WISDOM TOOTH EXTRACTION DONE NEAR SAIDAPET, CHENNAI Wisdom tooth extraction is a common dental procedure to remove one or more of your third molars — the four permanent adult teeth located at the back corners of your mouth. It’s usually done if the teeth are impacted (trapped in the jaw or gums), come in at the wrong angle, or if your mouth doesn’t have enough room. Here’s a quick overview of what to expect: 🦷 When It’s Needed Impacted teeth causing pain or infection Crowding of nearby teeth Cavities or gum disease in hard-to-clean wisdom teeth Cysts or tumors forming around the tooth 🛠️ The Procedure Usually done under local anesthesia, sedation, or general anesthesia Takes about 45 minutes or less per tooth The dentist or oral surgeon may need to cut into the gum and sometimes bone Stitches may be needed (some dissolve on their own) ⏳ Recovery Swelling, discomfort, and bruising for a few days Ice packs and prescribed pain meds help manage pain Soft foods for a few days (e.g., yogurt, mashed potatoes, soup) Avoid: Straws (risk of dry socket) Smoking Hard or crunchy foods Full healing usually takes 1 to 2 weeks