Wisdom Tooth Removal in Effingham

During the procedure, you won't feel pain due to anaesthesia. After, you'll experience some discomfort and swelling, typically managed with prescribed pain medication. Most patients report pain is less severe than expected, decreasing significantly after the first 3-4 days.

Simple extraction: 15-30 minutes. Surgical removal of impacted tooth: 30-60 minutes. Multiple teeth: 1-2 hours total.

Most take 1-2 days off for simple extractions and 2-3 days for surgical extractions. Avoid strenuous physical activity for at least a week.

First 24-48 hours: soft foods and liquids like smoothies, yoghurt, lukewarm soup, ice cream, and mashed potatoes. Avoid hot drinks, alcohol, crunchy foods, and straws. Gradually reintroduce firmer foods after a few days.

Not necessarily. Some patients only have one or two problematic teeth. However, removing all four at once means only one recovery period.

Dry socket occurs when the blood clot dislodges or fails to form. Affects 2-5% of patients. Avoid smoking, using straws, spitting forcefully, and rinsing vigorously for the first 24-48 hours.

Yes, if you receive IV sedation or general anaesthetic. With local anaesthetic only, you can drive yourself.

Ideally in late teens or early twenties when roots aren't fully developed. However, wisdom teeth causing symptoms should be removed at any age.

Costs vary based on complexity, type of anaesthesia, and number of teeth. Flexible payment plans available.