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Is wisdom tooth extraction painful?

Dr Bela Jain
Consultant, Orthodontist,
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi

Q: I am getting my 6 wisdom teeth taken out. The dentist said that he has to remove some bone. What can I expect when I come out? How much pain will I have? How long will it take to recover?

A:You have only 4 wisdom teeth not 6. One on each side upper and lower. Expect some pain swelling and difficulty to open mouth properly for a week.