Dental Extractions (Including Wisdom Teeth)

About Dental Extractions (Including Wisdom Teeth)

Extractions become necessary when a tooth is severely decayed, fractured below the gumline, irreparably damaged, or impacted. Other indications include orthodontic crowding, advanced gum disease that has loosened the tooth, or repeated infection. Dr. Shweta carefully evaluates whether root canal treatment, crowns, or other conservative steps could save the tooth before recommending oral surgery dental procedures, ensuring extraction is reserved for clear clinical needs.

A simple extraction is used when a tooth is fully visible above the gum. After numbing the area, the tooth is gently loosened with an elevator and removed using forceps. Surgical extractions are needed for teeth that have broken at the gumline or are still beneath the gum. These may involve a small gum incision and bone removal, performed under local anaesthesia for a comfortable, painless tooth extraction experience.

Wisdom tooth removal in Lucknow is one of the most common procedures we perform. Third molars often emerge late or become impacted, leading to swelling, gum infection, food trapping, decay in adjacent teeth, cyst formation, or persistent pain. Removal is generally easier and recovery quicker when wisdom teeth are addressed earlier in their development. Dental X-rays guide planning, including consideration of nearby nerves and roots.

Aftercare strongly influences healing. We advise a soft diet of pasta, rice, eggs, yoghurt, and similar foods, while avoiding hard, crunchy, hot, or spicy items in the first days. Straws should be avoided, since the suction can dislodge the protective blood clot and cause a dry socket. Ice packs reduce swelling and an antimicrobial mouthwash, started after the first day, supports clean wound healing.

What to expect

• Consultation includes clinical examination and dental radiographs to plan the extraction.
• Local anaesthesia, with sedation if appropriate, is used to keep the procedure comfortable.
• The tooth is removed using simple or surgical techniques as required, with sutures placed if needed.
• Detailed post-operative instructions, gauze, and prescribed medication are provided before you leave.
• A follow-up review checks healing, removes sutures if non-resorbable, and addresses any concerns.

Recovery

• Mild bleeding, swelling, and discomfort are common in the first 24 to 48 hours.
• Soft foods, cold compresses, and prescribed pain relief help most patients manage easily.
• Avoid smoking, straws, and vigorous rinsing for the first few days to protect the clot.
• Most patients resume routine activities within two to three days, with full healing in two weeks.