dental issues such as decay, overcrowding, trauma, or impacted teeth. While some extractions can be straightforward, many cases require specialized expertise.
At Crescent Oral Surgery, our skilled oral surgeons perform extractions with precision and care, particularly when surgical intervention is necessary. Oral surgeons are uniquely qualified to manage complex cases, including impacted teeth or those that have not fully erupted.
By entrusting your extraction to an oral surgeon, you can expect a safer and more comfortable experience, which minimizes the risk of complications and promotes optimal healing.
Whenever possible, your dentist will strive to save a natural tooth. However, there are situations where a tooth is too damaged to preserve, necessitating removal or a referral to an oral surgeon for surgical extraction. Common reasons for tooth extraction include:
When extraction is necessary, it’s important not to delay. Prompt removal can help you avoid further complications and promote a quicker recovery. Contact us today for an appointment.
Experience stress-free teeth extraction procedures at Crescent Oral Surgery, a leading oral and maxillofacial surgery practice serving the Greater Toronto area with three convenient locations.
Blood Clot Formation:
Pain and Swelling Management:
Follow these additional guidelines:
For assistance, contact our offices:
Toronto: (416) 752-5222
Richmond Hill: (905) 889-8006
Aurora: (905) 713-9990
For emergencies, reach out to Mount Sinai Hospital:
Dr. Brian Rittenberg: (416) 586-4800 (extension 7939)
Drs. Reinish, and Lee: (416) 586-8333
Bleeding Management:
Swelling and Pain Management:
Medication and Fluid Intake:
Oral Hygiene and Denture Care:
Expected Conditions and Follow-Up:
For assistance, contact our offices:
Toronto: (416) 752-5222
Richmond Hill: (905) 889-8006
Aurora: (905) 713-9990
For emergencies, reach out to Mount Sinai Hospital:
Dr. Brian Rittenberg: (416) 586-4800 (extension 7939)
Drs. Reinish, and Lee: (416) 586-8333
Our highly skilled oral surgeons in the Toronto area dedicate themselves to providing personalized and compassionate care, ensuring optimal results for every patient. Discover how our advanced treatments can enhance your oral health and overall well-being.
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Sripriya Jayaraman, DDS MPH
Sripriya “Priya” Jayaraman has a DDS degree from the University of California in San Francisco, along with a MPH from Wichita State University. She also finished a two year advanced education program in Orofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Medicine from the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY. She is a diplomate of American Board of Orofacial Pain and American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. Her principle areas of interest include TMJ disorders, obstructive sleep apnea, primary headaches, neuropathic pain and restorative dentistry. She is well versed in the fabrication of TMJ orthotics, trigger point injections including Botox, fabrication of oral appliance (mandibular advancement device) for obstructive sleep apnea and nerve blocks. In her spare time she enjoys drawing and painting.
Toronto born and raised, Dr. Oscar Dalmao received his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and then went on to obtain his dental degree from the University of Toronto. After a one-year internship at Sunnybrook hospital, he continued his education and completed his specialized training in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery.
Dr. Dalmao currently provides the full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He has special interest in the areas of dental implants and bone grafting, graftless solutions in implant dentistry, dentoalveolar surgery, orthognathic surgery and reconstructive surgery.
When Dr. Dalmao isn’t at the office he is usually enjoying time with his family and friends or trying to find his next destination, as he is an avid traveller.
Dr. Leong is an oral pathologist and assistant professor at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto. In addition to undergraduate and graduate teaching, she maintains a private practice limited to clinical oral pathology and oral medicine in the Department of Dentistry, Mount Sinai Hospital, where she is head of the Division of Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine.
She is also an associate staff pathologist in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital and the Department of Pathobiology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Toronto.
Dr. Ernie Lam holds a Doctor of Dental Medicine and Master of Science from University of British Columbia as well as clinical specialty training in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and a Ph.D. degree in Radiation Biology from the University of Iowa. He is also a tenured full Professor, Graduate Program Director and Head of the Discipline of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology at the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry.
Dr. Lam somehow manages to balance work and teaching with trips to the Canadian Opera Company, cooking and creating cocktails at home, travel and pool time – he’s been active in masters swimming since completing university, and currently swims with the Downtown Swim Club in Toronto.
Dr. Riva Black graduated from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry in 1998. She completed a general practice residency in Rochester, New York and then entered a combined graduate specialty program where she ultimately received a Masters and Fellowship in Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine.
In addition to Dr. Black’s clinical practice, she is a proud member of the department of Oral Medicine at the Faculty of Dentistry. She also teaches undergraduate and graduate students in the departments of Oral Pathology and Histology. Dr. Black is also involved with the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, and lectures to various general practice and specialty groups in the area of Oral Pathology.
When not working, Dr. Black can be found spending time with her husband Shane and 4 children.
Dr. Caminiti is originally from Montreal and went to McGill University for Undergraduate studies in Anatomy and then completed his dental studies in 1991. He was in the Canadian Armed Forces from 1987-1994 with service with the United Nations in 1993. He came to Toronto for his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. After residency he was a Surgical Education Fellow in the division of Surgery at the University of Toronto. He continued as the Walter Lorenz Fellow in Orthognathic Surgery in the Division of OMFS at the Toronto General Hospital.
Marco currently is:
• Assistant Professor, Head and Program Director of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Toronto;
• Head of OMFS at Humber River Hospital
• Surgical Staff at the Cleft Lip Palate Program at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.
Dr. Caminiti’s practice and research is focused on surgical orthodontic virtual planning for the management of patients with facial deformities and the development and assessment of surgical skills.
