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- Delhi State Dental Council registration number A-6723 (2015).
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Wisdom Tooth Removal in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi
Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to come through, and they are taken out when they cause problems or have no room. At Orion Dental Clinic, a dentist in Greater Kailash 1 (GK 1), South Delhi, this page explains when a wisdom tooth needs to come out and when it can be left, what happens, how long recovery takes, what the research says about antibiotics and nerve injury, and what can go wrong, in plain language.
Treatment is planned by Dr Anupam Sinha (BDS, MDS) and Dr Natalia DeSilva (BDS, MDS). If you have pain or swelling now, call us. Ask as many questions as you need.
- The most a wisdom tooth removal should take, and often it takes a few minutes 1
- 40 minutes
- Most people go home the same day after a wisdom tooth removal 1
- Same day
- Most people can return to normal activities the next day 1
- Next day
- Press firmly on any bleeding for at least this long 1
- 10 minutes
These figures come from NHS patient information and systematic reviews, listed at the end of the page. Your dentist will explain what applies to your own mouth.
Medically reviewed by Dr Anupam Sinha, BDS, MDS - Orthodontics, .
Quick answer
Wisdom tooth removal at Orion Dental Clinic in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi takes out a wisdom tooth that is causing problems or has no room. Dr Anupam Sinha and Dr Natalia DeSilva plan it after an examination and X-rays. It usually takes a few minutes and no more than 40, and soreness and swelling can last up to two weeks.
01 Overview
What is wisdom tooth removal, and how does it work in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi?
Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are the last teeth to come through at the back of the mouth. They may be removed if they lack space to come through fully, for example when another tooth blocks them or when gum partly covers them. This can cause pain, swelling, gum infection, trapped food, decay, gum disease, cysts and abscesses.1
A wisdom tooth that is causing no problem is usually left alone and checked at routine dental visits.1 The evidence for taking out trouble-free impacted lower wisdom teeth as a precaution is very limited, and a review found no head-to-head trials comparing removal with watchful waiting.2 Current UK guidance, as quoted in that review, is that an impacted wisdom tooth with pathological changes should be removed.2
The area is numbed with a local anaesthetic. The gum is cut if it covers the tooth, the socket is widened and the tooth is taken out whole or in two or three pieces, with dissolvable stitches if needed. Most removals take a few minutes and no more than 40 minutes, and most people go home the same day.1 A simple extraction of other teeth is covered on our tooth extraction page.
A wisdom tooth is taken out when it causes problems, and it can be left when it does not.
02 Candidacy
Who needs wisdom tooth removal in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi?
Removal is advised when a wisdom tooth is causing or likely to cause harm. The dentist decides after an examination and X-rays.
When removal is usually advised
When another plan may be needed
- A wisdom tooth that causes no problem, which is usually left alone and monitored.1
- A tooth close to the nerve in the lower jaw, which needs a careful plan and possibly referral.14
- An active infection, which may need to be treated first.
- A health condition or medicine that has to be reviewed with your doctor before surgery.3
Removal is advised for trouble, not as a precaution, and the dentist looks at both your symptoms and your X-rays.
03 Options
Which wisdom tooth removal options are there in Greater Kailash 1?
The choice is between watching the tooth and taking it out, and then between ways of keeping you comfortable.
Monitoring the wisdom tooth
A tooth that causes no problem is left alone and checked at dental visits.1 In studies of retained impacted lower wisdom teeth, between 5.5% and 31.4% were later taken out, depending on the follow-up.2
5.5% to 31.4% later removed 2
Sedation and what it involves are explained on our sedation dentistry page.
| Monitoring | Local anaesthetic | Sedation or general anaesthetic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it involves | Checks at dental visits 1 | Injection to numb the gum 1 | Sedation to relax, or sleep under general anaesthetic 1 |
| Going home | No procedure | Usually the same day 1 | Same day, or an overnight stay after general anaesthetic 1 |
| Driving afterwards | No limit | Immediately 1 | Not for 24 hours after a sedative, or 48 after general anaesthetic 1 |
The right plan depends on the tooth, your symptoms and how anxious you are.
04 Procedure
How is a wisdom tooth removed, step by step?
Every case is individual, so your steps may differ. This is the usual order, based on the NHS description.1
The removal is quick, and the recovery that follows is where most of your effort goes.
Examination and X-rays for wisdom teeth
The dentist examines the area, takes an X-ray to see how the wisdom tooth lies and where its roots are in relation to the jaw, and asks about your health and medicines.
Deciding between monitoring and wisdom tooth removal
You talk through the symptoms, the findings and the choices, including leaving the tooth.12 Infection is treated first if it is present.
Anaesthetic
A local anaesthetic numbs the gum and tooth. Sedation or a general anaesthetic may be used if the tooth is difficult or you are anxious.1
Opening the gum
If the gum covers the tooth, it is cut so the tooth can be reached, and the socket is widened.1
Taking out the tooth
The tooth is removed whole or in two or three pieces. This usually takes a few minutes and no more than 40 minutes.1
Stitches and instructions
Dissolvable stitches are used if needed. You bite on gauze, receive written aftercare advice and, usually, go home the same day.1
Review
A check makes sure the socket is healing and gives you a chance to ask questions about the first days.
