Wisdom tooth Extraction & Surgery in Dhaka

Wisdom tooth extraction is a common procedure to remove one or more third molars, typically located at the back of the mouth. These teeth often cause problems because they may not have enough room to emerge fully or may grow at an angle, becoming impacted. Impacted wisdom teeth can lead to pain, infection, or crowding, affecting surrounding teeth.

Why wisdom tooth need to be extracted surgically?

Wisdom teeth come into the mouth after 18 years of age, and it can make problem at any stage of your forthcoming life.

Wisdom tooth need to be extracted surgically if it cannot fully come into your mouth. For example it may be obstructed by the tooth in front or partially covered by gums. This can cause..

1. Gum pain and swelling

2. Gum infection and abscess

4. Spread of infection to throat and face

5. Limited mouth opening

6. Formation of cyst

7. Dental caries

Dentist will check the position with an X Ray. It ides not make any problem it will be left alone monitor it

What heppens during wisdom tooth removal with surgery

A trained dentist or oral surgeon able to remove wisdom tooth under local anesthetics which will make the surgical arera numb. You will not feel any pain.

In some complicated case iv sedation used for relaxation of patient and General Anesthecs used to put the patient aseep. In Bangladesh patient love to go with local anestehtics unless too much complicated.

The main steps of removal of wisdom tooth are follow:

After making the are numb dentist will reflect thegum if it is covered by gum and
Doctor will widen the space where the tooth fits into your gum
Tooth will be removed as one piece or sectioned into 2 to 3 pieces
Wound will be stiches with absorbable thread
Review in 10 days.

Cost of wisdom tooth removal by surgery

Cost of wisdom tooth removal depends on its complexity of position and expertise of the doctor . In our practice surgical removal cost for wisdom tooth between 10,000.00 to 15,000.00 BDT.

What to do after wisdom tooth removal

You can easily go to your work on next day of surgery under Local anesthetics and Sedation. In case of surgery under General Anesthetics may need to be refrain from work for next 2/3 days.

For upto 2 weeks of removing wisdom tooth;

You may still have sort of pain and swelling which startto improve in 2 to 3 days after surgery.
may have difficulty in swallowing
presence of buise in corner of mouth and cheerk
Have to remove the stiches in 14 days if it is non absorable

You’ll be given advice about things to do for the first few days to help your recovery.

DO:

Take painkiller for next 2 to 3 days
Take soft diet for next 24 hours
Start gurgle with mouth wash after 24 hours to keep the wound clean and help healing
If its bleed press a clean gauge with bite at the wound and hold it for 30 minutes

DON’T DO:

Avoid hot and solid diet for next 24 hours
No gurgle for next 24 hours
Do not drive for next 24 hours if u under sedation or GA
Dont smoke. Smoking delays healing and increase risk of infection

Possible Complication after wisdom tooth surgery

Wisdom tooth extraction is a small surgery but not devoid of complications like all other surgical proceedure. Dentist will explain all complication before surgery. Most common complications are :

Dry socket: its a infection at the wall of tooth socket which is painful and delay the healing. It is due to failure of formation of blood clot after extraction.
Infection: its is common and you may need anti biotics.
Injury of the nerve to lower lips : it is damage to nerve if the nerve very close to the tooth. Partially damage may cause temporary numbness and tingling to the lips. It is recover with in 3 to 4 months.

Why should you visit Dr Rahman for wisdom tooth surgery?

Dr Rahman is very experienced for removing wisdom tooth surgically without any pain and minimal post operative discomfort.He prefer to bring the impacted wisdom tooth removed by sectioning into 2 to 3 pieces rather pulling and pushing. Dr Rahman recieved training in oral surgery in the hospitals of National Health Services of England.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed?

Wisdom teeth often cause problems due to lack of space, impaction, or growing at odd angles, leading to pain, infection, or crowding.

Is the procedure painful?

Local anesthesia or sedation is used, so there’s minimal discomfort during the procedure. Some soreness is expected afterward, which can be managed with pain relievers.

What is the recovery time?

Most patients recover within a few days, though full healing may take 1-2 weeks.

What can I eat after extraction?

Stick to soft foods like yogurt, soft rice, milk with bread, and soup, avoiding crunchy or hot foods initially to allow healing.

Are there any risks?

Risks are minimal but can include dry socket, infection, or swelling. In rare case possibility of lip numbness which recover in few months. Following aftercare instructions can help prevent complications.