He associates his private practice with Crescent Oral Surgery and is proud and honored to be part of a wonderful group of people and a superb team that focusses on great patient care.
For Dr. Kristopher Lee, a Bachelor of Science in 1999 from the University of Toronto led to a Dental Degree from the same institution in 2003. After that, he completed a year of Periodontics training at the University of Pittsburgh and a Medical Degree and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Certificate at the University of Michigan.
Dr. Lee’s training at the University of Michigan focused on facial trauma, head and neck oncology/reconstruction, cleft lip and palate surgery, orthognatic surgery, dentoalveolar surgery and dental implant surgical treatment with associated alveolar reconstruction.
When he’s not working on his patients, he’s working on his tennis game and tries to play several times a week. As a father of 2 young children (and the early mornings that entails), he’s also developed a passion for great coffee.
Dr. Amir Mousavifar has attended both medical and dental faculties at McGill University, where he obtained his DMD degree in 2004. After that, he completed his General Practice Residency at the Carolinas Medical Centre and an oral surgery fellowship in New York at the Mount Sinai Medical Centre in Manhattan, the Elmhurst Hospital Centre in Queens and the VA Medical Centre in the Bronx.
Dr. Mousavifar then completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training with one year of general surgery at McGill University Health Center, with extensive training in anaesthesia, reconstruction, dentofacial deformity, corrective jaw surgery, facial trauma and complex implant surgical procedures.
He is an active Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon staff at the state-of-the-art Humber River Hospital in Toronto. He also works as part-time faculty at the University of Toronto and is a fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of the Royal College of Dentists in Canada.
A Crescent team member since 2010, Dr. Mousavifar practices across the full range of surgeries at all three locations. He has special interest in applying digital and cone beam CT scan technology for guided complex dental implant and corrective jaw surgeries.
Dr. Mousavifar is a member of Dentsply Sirona’s coveted implant PEERS network-a platform for the exchange of clinical experience, research and science between dental implant manufacturers and key clinical leaders in implantology across the globe.
Dr. Mousavifar has an Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate, teaches CPR and management of medical emergencies to numerous dental offices and speaks multiple languages. He has been involved in many charities including Operation Smile and UNICEF. He has worked in underprivileged communities in Montreal, Northern Quebec and the Northwest Territories. He has also judged a beauty pageant. The best smile won.
When not adding to his list of achievements, Dr. Mousavifar spends time with his family and enjoys swimming, biking, basketball, soccer and skiing.
The son of Greek immigrants and a Torontonian from birth, Dr. Peter Gioulos received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Western Ontario. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery training from the University of Toronto. An externship in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Baylor University in Texas soon followed, as did a one-year hospital General Dental Residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. He completed his specialty training in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Toronto.
Peter now practices the full scope of his specialty including wisdom teeth & dental extractions, reconstruction & grafting, dental implant placement, pathology, and orthognathic surgery. He has had extensive experience and training in full arch dental implant placement including “All-on-4” treatment as well as placement of specialized “zygomatic” and “pterygoid” implants.
He is an active member of the Canadian Dental Association, the Ontario Dental Association, ITI, and the Asclepius Dental Society. He has hospital appointments at the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and Scarborough Health Network Centenary Hospital
Peter spends as much time outside of work as he can with his big fat Greek family and his lovely wife and three kids – you’ll find them skiing in Ontario Cottage Country or, as often as they can manage it, skiing in the Rockies.
A Toronto native, Dr. Brian Rittenberg graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 1992 with a Bachelor Degree in Psychology. He then completed his Dental Degree, specialized training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a Masters in Bone Biology at the University of Toronto and Toronto General Hospital in 2003.
Since starting his practice, Dr. Rittenberg enjoys teaching dental interns and residents at Mount Sinai Hospital, where he has also cultivated an interest in the surgical management of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders. He is also an attending surgeon in the Regional Treatment Centre for Temporomandibular Joint Reconstruction there.
In addition to having a special interest in the surgical management of TMJ disorders, Brian enjoys practicing all facets of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, including the removal of wisdom teeth, the placement of dental implants, the evaluation and surgical treatment of pathology (diseases of the mouth) and corrective jaw surgery.
Dr. Rittenberg has also served as a line officer and ultimately president of the Ontario Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, is involved with the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (the national licensing body for all dental specialists) and is a fellow of the ITI – International Team for Implantology.
Outside of teaching and work, Dr. Rittenberg is a runner, hockey player, traveller, enjoyer of good wine and food and, above all, thankful for the time he gets to spend with his wife Lindsay and his daughters Joey and Ruby, up on beautiful Lake of Bays.
Dr. Eddie Reinish (who prefers his patients call him “Eddie”) has been an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon since 1997. He completed his training at the University of Michigan. Prior to his surgical training, Eddie completed his undergraduate degree in Physiology and Doctorate in Dental Surgery at McGill University.
Dr. Reinish is currently on staff at Rouge Valley Hospital, Humber River Regional Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and The American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He is also an examiner for the Royal College of Dentists of Canada in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Dr. Reinish founded Crescent Oral Surgery in 2002 along with his partner, Dr. Marco Caminiti. An empathetic and compassionate surgeon, Dr. Reinish understands the typical anxieties that accompany a visit to the oral surgeon’s office, and his caring, kind manner consistently puts patients at ease. Dr. Reinish’s practice focuses on dental implants and bone grafting, corrective jaw surgery and removal of wisdom teeth and other minor oral surgical procedures.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Reinish can be found enjoying time with his wife and 3 children or, as an avid cyclist, on one of his several bicycles both here at home and abroad (yes, he travels with them). He is also a downhill skier and loves good wine and food.