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Assessment includes an x-ray to determine the position of the tooth and how difficult removal may be. Extraction may be recommended when wisdom teeth cannot fully erupt and cause infection, or when decay is present. Simple or surgical extraction may be performed, with local anaesthetic available. Aftercare advice includes protecting the blood clot, managing bleeding and discomfort, avoiding smoking and alcohol for 24 hours, and attending a follow-up appointment to check healing and remove stitches.