Carmel Dental Clinic
Extraction and Oral Surgery
Tooth extraction and wisdom teeth in Vellimadukunnu, Kozhikode
Extractions, including wisdom teeth, carried out under local anaesthesia. Removing a tooth is the last option rather than the first — where a tooth can reasonably be saved, we will tell you so and explain what that would involve.
- Typical visit30–45 minutes
- Sittings1
When this treatment is usually needed
If any of these sound familiar, it is worth being examined. None of them is a diagnosis on its own — several different problems can produce the same symptom.
- A wisdom tooth that keeps becoming painful or swollen
- A tooth broken too far down to restore
- Repeated infection around one tooth
- Crowding, where extraction forms part of an orthodontic plan
How we do it here
The specifics that shape your visit, rather than a generic description of the procedure.
- Saving the tooth considered first, wherever it is realistic
- Carried out under local anaesthesia
- Wisdom teeth assessed with an X-ray before anything is decided
- Written aftercare instructions, not verbal-only
How the visit usually goes
Every step is explained before it happens, so nothing arrives as a surprise.
- 1Assessment and X-ray
Especially for wisdom teeth, we look at the root shape and position before deciding anything.
- 2Discussion
We explain why extraction is being recommended, and what the alternative would involve if one exists.
- 3The procedure
Carried out under local anaesthesia.
- 4Aftercare
You leave with written instructions on bleeding, swelling, eating and what to watch for.
This page describes a dental procedure in general terms. It is not a diagnosis and not a treatment plan, and outcomes vary from person to person. What is right for you is decided after a clinical examination at the clinic. See our terms and medical disclaimer.
After your treatment
General aftercare. The instructions you are given at the clinic, for your own mouth, come first.
- Bite firmly on the gauze pad for as long as you are told, without lifting it to check.
- For the first 24 hours, do not rinse, spit forcefully, drink through a straw or smoke. Each of these can dislodge the clot protecting the socket.
- Eat soft food on the other side, and avoid very hot drinks until the numbness has worn off.
- From the next day, rinse gently with warm salt water after meals.
- Some swelling and discomfort for two or three days is normal. Call the clinic if pain gets worse after that, bleeding will not stop, or you develop a fever.
Questions we are actually asked
Will it hurt?
The procedure is done under local anaesthesia, so the tooth and surrounding area are numb. Discomfort afterwards, as the anaesthetic wears off, is normal and is covered in your aftercare instructions.
Do all wisdom teeth need removing?
No. Many cause no trouble at all. We assess with an X-ray and only recommend removal where there is a reason — repeated infection, decay, or damage to the tooth in front.
What should I watch for afterwards?
Your written aftercare covers this. Contact the clinic if bleeding does not settle, if swelling worsens after the second day, or if pain increases rather than easing.
Should I replace the tooth after it is taken out?
Often, yes, especially for a tooth you chew with or can see. A gap lets neighbouring teeth tilt and drift over time. The options - an implant, a bridge or a denture - are worth discussing before the extraction, not only after it.