What is dry socket and how do I avoid it?

Dry socket is a painful loss of the healing blood clot. Avoid smoking, straws, and vigorous rinsing for the first days to prevent it.

Can all four wisdom teeth be removed in one visit?

Often yes, if you prefer one recovery period — your dentist will advise based on difficulty and your comfort.

Wisdom Tooth Removal: What to Expect (Before, During, After)

Key Takeaways

Not all wisdom teeth need removing — only impacted, decayed, or repeatedly infected ones.
Surgical removal of an impacted wisdom tooth costs THB 3,500–6,000 at our clinic.
Plan 3–5 recovery days before flying; most swelling peaks at 48 hours then fades.

Do yours actually need to come out?

Wisdom teeth that erupt straight and stay cleanable can stay. Removal is recommended when they are impacted (stuck sideways), partially erupted and trapping food, decayed beyond restoration, or causing repeated gum infections. A panoramic X-ray gives the answer.

The procedure, honestly

Under local anesthesia you feel pressure but not pain. A simple erupted wisdom tooth extraction takes minutes (THB 1,200–1,500 like any extraction). An impacted tooth requires a small gum incision and sectioning of the tooth — 20–45 minutes, THB 3,500–6,000 per our official fees.

Recovery timeline

Expect swelling to peak around 48 hours, manageable with cold compresses and prescribed painkillers. Eat soft food for 3–5 days, avoid straws and smoking (both dislodge the healing clot), and rinse gently with salt water from day two. Most patients are comfortable within a week.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wait at least 48–72 hours after surgical removal before flying — pressure changes and dry cabin air are hard on fresh extraction sites.

This article is general information, not a diagnosis. Your dentist will advise on your individual case at consultation.