05 Aftercare
Recovery after wisdom tooth removal in Greater Kailash 1: care and dry socket
Your dentist will give you written instructions, and those come first. These are the basics from the NHS.1
Time off
Most people can return to normal activities the next day. If the removal was difficult or you had a general anaesthetic, you may need one to three days off.1
What to expect
For up to two weeks you can expect pain, swelling, bruising on the cheek, a sore or stiff jaw, and discomfort chewing or swallowing, with pain and swelling starting to improve after one or two days.1
Helpful steps
Take paracetamol or ibuprofen, eat soft or liquid food, and rinse with mouthwash or warm salt water. Clean your other teeth gently, avoiding the area, and press firmly on any bleeding for at least 10 minutes.1
What to avoid
Avoid hard or crunchy food and small pieces such as seeds, smoking, alcohol and very hot drinks. Do not drive for 24 hours after a sedative injection or 48 hours after a general anaesthetic.1
When to call us
Call the clinic on 098115 01995 if bleeding does not stop, if pain and swelling get worse and painkillers do not help, or if pain comes with a bad taste in the mouth, a high temperature or feeling unwell, because these can be signs of dry socket or infection. If you have trouble breathing or swallowing, or swelling that spreads across your face or neck, call 112 or go to a hospital emergency department.
Soft food, gentle rinsing and no smoking help the socket to heal.
06 Limits and risks
When is wisdom tooth removal not the right choice?
Surgery has risks, and not every wisdom tooth needs it. These are situations where another plan may be better:
- A wisdom tooth that causes no problem and can be monitored.
- A wisdom tooth that has come through fully, is healthy and can be cleaned.
- An infection that has to be treated first.
- A health condition or medicine that has to be reviewed with your doctor.
- A tooth lying very close to the nerve, where a further opinion may be wanted.
In these cases monitoring, treating the infection first or a referral may be better.
Risks and complications
Dry socket. The clot fails to form or is dislodged before healing, which causes pain that does not go away.1 In 11 studies the combined incidence of dry socket was about 13.2% in smokers and 3.8% in non-smokers.5
Infection. Infection may need antibiotics.1 In healthy people having impacted wisdom teeth out, antibiotics may reduce infection by about two thirds in low-certainty evidence, and about 19 people need them to prevent one infection, but the Cochrane authors warn about antibiotic resistance.3
Nerve injury. Damage to a nerve can cause numbness or tingling in the tongue, lip or chin. It usually improves but can last weeks or months.1 In a review of treatments for nerve deficits after lower wisdom tooth surgery, most treatments improved sensation to a variable degree, and complete recovery was uncommon.4
Evidence limits. The evidence for removing trouble-free impacted wisdom teeth is very limited, and no trials compared removal with watching.2 Ask what your own X-ray shows.
A good plan names these risks before surgery starts and explains how close the tooth is to the nerve.
07 Your visit
What happens at your first wisdom tooth appointment?
At your first visit, a dentist at Orion Dental Clinic asks about the pain, how often it comes back, and whether you have had swelling, a bad taste or difficulty opening your mouth. You are asked about your health, medicines, allergies and anything that makes you anxious about dental treatment.
The dentist examines the area and takes an X-ray to see how the wisdom tooth lies. You then talk through whether it should come out or be watched, what removal would involve, the risks and what recovery is like, and you can ask about sedation before you decide.
The first visit is for an X-ray and a plan, and nothing is removed until you agree.
08 Why this clinic
Why choose Orion Dental Clinic for wisdom tooth removal in Greater Kailash 1?
You meet the doctors who plan your treatment, and you can ask them whether the tooth really needs to come out.
Dr Natalia DeSilva
BDS, MDS - Oral Medicine and Radiology
- Delhi State Dental Council registration number A 11417 (2013), and Karnataka State Dental Council A-13203 (2003).
Doctors you can ask
Dr Anupam Sinha and Dr Natalia DeSilva see patients with wisdom tooth problems, and patients mention both in their reviews.
Imaging on site
Imaging is available at the clinic, so the X-rays used to plan removal can be taken there.
Care for anxious patients
Patients describe in reviews that the team explained the process and answered their questions, and a separate page explains sedation.
Ask what your X-ray shows, and whether watching the tooth is a choice.
09 Reviews
Patient reviews of Orion Dental Clinic in Greater Kailash 1
“Dr. Natalia and and the whole staff of Orion dental is super kind and friendly and caring - exactly what one needs especially if they are afraid of dentists and dental procedures. I got my wisdom tooth out at Orion dental - and the experience was actually super comfortable and with minimal pain. I was quite scared but I was really made to feel at ease and less anxious. Would highly recommend this dental clinic!”
“Went to get my wisdom tooth removed and had a very smooth experience. Doctor’s explained the process very well and supported me if i had any doubts or concerns.”
