The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia — you feel no pain during surgery, only pressure. Post-operatively, moderate jaw pain and swelling are expected for 3–5 days and are effectively managed with prescribed anti-inflammatory medication and analgesics. IV sedation is available for anxious patients. Most patients return to desk work within 3–5 days of wisdom tooth removal surgery.

Simple extraction of an erupted wisdom tooth takes 5–15 minutes per tooth. Surgical removal of an impacted wisdom tooth takes 20–45 minutes per tooth. Removing all four wisdom teeth simultaneously under general anaesthesia or IV sedation takes 60–90 minutes total — this combined approach is recommended when all four require removal to minimise total recovery time.

Dry socket (alveolar osteitis) occurs when the protective blood clot dislodges from the extraction socket, exposing bone and causing intense pain from Days 3–5. To prevent it: avoid smoking for at least 72 hours, do not use straws for 48 hours, avoid vigorous spitting or rinsing on Day 1, and eat only soft foods for the first 3 days. If pain increases (rather than decreases) after Day 3, contact SurgiPartner immediately — dry socket requires prompt treatment.

The optimal age for wisdom tooth removal is 17–25 years, when root formation is 2/3 to 3/4 complete — providing enough root structure to grip during extraction while leaving the root tips less developed and easier to remove. Younger patients also have more elastic bone, faster healing, and lower risk of complications. However, wisdom teeth can be safely removed at any age when clinically indicated — impaction, infection, or cyst are indications regardless of age.

Wisdom tooth removal is covered by many Indian health insurance policies when the extraction is surgically complex (impacted tooth requiring bone removal) and performed under general anaesthesia — as this meets the criteria for a surgical procedure rather than a routine dental extraction. SurgiPartner's insurance team can review your policy and advise on coverage eligibility and pre-authorisation requirements.

Yes — removing all four wisdom teeth in one surgical session under IV sedation or general anaesthesia is the most efficient and cost-effective approach. It requires only one anaesthesia, one recovery period, and reduces total time off work compared to four separate procedures. SurgiPartner's oral surgeons are experienced in simultaneous four-wisdom-tooth removal with excellent safety and recovery outcomes.

For the first 24 hours: cold liquids only — water, smoothies, cold soup, yoghurt, ice cream. Days 2–5: soft foods — mashed potato, scrambled eggs, soft pasta, porridge, dal. Week 1–2: gradually introduce normal foods as comfort allows. Avoid throughout the first 2 weeks: hard or crunchy foods (crackers, nuts), hot spicy foods, alcohol, straws, and smoking. Temperature extremes can increase bleeding risk and discomfort.