Wisdom Teeth Removal in Bangalore

No. A wisdom tooth that has come through fully, is in a functional position and can be cleaned properly can be left alone. Removal is recommended when it is causing problems, or when the X-ray shows it is likely to.

The extraction itself is done under anaesthesia, so you should not feel pain during it. Afterwards, soreness and swelling for several days are normal and are managed with prescribed pain relief and aftercare.

Most people are back to normal activity within a few days to a week. A deeply impacted tooth generally takes longer than a straightforward one. Full healing of the socket continues for some weeks after you feel fine.

Late teens to early twenties is often easier, because the roots are less fully formed and the bone is less dense. That said, the right timing is what your own X-ray and symptoms indicate.

Sometimes, depending on the difficulty of each tooth, the anaesthesia used and your general health. Doing one side at a time leaves you able to chew on the other, which some patients prefer. It is discussed at planning.

Soft, cool foods for the first day or two, avoiding the extraction side. Avoid very hot food, alcohol, smoking and drinking through a straw, all of which raise the risk of dislodging the clot.

If pain increases rather than eases after the third day, if bleeding does not settle, or if you develop fever, spreading swelling or difficulty swallowing. None of these are things to wait out at home.

No. A third molar that has erupted straight, has room, and can be cleaned properly is usually left alone. Extraction is considered when the tooth is impacted, when it pushes against the tooth in front, when the gum around it keeps getting infected, or when decay cannot be reached. An X-ray settles which of those applies.