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Have you ever heard of a tooth that is almost as stubborn as a teenager?
Yes, glorious wisdom teeth! For most of us, wisdom teeth tend to come in during our late teens or early twenties.
And exactly at that stage in life when everything seems complicated. For others, they come in impacted, instead of peacefully like most teeth do. This is where impacted wisdom tooth extraction comes in as a cherry on top.
If you are dealing with anything like jaw soreness, swelling, or your dentist told you that, “You need a wisdom tooth extraction,” fear not! Let’s unpack, in a fun and engaging way, what is going on and how Partha Dental will help manage the extraction process to be uncomplicated and painless.
1. What is an Impacted Wisdom Tooth?
In other words, an impacted tooth is like an uninvited guest who shows up at a party, and has no place to go.
He has been shoved in the corner of the room, still disturbing everybody around in the room.
When there is inadequate room for a wisdom tooth to emerge properly, it tends to either tilt, come half way out (as only a stubborn guest would do), or nudge against the neighboring teeth.
2. There are several different types of impaction:
Horizontal impacted wisdom tooth – it grows sideways, pushing up against the other teeth like a nosy neighbor.
Partially impacted wisdom tooth – a wisdom tooth that is partially emerged is a great hiding place for bacteria.
Full impaction – is fully trapped under the gum.
Impacted wisdom teeth that don’t have treatment can lead to pain, infection, swelling, gum disease, and create tooth alignment issues.
Why Extractions of Impacted Wisdom Teeth are Necessary?
It may sound dramatic, but impacted wisdom tooth extraction is often the healthiest outcome. Here’s why:
- Goodbye pain -impacted wisdom tooth pain can feel like waking up from an uninvited migraine with pain that radiates into your jaw and head.
- Protect your other teeth – a sideways or horizontally impacted wisdom tooth can damage teeth and its orbit.
- Prevent infection – food debris easily gets lodged around a partially impacted wisdom tooth, creating an environment for bacteria and decay.
- Prevent cysts – In very rare cases, untreated impaction can lead to the development of cysts and tumors.
- Consider it this way: one little pest can spoil the entire dental fiesta. That’s why we’ll gladly show it the door before it’s too late!
3. The Procedure: What to Expect During Impacted Wisdom Tooth Removal?
At Partha Dental, impacted wisdom tooth removal is a lot easier than you would expect (and no horror movie background music, we promise!) Here’s usually what to expect:
1. Consultation & X-ray: Your dentist will take an X-ray to see where your wisdom tooth is located.
2. Local anesthesia: The dentist will numb the area with a small injection. You will feel pressure, but no pain!
3. Incision: If the teeth are impacted deeply, the dentist will make a small cut in the gum.
4. Tooth removal: The tooth can either come out in one piece or in small pieces.
5. Stitches (if necessary): Sometimes stitches are placed in order to heal faster.
6. Recovery time begins: You are free to go home the same day with easy to follow aftercare instructions.
You basically went on a mini-mission for 30–60 minutes and walked out with one less tooth and a whole lot more relief.
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Book your FREE consultation4. Cost of Impacted Wisdom Tooth Removal in India
So, let’s talk money…. because that’s the other big question. The cost ofimpacted wisdom tooth removal can vary based on how complicated the case is.
The price can vary according to:
- Type of impaction (simple, partial, or horizontal impacted wisdom tooth)
- Surgical cutting required
- Use of advanced technology or sedation
- Overall, the price on average is ₹2,500 to ₹8,000 per tooth.
At Partha Dental, affordability meets expertise so you do not have to empty the bank to keep your smile in check.
5. Post-Operative Recovery for Impacted Wisdom Tooth Extraction
The good news is recovery is not as scary as the internet makes it seem.
Yes, your jaw may swell and have tenderness. But as long as you care for the extraction site properly, most people will bounce back in no time.
6. Some quick recovery tips:
- Ice pack for the first 24 hours to lessen swelling
- Soft food like soups, smoothies, mashed potatoes (ice cream counts!)
- No straws – Sipping causes the clot to dislodge
- Salt water rinses after 24 hours to keep area clean
- Follow up visits to make sure the healing is smoothing along
Most people feel comfortable in 3-5 days, and healing generally takes 2-3 weeks.
Common Myths about Impacted Wisdom Tooth Removal
Let us dispel some of the myths surrounding the dentist’s chair that leads to so much fear:
Myth: “It’s going to hurt realbad.”
Truth: You’ll hardly feel anything with the anesthesia available today.
Myth: “I’ll be out of action for months.”
Truth: Most people are back to normal activity a few days later.
Myth: “All wisdom teeth need to be taken out.”
Truth: Not at all! Only the ones that cause problems need to be taken out.
Impacted Wisdom Tooth Pain – How Do You Know if You Need A Removal?
If you are trying to figure out if you need impacted wisdom tooth removal, watch out for these warning signs:
- Ongoing pain in your jaw or gums
- Swelling around the back part of your mouth
- Bad breath that doesn’t seem to go away (germs hiding in a partially impacted wisdom tooth)
- Trouble opening your mouth
- Pressure on the teeth beside your wisdom tooth
When in doubt, call us for an evaluation. The sooner you can identify the problem, the easier it will be to treat.
Why Partha Dental Should Be Your First Choice for Impacted Wisdom Tooth Removal
- All our oral surgeons have years of experience.
- We use advanced technology to be as precise and comfortable as possible.
- We have a very reasonable impacted wisdom tooth removal price, and we will inform you of all of your costs up front.
- We treat all our patients with tenderness, and our patient-first approach makes even the most anxious patients relax.
- Think of it as wisdom tooth extraction…but now, with a better level of care, that of a spa.
On average, your wisdom teeth are probably not being so wise when it comes to your oral health.
If your wisdom tooth is causing you pain, swelling, or causing your other teeth to shift and move around, it’s time to consider having them removed via impacted wisdom tooth removal.
Sometimes, letting go of that “wisdom” is the wisest thing to do. Call us now- 04041420000 to book a consultation today!!
7. FAQs
Not at all! You won’t feel any pain during this procedure because of your local anesthesia. Some pain afterwards is typical but manageable.
In most cases, individuals recover enough to engage in normal activities within 3-5 days, with a total recovery time of approximately 2 weeks.
A horizontal impaction is growing sideways, and partial impaction is only partially through the gum. Both can create pain, and both may lead to infections too.
Depending on complexity, impacted wisdom tooth removal will cost 2500 – 8000 per tooth.
If you are not having any pain or dental problems with your impacted wisdom tooth, then you do not have to necessarily take it out. You should have regular check-ups with your dentist to be on the look-out for changes.Read more
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Disclaimer:
The prices mentioned in this blog are indicative and may vary based on the severity of the condition, technology used, and materials suggested by the Dentist. They are accurate as of the date of publishing and subject to change as per clinic policy. Third-party or AI-generated estimates may not reflect actual clinic pricing. For accurate costs, please visit your nearest Partha Dental clinic.
