Wisdom teeth usually come in between 17 and 25 years of age. Often there is not enough space, and the tooth gets stuck (impacted) in the jaw. This can cause pain, swelling and infection.
When Should a Wisdom Tooth Be Removed?
- Repeated pain or swelling of the gum around the tooth
- Food trapping and decay in the wisdom tooth or the tooth in front
- Infection, pus or bad taste
- Difficulty opening the mouth
- Cyst or damage to the neighbouring tooth
- Advised before braces treatment in some cases
Expert Surgical Care
Impacted wisdom teeth can be close to important nerves. Safe removal needs surgical skill and proper planning. At SAIDS, wisdom tooth surgery is done by our Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery department, led by experienced surgeons from Government Dental College backgrounds. An OPG or CBCT scan is taken to see the exact position of the tooth and nerve before surgery.
The Procedure
- Local anaesthesia so you feel no pain
- Small opening in the gum and careful removal of the tooth, sometimes in pieces
- Stitches to help healing
- Usually takes 30–60 minutes
Recovery: What to Expect
Mild swelling and discomfort for 2–3 days is normal. Most people return to normal routine in 3–5 days.
Aftercare Tips
- Bite on the gauze for 30–45 minutes
- Apply ice packs on the cheek for the first 24 hours
- Take medicines as prescribed
- Eat soft, cool food for 2–3 days
- Do not spit, use a straw or smoke for at least 48 hours
- Start gentle warm salt-water rinses after 24 hours
- Return for stitch removal and check-up
When to Call Us
Contact us if you have heavy bleeding, increasing pain after 3 days, fever, or swelling that keeps growing.
Why Choose SAIDS Dental Hospital?
- Specialist departments: 9 dental specialities with experienced MDS doctors under one roof.
- Strong surgical team: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery department, led by experienced surgeons from Government Dental College backgrounds.
- Advanced diagnostics: Dental X-ray, OPG and CBCT 3D scan on campus.
- Hospital backup: Part of the MMC Hospital campus, safe for patients with diabetes, heart disease and other medical conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Does wisdom tooth removal hurt?
No pain is felt during surgery due to local anaesthesia. Discomfort afterwards is controlled with medicines.
2. Should I remove a wisdom tooth that is not painful?
Not always. If it is impacted and causing damage, removal may be advised. Your surgeon will guide you.
3. What is dry socket?
A painful condition when the blood clot is lost from the socket. Avoiding spitting, straws and smoking helps prevent it.
Book Your Consultation at SAIDS Dental Hospital
Get your wisdom tooth checked by expert oral surgeons. Visit SAIDS Dental Hospital & Clinic, MMC Campus, Ulliyeri, Modakkallur, Kozhikode – 673323.
Call / WhatsApp: +91 75105 00043 | +91 86067 30213
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