Tooth extractions — whether routine or complex — are performed at Basil Dental Clinic, Sector 82A, Gurgaon by Dr. Jitender Phogat, MDS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. That means even complex wisdom tooth removal and surgical extractions are done by a specialist, not a general dentist.
When Is Tooth Extraction Necessary?
Our first priority is always to save your natural tooth. However, extraction is sometimes the most appropriate treatment when:
- The tooth is too severely decayed to be restored with a crown or root canal
- Periodontal (gum) disease has caused severe bone loss around the tooth
- A tooth is impacted and causing recurrent infection, pain, or damage to adjacent teeth
- A tooth is retained (not erupting properly) or blocking orthodontic treatment
- Overcrowding requires removal of teeth as part of orthodontic planning
- A cracked root that cannot be restored
Wisdom Tooth Removal in Gurgaon
Wisdom teeth (third molars) cause problems in a significant proportion of people. They are the last teeth to erupt, typically between ages 17–25, and frequently there is insufficient space for them to come through fully. Impacted or partially erupted wisdom teeth can cause:
- Recurrent pain and swelling at the back of the jaw
- Infection (pericoronitis) around the partially erupted tooth
- Decay in the wisdom tooth or the adjacent second molar
- Cysts forming around the impacted tooth
Not all wisdom teeth need to be removed — only those causing or likely to cause problems. Dr. Phogat will assess your X-rays and give you an honest recommendation.
Why Choose Basil Dental for Wisdom Tooth Removal?
- MDS Oral Surgeon — Dr. Jitender Phogat’s postgraduate training is in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Complex surgical extractions and impacted wisdom teeth are his routine clinical work.
- Full surgical capability — Even deeply impacted or horizontal wisdom teeth can be removed in-clinic under local anaesthesia.
- Minimal post-operative discomfort — Precise surgical technique means less trauma to surrounding tissue and faster healing.
- No need for referral to hospital — Most cases that other clinics refer to hospital oral surgery can be handled in-clinic by Dr. Phogat.
What to Expect: The Extraction Procedure
1. Assessment — X-ray or CBCT confirms tooth position and proximity to nerves or sinuses.
2. Local anaesthesia — The area is thoroughly numbed. You will feel pressure but no pain.
3. Extraction — Simple extractions take 5–15 minutes. Surgical extractions (for impacted or broken teeth) may take 20–45 minutes.
4. Aftercare — Gauze is placed, and you receive written post-operative instructions. Most patients return to normal activities within 1–2 days.
After Tooth Extraction: Replacing the Missing Tooth
After a non-wisdom tooth is removed, replacement should be discussed promptly. A missing tooth causes the adjacent and opposing teeth to shift over time, leading to bite problems and further tooth loss. Options include a dental implant (best long-term solution), a fixed bridge, or a removable partial denture.
Is wisdom tooth removal painful?
The removal is done under local anaesthesia and is not painful during the procedure. Post-operative pain and swelling are normal for 2–3 days. Most patients manage comfortably with prescribed pain relief and soft food. Ice packs during the first 24 hours reduce swelling significantly.
How long is recovery after wisdom tooth removal?
Most patients feel well enough for normal activities within 1–2 days. Soft food is recommended for 3–5 days. The socket takes 2–4 weeks to close on the surface, though full bone healing takes several months. A follow-up appointment is scheduled 7 days after surgery to check healing.
What is dry socket?
Dry socket (alveolar osteitis) occurs when the blood clot that forms in the extraction socket dislodges or dissolves before healing is complete, exposing the underlying bone. It causes a throbbing pain that begins 3–4 days after extraction. It is more common in smokers and after lower wisdom tooth extractions. If you experience this, call us — it is easily treated at the clinic.
Basil Dental Clinic, Vatika Town Square, Sector 82A, Gurgaon. Open 7 days, 10 AM–8 PM. Call +91-8826181666 or book online.