“This is an amazing clinic, I live in Singapore and I was in Delhi for the holidays. Needed to get a wisdom tooth removed a bit last minute. They fit me in quickly to their schedule, and the service was incredible and the pain minimal thanks to Dr. Sinha's expertise. Service stands out vs other clinics. What an amazing clinic, I will be back for sure and recommend them to everyone.”
10 Visit us
Wisdom tooth removal clinic in Greater Kailash 1 (GK 1), Delhi: location and hours
Mon to Sat, 9:30 am to 8:00 pm
Orion Dental Clinic Basement, E 75, Greater Kailash-1,Greater Kailash Enclave I
New Delhi, Delhi 110048
098115 01995
| Monday to Saturday | 9:30 am to 8:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Closed |
If you are looking for wisdom tooth removal in Greater Kailash or nearby, Orion Dental Clinic is in the basement of E 75, Greater Kailash Enclave 1 (GK 1), opposite Anubhav Play School, with the entrance at Gate 1, so call or message us on WhatsApp to book an appointment and use the map for directions. More about the clinic: dentist in Greater Kailash.
11 Travelling patients
Visiting Delhi and needing a wisdom tooth out?
Wisdom tooth removal is usually done in one visit, and the NHS says most people go home the same day and resume normal activities the next day, with one to three days off after a difficult removal or a general anaesthetic.1 Soreness and swelling can last up to two weeks, so tell us when you fly and we will advise how many days to allow before travel.
You can read about how dental tourism in Delhi works.
Allow a few days after removal before a long journey, and send an X-ray first if you can.
12 Questions
Wisdom tooth questions patients ask in Greater Kailash 1
Do all wisdom teeth need to come out?
When should a wisdom tooth be taken out?
When it lacks room to come through and causes pain, swelling, gum infection, trapped food, decay, gum disease, a cyst or an abscess.1
How long does wisdom tooth removal take?
Usually a few minutes and no more than 40 minutes. Most people go home the same day.1
How long is the recovery?
Most people return to normal activities the next day, though pain, swelling, bruising and a stiff jaw can last up to two weeks.1
What is dry socket?
Can wisdom tooth removal damage a nerve?
Will I need antibiotics?
The dentist decides. In healthy people having impacted wisdom teeth out, antibiotics may reduce infection and dry socket, but the evidence is low-certainty and resistance is a concern.3
Can I have sedation?
Sedation may be used to help you relax, or a general anaesthetic if the teeth are harder to remove or you are anxious.1 Ask which options the clinic can give for you.
Where can I find wisdom tooth removal near me in South Delhi?
Orion Dental Clinic is a wisdom tooth removal clinic in Greater Kailash 1 (GK 1), in the basement of E 75, Greater Kailash Enclave 1, opposite Anubhav Play School, with the entrance at Gate 1. Patients come for wisdom tooth removal in Greater Kailash from Kailash Colony, CR Park, Nehru Place, Lajpat Nagar, Defence Colony and South Extension. Call or message us on WhatsApp to book an appointment.
13 Second opinion
Pain or swelling at the back of your mouth?
A consultation lets you ask whether your wisdom tooth needs to come out, and what removal would involve, before you commit to anything. Bring any earlier X-rays. The dentist will examine the area, explain what they find and describe the options, including leaving the tooth. There is no form to fill in: message us on WhatsApp or call, and we will find a time that suits you.
14 Related
Related treatments and guides
When a tooth needs to be taken out
Read this for how other teeth are taken out.
Sedation Dentistry
Read this for ways of staying relaxed during surgery.
Braces treatment
Read this if wisdom teeth are a question during or after braces.
Patient guides
Wisdom Tooth Removal: Procedure and Benefits
When wisdom teeth need to come out, how the procedure works, what recovery is like, the risks including dry socket and numbness, and what the evidence says.
Can Wisdom Teeth Cause Headaches?
How wisdom teeth can trigger pain in the jaw, face and head, which headaches are more likely to come from elsewhere, and when to see a dentist.
What Happens If You Do Not Replace a Missing Tooth?
What can change in your mouth when a missing tooth is left unreplaced, from bone loss and drifting teeth to chewing and speech, and what your options are.
Sources (5)
- NHS website. Wisdom tooth removal (patient information). Page review date 12 June 2024. www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/wisdom-tooth-removal/
- Hounsome J, Pilkington G, Mahon J, Boland A, Beale S, Kotas E, Renton T, Dickson R. Prophylactic removal of impacted mandibular third molars: a systematic review and economic evaluation. Health Technology Assessment, 2020;24(30):1-116. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32589125/
- Lodi G, Azzi L, Varoni EM, Pentenero M, Del Fabbro M, Carrassi A, Sardella A, Manfredi M. Antibiotics to prevent complications following tooth extractions. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2021;2:CD003811. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33624847/
- Leung YY, Fung PP, Cheung LK. Treatment modalities of neurosensory deficit after lower third molar surgery: a systematic review. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2012;70(4):768-778. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22177820/
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This page is general information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for an examination, and results vary between patients.