Wisdom teeth should be removed if they are impacted ( not erupted completely in the mouth). Impacted wisdom teeth are
difficult to clean, bacteria collect in the crevice between the teeth and can lead to gum disease and decay of the wisdom
tooth and the molar tooth in front of it.
Local anesthesia is given to the patients prior to the removal .The procedure involves removal of bone, therefore
swelling will be present in the region for a few days. The patient is put on anti-inflammatory medication for a few days
to reduce the discomfort. The recovery period will depend on the complexity of the procedure and can range from 4-14
days normally.
