# Wisdom Tooth Removal in Keshav Puram, New Delhi

> A wisdom tooth needs removal when it is stuck, repeatedly infected, decayed, or damaging the tooth next to it. One that has come in straight and can be cleaned can stay. Removal is done under local anaesthesia, and most people are back to normal within a week.

- Visits: Usually 1
- Recovery: About a week
- Pain: Fully numbed
- Consultation: From ₹100

## Who it is for

Wisdom teeth usually arrive between 17 and 25 years of age. Get yours checked if you notice:

- Pain or swelling behind your last molar
- A bad taste or smell from the area
- Difficulty opening your mouth fully
- Pain that comes and goes every few months
- Swelling of the cheek or fever

**Removal is advised when the tooth**

- Is stuck under the gum or growing at an angle
- Causes repeated gum infection
- Is decayed, or is damaging the molar next to it

**It can stay when it**

- Has come in straight
- Can be cleaned properly
- Causes no pain or infection

## What happens, step by step

1. **Examination and X-ray.** Dr. Sneha checks the position of the tooth and its roots.
2. **Local anaesthesia.** The area is completely numbed.
3. **Removing the tooth.** A simple wisdom tooth comes out in a few minutes. An impacted one may need the gum opened and the tooth removed in pieces.
4. **A stitch if needed.** A small dissolvable stitch may be placed.
5. **Aftercare and review.** You get clear aftercare instructions and a review if needed.

## How long it takes

- 1 visit: for most wisdom teeth
- Peaks day 2: swelling, then settles
- About a week: to feel back to normal

Bruising and a stiff jaw can last a little longer after a difficult removal.

## Is it painful?

Painless treatment is how we work. The area is fully numbed with local anaesthesia before we begin, so you feel pressure, not pain. Dr. Sneha explains each step before she starts.

## Aftercare

- Bite on the gauze for 30 to 45 minutes.
- Apply an ice pack on the cheek on the first day.
- Eat soft, cool food for a day or two.
- Do not spit forcefully, use a straw or smoke for at least 48 hours.
- From the next day, rinse gently with warm salt water. Take medicines as prescribed.

Call the clinic if bleeding does not stop, pain gets worse after the third day, or you have fever or increasing swelling.

## Cost

The price depends on whether the tooth is simple or impacted. Dr. Sneha confirms it after the X-ray, before treatment begins.

Consultation from ₹100.

## Questions about wisdom teeth

**Do all wisdom teeth need to be removed?**

No. A wisdom tooth that is upright, healthy and easy to clean can stay. We simply monitor it at check-ups.

**How long is the recovery?**

Swelling usually peaks on the second day and then settles. Most people feel back to normal within a week.

**Is swelling normal?**

Yes, some swelling and stiffness is normal. An ice pack on the first day helps.

**Can I go to work the next day?**

Usually, yes. After a difficult removal you may need one to three days off.

**Will it hurt?**

The area is fully numbed during removal. Afterwards, prescribed pain relief keeps you comfortable.

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Performed by Dr. Sneha, BDS, MDS (Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics), The Dental Corner, C-3/80, Lawrence Road, Keshav Puram, New Delhi 110035. Call or WhatsApp +91 80765 81730.

_This page is general information and does not replace an examination by a dentist._