Treatments · in Airoli
Wisdom tooth removal in Airoli, Navi Mumbai.
Wisdom tooth removal is the extraction of one or more third molars — the four teeth that come through at the back of the mouth in the late teens or twenties. It is done under local anaesthetic and is straightforward when the tooth has come through normally; more involved when it is impacted.
When wisdom teeth need to come out.
Wisdom teeth are the last to arrive — usually between 17 and 25. Most jaws don’t have quite enough room left for them, so they often come through at an angle, partly stuck in the gum (impacted), or not at all.
The common reasons to remove them: recurring infections around a partly erupted tooth (pericoronitis), persistent pain, decay you cannot reach with a brush, a cavity in the tooth in front, or a cyst forming around an impacted tooth.
When you can leave them alone.
If the wisdom tooth has come through fully, bites against another tooth, and you can clean around it properly — there is no reason to remove it. It is a useful chewing tooth.
The myth that wisdom teeth always need to come out is exactly that — a myth. We will not recommend extraction unless there is a specific reason. If there is, we explain it clearly on the X-ray so you can see for yourself.
How it works
Most cases take 20 to 40 minutes.
Straightforward removals are quick. Impacted removals take longer but the technique is well-established.
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Examination and X-ray
We look at the tooth, take an X-ray (sometimes a 3D scan) to see the root shape and how close the tooth is to the nerve in the jaw. This tells us whether removal will be simple or more involved. - 02/
Numbing the area
Local anaesthetic around the tooth and the surrounding gum. You feel pressure, not pain. For nervous patients we also offer mild sedation if needed. - 03/
Lifting and removing the tooth
For a fully erupted tooth, we loosen it gently and lift it out — often in under 10 minutes. For an impacted tooth, a small gum flap is raised and sometimes a tiny amount of bone is removed to free the tooth. The tooth may be sectioned and removed in pieces. - 04/
Closing the site
One or two dissolving stitches close the gum. Gauze on the site for the first 30 minutes lets a protective clot form. - 05/
Aftercare instructions
We give you specific written instructions, painkillers, and a follow-up time if needed. A check-up at 7–10 days confirms healing is on track.
After treatment
The first 24 hours decide your recovery.
- For 24 hours after: no rinsing, no spitting, no straws, no smoking. The clot in the socket is what protects the bone — don't dislodge it.
- Day 1–2: cold compress on the cheek for 20 minutes on, 20 off, reduces swelling. Soft food — yoghurt, dal, rice, soup. Sleep with the head slightly elevated.
- Day 3 onwards: switch to warm salt-water rinses 3–4 times a day. Reintroduce normal food gradually as comfort allows. Mouth opening returns to normal over a week.
- Ring us if: pain gets worse after day 3 (could be dry socket), the swelling extends down the neck or affects breathing, or you have a fever above 38°C.
The questions we hear most.
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Do I have to have my wisdom teeth out?
Not always. If they have come through fully, you can clean them properly, and they bite normally — leave them alone. Removal is indicated when they cause pain, repeated infection, decay you cannot reach, crowding of the other teeth, or cysts.How long is the recovery?
A straightforward extraction: back to normal in 2–3 days. An impacted tooth: 5–7 days of mild swelling and reduced jaw opening. We give you 2–3 days off work for the latter; most office jobs are fine.Will I be awake during the procedure?
Yes, with local anaesthetic only. You will feel pressure and hear the equipment but no pain. For nervous patients or complex cases we can arrange mild oral sedation — we discuss this in the consultation.What about dry socket?
Dry socket is when the protective clot dislodges from the empty socket and the bone underneath is exposed. It causes a dull, throbbing pain 3–5 days after the extraction. It is uncomfortable but treatable — we put a medicated dressing in the socket. Avoiding straws, smoking, and rinsing too hard in the first 24 hours dramatically reduces the risk.Can all four be done at the same time?
It can be done, but most patients prefer to do them in two visits (top and bottom on one side, then the other) so you can chew comfortably on one side throughout. We will talk through the trade-offs.What does extraction cost?
Cost depends on whether the tooth is fully erupted or impacted, and how many teeth are removed in one visit. Ring or WhatsApp +91 79000 97145 after the consultation for an accurate quote.