Wisdom teeth, difficult extractions and surgical consultations, explained to patient and family
The word surgery makes most families anxious, whether it concerns a college-going son with a painful wisdom tooth or an elderly mother with a broken root that needs to come out.
At our Ghatkopar West clinic, oral and maxillofacial care covers the surgical management of impacted wisdom teeth, complex extractions and oral surgery consultations.
Much of the worry eases once you know exactly what is planned. The surgeon shows you the X-ray, explains why the procedure is advised, and goes over the risks and the recovery in everyday language.
Not every wisdom tooth needs removal. The position of the tooth and its roots is studied on X-rays first, and surgery is suggested only where there is a clear reason.
Most minor oral surgery is carried out with the area numbed. You stay awake, feel pressure and movement, and can go home the same day in most cases.
You leave with clear guidance on diet, cleaning, medicines and warning signs, so that whoever is looking after the patient at home knows what to do.
Wisdom teeth usually appear between the late teens and mid-twenties. When the jaw has too little room, they may stay partly buried or grow at an angle. Such impacted teeth can trap food, cause repeated gum infection and swelling, or damage the tooth in front. These are the usual reasons for removing them.
A complex extraction is one that needs more than simple loosening of the tooth. Examples are a tooth broken at the gum line, roots that are curved or fused to bone, or a tooth lying close to a nerve or the sinus. A small cut in the gum, and sometimes dividing the tooth into sections, lets it be removed with less force.
Younger patients tend to heal quickly, and wisdom teeth are generally easier to remove before their roots are fully formed. For older adults, the surgeon pays close attention to medical history: heart conditions, diabetes, blood thinners and medicines taken for bone strength can all influence how and when surgery is done. Never stop a prescribed medicine on your own before a procedure.
Every operation has risks, and you will hear about them beforehand. After oral surgery these include pain, swelling, bleeding, infection and a slow-healing dry socket. With lower wisdom teeth there is a small risk of numbness of the lip or tongue, which is usually temporary. The X-ray helps the surgeon judge this risk for your particular tooth.
If an examination shows a problem that needs hospital-based care, the surgeon will tell you so plainly and guide you on the next step.
Get StartedIt is a good idea for someone to accompany the patient and stay with them for the rest of the day. Keep soft, cool food ready, such as curd, khichdi or mashed dal-rice, and plan for a day or two of rest.
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Oral surgery consultations are held at Nitro Dentists, 403, 4th Floor, Presidential Plaza, LBS Marg, Ghatkopar West, Mumbai 400086, opposite R City Mall. The clinic is open from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM every day of the week. For severe toothache, acute swelling, a broken tooth or dental trauma, phone +91 91677 21223; such cases are prioritised by clinical urgency and appointment availability. Patients from Ghatkopar East and Vikhroli are seen here as well.
