The DentalBrace
Clinic & Implant Centre
Treatment Snapshot
Wisdom tooth removal is a routine surgical procedure to extract the third molars at the back of the mouth when they cause pain, infection, or crowding.
Why Patients Choose This
- • Removing impacted wisdom teeth eliminates severe jaw pain and recurring infections.
- • Extracting wisdom teeth prevents them from damaging or shifting adjacent healthy teeth.
- • Early removal prevents the formation of cysts in the jawbone.
When To Consider Alternatives
Wisdom tooth removal is unnecessary if the teeth are fully erupted, perfectly aligned, and easy to clean.
Post-Treatment Maintenance
Post-extraction care involves eating soft foods for several days and avoiding suction (like using straws) to prevent a painful dry socket.
What is Wisdom Tooth Removal?
Wisdom teeth (the third molars) typically erupt between the ages of 17 and 25. Because the modern human jaw is often too small to accommodate these extra teeth, they frequently become "impacted"—meaning they are trapped beneath the gums or bone, or erupt at an abnormal angle. Impacted wisdom teeth are notorious for causing severe pain, swelling, and recurrent infections (pericoronitis). More dangerously, they can push against the adjacent healthy molars, causing irreversible root damage, severe crowding, and hidden cavities that destroy both teeth. At The DentalBrace Clinic, wisdom tooth removal is a highly controlled, painless surgical procedure. Using 3D CBCT scans, we map the exact location of the tooth roots and their proximity to the major facial nerves. This allows us to perform the extraction safely, precisely, and with minimal trauma to the surrounding bone, ensuring a rapid, comfortable recovery.
Signs You Need This Treatment
- ✓ Severe pain or throbbing at the back of the jaw
- ✓ Swollen, red, or bleeding gums behind the last molar
- ✓ Difficulty opening the mouth fully (trismus)
- ✓ Bad breath or an unpleasant taste in the mouth
- ✓ Pressure or shifting of the front teeth
Possible Limitations
- Involves a surgical recovery period of 3-5 days with swelling and dietary restrictions
- Carries a very small risk of temporary nerve tingling (paresthesia)
Ideal Candidate
Teenagers and adults experiencing pain, infection, or crowding caused by erupting or impacted wisdom teeth.
Not Recommended For
Wisdom teeth that have erupted completely straight, are fully functional, and can be easily kept clean do not necessarily need to be removed.
Key Benefits
- Instantly eliminates the source of chronic jaw pain and infection
- Prevents cavities and root damage to the healthy adjacent 2nd molars
- Prevents late-stage orthodontic crowding of the front teeth
- Eliminates the risk of cysts or tumors forming around impacted teeth
Step-by-Step Process
Diagnostic 3D Scan
A CBCT scan is taken to precisely locate the roots in relation to the Inferior Alveolar Nerve and sinus cavity.
Profound Anesthesia
The area is completely numbed. You will feel pressure and pushing, but absolutely zero sharp pain.
Surgical Access
A small incision is made in the gum. If the tooth is trapped under bone, a tiny amount of bone is removed.
Tooth Sectioning & Removal
To minimize trauma to the jawbone, the tooth is often sectioned (cut into smaller pieces) and gently elevated out.
Suturing & Recovery
The site is cleaned and closed with dissolving or removable stitches. You are given a gauze pad to bite on to stop bleeding.
Recovery & Expectations
Timeline: Expect swelling and mild to moderate pain for the first 3 days. A strict soft diet and avoiding straws is mandatory for 5 days. Full healing of the socket takes a few weeks.
Success Factors: Strict adherence to post-operative instructions, Avoiding spitting, smoking, or using a straw (to prevent Dry Socket), Applying ice packs immediately after surgery to minimize swelling
When to Consult: At the first sign of pain or swelling at the back of the mouth, or proactively between the ages of 17 and 21 to evaluate their trajectory before they cause damage.
Appointments: Typically 1 appointment for extraction. Sutures (stitches) are removed 7 days later.
Do not wait for a wisdom tooth to start hurting before getting it evaluated. If an impacted tooth is left too long, it can silently rot the healthy molar next to it, resulting in the loss of two teeth instead of one.
Cost & Financing
*Final cost depends on clinical complexity determined during consultation.
- Cash
- UPI
- All Major Cards
- EMI Options
Clinical Outlook & Risks
- • Standard surgical/clinical risks apply. Discussed during consultation.
All medical procedures carry inherent risks. We utilize digital planning to minimize these, but patient compliance is mandatory for success.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I be asleep for the procedure?
Most wisdom teeth are removed under local anesthesia, meaning you are awake but completely numb. You will not feel pain, only pressure.
What is a "Dry Socket"?
Dry socket occurs if the blood clot in the extraction site dislodges, exposing the bone and nerves. It is very painful. You prevent it by NOT smoking, spitting forcefully, or using a straw for 5 days.
How long will I be swollen?
Swelling peaks on the 2nd or 3rd day after surgery and gradually subsides over a week. Using ice packs on your cheek for the first 24 hours greatly reduces swelling.
Do all wisdom teeth need to be removed?
No. If they emerge fully, are positioned correctly, and you can brush and floss them easily, they can stay. We only remove them if they are impacted or causing harm.
Appointment & Treatment Logistics
Same-day OPG X-ray and extraction available in most non-complex cases.
Single surgical visit.
Suture removal and healing check after 7 days.
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Conditions Treated
Common Problems We Solve
- • Severe pain at the back of the jaw
- • Difficulty opening mouth fully
- • Swollen gums behind the last molar
Related Treatments
Treating Specialist
Prosthodontist & Implantologist
Clinical Technology
- CBCT 3D Scanning for Nerve Mapping
- Piezosurgery (Ultrasonic Bone Cutting)
- Atraumatic Extraction Instruments
- Advanced Local Anesthetics