Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Complete Guide to Procedure & Recovery
An impacted wisdom tooth is removed surgically, sometimes by sectioning it into pieces, under local anaesthesia.
- Duration
- About 30–60 minutes
- Anaesthesia
- Local anaesthesia (sedation or general for complex cases)
- Hospital stay
- No stay — outpatient
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery surgeons for Wisdom Tooth Extraction
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Wisdom Tooth Extraction in India
Wisdom Tooth Extraction is an oral & maxillofacial surgery procedure used to treat Impacted Wisdom Tooth. It usually takes about 30–60 minutes, and it is usually done without a hospital stay.
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It is usually considered for pain, infection or decay from an impacted wisdom tooth and damage to the neighbouring tooth. Only a doctor can confirm whether it is right for you after examination. Go Surgery lists 629 oral & maxillofacial surgery surgeons at 12,628 hospitals across 124 cities, including Ahmadnagar, Agra and Agartala. Whether health insurance covers Wisdom Tooth Extraction depends on your policy and on why it is being done: insurers in India decide case by case, and waiting periods and sub-limits apply. Compare surgeons and request an appointment to discuss whether Wisdom Tooth Extraction is right for you.
Wisdom Tooth Extraction Surgeons by City
| City | Doctors Listed in This Speciality | Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmadnagar | 30 | 270 |
| Agra | 28 | 366 |
| Agartala | 24 | 132 |
| Indore | 22 | 70 |
| Amravati | 21 | 351 |
| Kolkata | 21 | 545 |
| Ranchi | 21 | 154 |
| Jammu | 19 | 3 |
| Gorakhpur | 18 | 8 |
| Amritsar | 12 | 358 |
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| City | Doctors Listed in This Speciality | Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Bhiwandi | 12 | 0 |
| Delhi NCR | 12 | 743 |
| Sagar | 12 | 2 |
| Gwalior | 11 | 21 |
| Nashik | 11 | 82 |
| Pimpri-Chinchwad | 11 | 5 |
| Bareilly | 10 | 13 |
| Berhampore | 9 | 0 |
| Bharatpur | 9 | 2 |
| Bhopal | 9 | 90 |
| Chennai | 9 | 601 |
| Dehradun | 9 | 0 |
| Howrah | 9 | 14 |
| Kharagpur | 9 | 0 |
| Mumbai | 9 | 457 |
| Gondia | 8 | 2 |
| Kalyan | 8 | 0 |
| Haldwani | 7 | 0 |
| Hyderabad | 7 | 795 |
| Jamnagar | 7 | 5 |
| Salem | 7 | 23 |
| Shivaji_Nagar | 7 | 0 |
| Ankleshwar | 6 | 119 |
| Bangalore | 6 | 512 |
| Bathinda | 6 | 13 |
| Chandannagar | 6 | 0 |
| Hapur | 6 | 1 |
| Khandwa | 6 | 0 |
| Rampur | 6 | 1 |
| Aligarh | 5 | 273 |
| Pune | 5 | 329 |
| Shyamnagar | 5 | 0 |
| Alappuzha | 4 | 153 |
| Bikaner | 4 | 4 |
| Farrukhabad | 4 | 2 |
| Hubli | 4 | 7 |
| Kulti | 4 | 2 |
| Nizamabad | 4 | 11 |
| Rohtak | 4 | 12 |
| Bhagalpur | 3 | 32 |
| Bhilwara | 3 | 0 |
| Bilimora | 3 | 0 |
| Cherthala | 3 | 3 |
| Cuttack | 3 | 10 |
| Dehra Dun | 3 | 0 |
| Dhule | 3 | 0 |
| Dwarka | 3 | 0 |
| Eluru | 3 | 0 |
| Nagpur | 3 | 111 |
| Raipur | 3 | 46 |
| Rajahmundry | 3 | 5 |
| Yamunanagar | 3 | 9 |
| Yavatmal | 3 | 3 |
| Ajmer | 2 | 189 |
| Alwar | 2 | 181 |
| Anand | 2 | 212 |
| Anantapur | 2 | 231 |
| Arrah | 2 | 147 |
| Bhandara | 2 | 1 |
| Bundi | 2 | 0 |
| Chikkamagaluru | 2 | 0 |
| Churu | 2 | 0 |
| Dindigul | 2 | 1 |
| Gandhidham | 2 | 0 |
| Greater_Noida | 2 | 22 |
| Guwahati | 2 | 20 |
| Kamarhati | 2 | 0 |
| Karur | 2 | 2 |
