Wisdom Tooth Extraction

Dr. Rajat Sachdeva

Wisdom teeth are the

last molars on each side

of the upper & lower

jaws, erupts between 17

& 25.

Wisdom teeth often

leads to pain & dental

problems which

eventually demands the

removal of tooth.

Wisdom tooth

which doesn’t break

through the gums

i.e. Impacted tooth

or a tooth which has

come through the

gums still require

the removal.

Wisdom Tooth Impaction

Should You have Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?

If wisdom teeth are properly positioned in your mouth without causing any pain or dental problems, it’s not necessary for you to get them removed.

Symptoms of Impacted

Wisdom Teeth

Bad breath

Redness & swelling of the gums around the impacted tooth

Difficulty in mouth opening

Unpleasant taste when biting down on or near the area

Prolonged headache or jaw ache

Swollen lymph nodes

Extraction procedure

1. After application of Local anaesthetic an incision is made to expose the impacted tooth, 2. Impacted tooth is extracted using forceps & elevators, 3. The incision is closed with sutures.

After Extraction you may experience:

Pain

Swelling

Bleeding

Trismus

Inflammation

Numbness

Post Extraction Instructions

Patient should be advised to firmly bite on the gauze piece placed on the extraction socket for a minimum of half an hour after extraction.

Patient should be advised not to rinse his mouth vigorously for the next 24 hours.

Not to suck from a straw on the day of extraction.

Warm saline rinses & gentle brushing should be advised from the next day.

Do not spit minimum for 24 hours after extraction because it can dislodge the clot which can lead to a painful condition known as dry socket.

Apply ice pack on the side where surgery was performed to reduce swelling.

Advised to take soft diet & cold liquid on the day of extraction.

Take your medications as prescribed by your dentist.

Do not smoke for 48 hours after extraction as the chemicals in the smoke can affect the clot & hence chances of dry socket increases 3-4 days after tooth extraction.

For more information, you can book an appointment at

Dr Sachdeva Dental Aesthetic And Implant ,

I 101, Ashok Vihar Phase 1, Delhi- 110052

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