Dentist Nuremberg St. Peter
Oral Surgery & Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth, extractions, apicoectomies: we perform surgical procedures gently and with careful aftercare.
Sometimes there is no way around a surgical procedure – for example when a wisdom tooth causes space or inflammation problems, a tooth can no longer be saved, or inflammation persists at a root tip. At our practice we carry out many of these procedures ourselves, gently on the tissue and – where useful – under the operating microscope.
The most common oral surgery procedures include removing teeth and wisdom teeth, apicoectomy, removing small cysts and procedures to prepare for implants. They are usually done under local anaesthesia; very extensive procedures are planned with specialised oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
Our surgical services
- Tooth extraction – as bone-preserving as possible, with socket preservation for a later implant if desired.
- Wisdom teeth – when they lie sideways, do not erupt, cause inflammation or endanger neighbouring teeth.
- Apicoectomy – removal of an inflamed root tip when root canal treatment alone is not enough.
- Cyst removal and tissue samples (biopsy).
- Implant surgery and bone grafting – see implantology.
After the procedure
After surgery- Bite on gauzeBite on the gauze swab for about 30 minutes.
- Coolwith a damp, cold cloth, not directly with ice, for the first few hours.
- Reston the day of surgery no sport, no sauna, no alcohol, no smoking.
- Eatingonly once the anaesthesia has worn off; soft, not too hot food.
- Oral hygienebrush your teeth but avoid the wound; do not rinse vigorously.
Contact us if pain increases again after two to three days, the swelling grows significantly, you develop a fever or the bleeding does not stop.
Book your appointment at the Zahnarztpraxis St. Peter – via online booking or by phone on 0911 554181. You will find us at Hainstraße 25, 90461 Nürnberg (tram 6/10 to Scharrerstraße, patient parking via Scharrerstraße).
Frequently asked questions
Do wisdom teeth always have to come out?
No. Healthy, correctly positioned wisdom teeth that are easy to clean can stay. We recommend removal if they cause symptoms or problems are foreseeable.
How long will I be on sick leave after wisdom tooth surgery?
That depends on the extent and your job; often it is a few days.
Can I keep taking blood thinners before the procedure?
Never stop medication on your own. Tell us in advance what you take – if necessary we coordinate the procedure with your GP.