| Kolhapur | 2 | 12 |
| Madurai | 2 | 35 |
| Meerut | 2 | 19 |
| Mehsana | 2 | 0 |
| Mysore | 2 | 29 |
| Pali | 2 | 2 |
| Pattanakkad | 2 | 0 |
| Shahjanpur | 2 | 0 |
| Ahmedabad | 1 | 701 |
| Ballari | 1 | 1 |
| Bhatpara | 1 | 0 |
| Bhubaneshwar | 1 | 0 |
| Bihar Sharif | 1 | 13 |
| Borivli | 1 | 0 |
| Chinsurah | 1 | 0 |
| Chittorgarh | 1 | 0 |
| Coimbatore | 1 | 90 |
| Darbhanga | 1 | 26 |
| Dombivli | 1 | 0 |
| Guntur | 1 | 23 |
| Hassan | 1 | 1 |
| Hindupur | 1 | 0 |
| Junagadh | 1 | 2 |
| Kalyani | 1 | 0 |
| Kanpur | 1 | 35 |
| Kolar | 1 | 1 |
| Malur | 1 | 0 |
| Mannanchery | 1 | 3 |
| Mararikulam | 1 | 3 |
| Mavelikara | 1 | 2 |
| Muhamma | 1 | 3 |
| Muzaffarnagar | 1 | 2 |
| Muzaffarpur | 1 | 4 |
| Nagercoil | 1 | 2 |
| Nanded | 1 | 8 |
| Navi_Mumbai | 1 | 133 |
| Nellore | 1 | 14 |
| Ongole | 1 | 0 |
| Panaji | 1 | 0 |
| Prayagraj | 1 | 368 |
| Rajamahendravaram | 1 | 2 |
| Raurkela | 1 | 0 |
| Sadulpur | 1 | 0 |
| Shimoga | 1 | 2 |
| Surat | 1 | 81 |
| Thuravoor Thekku | 1 | 0 |
When it's recommended
- Pain, infection or decay from an impacted wisdom tooth
- Damage to the neighbouring tooth
What happens during the procedure
- Local anaesthesia
- Gum flap raised and bone removed if needed
- Tooth removed (sometimes in sections)
- Stitches placed
Recovery
Swelling peaks around day 2–3 and settles within a week.
Typical hospital stay: No stay — outpatient
Risks & complications
- Dry socket
- Swelling
- Temporary numbness of lip or tongue (uncommon)
Wisdom Tooth Extraction cost in India
Go Surgery doesn't publish prices for wisdom tooth extraction yet. Costs vary with the procedure, the hospital and the city, so ask for a written estimate that lists the surgeon's fee, hospital charges, anaesthesia, consumables and follow-up.
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Whether health insurance covers Wisdom Tooth Extraction depends on your policy and on why it is being done: insurers in India decide case by case, and waiting periods and sub-limits apply.
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Hospitals Offering Wisdom Tooth Extraction in India
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FAQs
How long does Wisdom Tooth Extraction take?
About 30–60 minutes. The exact time depends on your case.
Will I need to stay in hospital?
Typical hospital stay: No stay — outpatient.
What anaesthesia is used?
Local anaesthesia (sedation or general for complex cases). Your anaesthetist will confirm the plan for you.
How long is recovery after Wisdom Tooth Extraction?
Swelling peaks around day 2–3 and settles within a week.
Is Wisdom Tooth Extraction covered by insurance?
Coverage depends on why it is being done and on your policy — it is often covered when medically necessary. Our insurance desk can check your specific policy.
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| Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy | About 45–90 minutes | General anaesthesia | Same day or 1 day |
| Laparoscopic Hernia Repair | About 45–90 minutes | General anaesthesia | Same day or 1 day |
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| Circumcision | About 20–45 minutes | Local or general anaesthesia | Same day |
| Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for Varicose Veins | About 45–60 minutes | Local anaesthesia | Same day |
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