Remove a third molar for disease or a defined clinical risk, not simply because it exists

Wisdom Tooth Removal in Baner, Pune

Wisdom tooth removal is considered when a third molar has repeated gum infection, unrestorable decay, damage to an adjacent tooth, cystic change or another diagnosed condition.

At Sai Multi Speciality Dental Clinic, Baner, we assess symptoms, eruption, cleaning access and imaging before discussing monitoring, treatment or removal. Complex position or proximity to important anatomy may require referral for oral-surgery care.

Illustration of a jaw with a tilted wisdom tooth for wisdom tooth removal at Sai Multi Speciality Dental Clinic, Baner
Need an earlier assessment? Increasing facial swelling, fever or illness, difficulty opening the mouth, uncontrolled bleeding, or worsening pain with a bad taste needs prompt assessment. Breathing or swallowing difficulty needs urgent medical care.
Also calledThird molar removal
DecisionSymptoms, disease and future risk
ImagingPosition and nearby anatomy
RecoveryVaries with procedure complexity

Clinically reviewed by Dr Archana Satpute and Dr Shrikant Gadakh, both dentists at the clinic. Last reviewed 16 October 2026.

Quick answer

Wisdom teeth that are healthy and not causing disease may be monitored. Removal is planned when the diagnosed benefit outweighs risks such as dry socket, infection and injury to nearby nerves or structures.

01 Overview

What is wisdom tooth removal?

Wisdom teeth are the last molars and may erupt fully, partly or remain within gum or bone. Partial eruption can create a plaque-retentive area, while impaction can affect the tooth in front or surrounding tissues. [1]

The decision is not based on age alone. Symptoms, inflammation, decay, gum condition, pathology, hygiene access and anatomical risk are considered together.

Monitoring can be an active decision

A healthy wisdom tooth may be reviewed with hygiene advice rather than removed. Local treatment can sometimes settle an acute gum episode, but repeated or structurally driven disease may still lead to a removal discussion.

This treatment is also called wisdom teeth removal, third molar extraction or impacted wisdom tooth surgery. If you are looking for wisdom tooth removal in Baner, the dentist uses an X-ray to see how the tooth sits, how close it is to nerves and neighbouring teeth, and whether monitoring is a reasonable alternative to surgery.

The right treatment starts with identifying the condition and the least extensive suitable option.

02 Candidacy

Who may need an assessment for wisdom tooth removal in Baner?

Assessment may be appropriate when

  • Repeated inflammation occurs around a partly erupted tooth.
  • Decay cannot be restored predictably in the wisdom tooth.
  • The wisdom tooth is harming the adjacent molar.
  • Pathology or another clear clinical indication is present.
  • Removal benefit is judged greater than anatomical and healing risks.

Another approach may be needed when

  • The tooth is healthy and can be monitored.
  • Current symptoms come from another tooth or jaw condition.
  • Nerve or sinus proximity needs additional investigation or referral.
  • Medical risk requires another care setting or coordination.
  • The proposed benefit does not justify surgical morbidity.

Suitability depends on examination findings, not symptoms or appearance alone.

03 Background

Why might wisdom tooth removal be recommended?

Limited eruption space, angulation and soft-tissue coverage can make some wisdom teeth difficult to clean. Yet impaction alone is not the same as disease. A defensible recommendation links removal to current pathology or a clearly explained individual risk. [2]

Monitor the tooth

May suit: A healthy third molar with acceptable hygiene and review access. Timeline: Risk-based clinical and imaging review.

Remove the wisdom tooth

May suit: A symptomatic or diseased tooth with acceptable procedure risk. Timeline: Assessment, removal and recovery review as needed.

Further assessment

May suit: Complex impaction or close relationship to nerves, sinus or pathology. Timeline: Additional planning may include alternative surgical strategies.

Want to talk this through before you book? Our team can answer questions about wisdom tooth removal by phone or WhatsApp.

The condition, remaining support and long-term maintenance needs determine the appropriate option.

04 Procedure

How wisdom tooth removal is carried out

Identify the source

Confirm symptoms arise from the wisdom tooth and surrounding tissues.

Review imaging

Assess root form, depth, angulation and nearby structures.

Discuss options

Compare monitoring, removal, referral and material risks.

Access and remove

Use the planned technique, which may include sectioning or a surgical approach.

Protect recovery

Check haemostasis and explain clot care and warning signs.

Care moves from diagnosis and planning to treatment, checks and maintenance.

05 Visits

How many appointments does wisdom tooth removal take at Sai Multi Speciality Dental Clinic?

Assessment and removal are often separate when imaging, consent or referral decisions are needed. The removal appointment length and review needs vary substantially between an erupted upper wisdom tooth and a deeply impacted lower one. We do not promise a fixed number of visits before examining the tooth.

Plan for the full sequence. Assessment, preliminary care, treatment and review may be separate appointments when combining them would reduce diagnostic clarity or treatment quality.

Visit numbers depend on diagnosis, complexity, preliminary care and review needs.

06 Comfort

Does wisdom tooth removal hurt?

Local anaesthetic is commonly used and the area is tested before treatment. Pressure and movement may be felt. Sedation or general anaesthesia is not assumed to be available at the clinic; when the procedure or anxiety requires another setting, referral options are discussed.

Tell us about anxiety, sensitivity, previous difficult dental experiences or medical concerns before care begins. We can explain each stage, agree on a stop signal and pause when clinically appropriate.

Comfort planning begins with knowing what you feel and agreeing how we communicate during care.

07 Aftercare

Aftercare following your appointment in Baner

Follow clot-care advice

Avoid actions that disturb early socket healing.

Expect a recovery pattern

Soreness, swelling and jaw stiffness should trend toward improvement.

Avoid smoking and vaping

They can increase healing problems and dry-socket risk.

Seek timely review

Worsening pain, fever, bad taste, bleeding or altered sensation needs contact.

Follow the advice for your specific procedure and contact us when symptoms worsen instead of settling.

08 Limits

When wisdom tooth removal may not be advised

Risks can include pain, swelling, bruising, limited mouth opening, bleeding, infection, dry socket and damage to adjacent teeth. Lower wisdom-tooth surgery can affect nerves supplying feeling to the lip, chin or tongue; upper teeth may relate to the sinus. Individual consent must reflect the actual anatomy. [3]

Medical history, medicines, ability to tolerate care and the feasibility of long-term maintenance are considered before elective treatment.

Risks, complications and warning signs

Swelling, bruising and a sore jaw are common for several days. Less common problems include dry socket, infection, bleeding, injury to the neighbouring tooth, numbness of the lip, tongue or chin, a sinus opening for upper teeth and a stiff jaw. Call the clinic if pain grows after day three, swelling spreads, you have a fever or numbness persists. Go to a hospital emergency department for difficulty breathing or swallowing.

Not sure whether wisdom tooth removal applies to you? Call or message the clinic and we will explain the next step.

We recommend treatment only when the expected benefit and maintainability justify proceeding.

09 Appointment

Your first visit to Sai Multi Speciality Dental Clinic in Baner

Describe previous gum flare-ups, swelling, bad taste, mouth-opening difficulty and medicines used. We examine the wisdom tooth and adjacent molar, review suitable imaging and explain observation, removal, referral and recovery.

Before you decide, we explain the likely benefits, material risks, alternatives and consequences of delay. You can take time to consider elective treatment.

Removal is recommended only after the dentist has confirmed why retaining the tooth is less appropriate than extracting it. Assessment considers restorability, infection, cracks, gum and bone support, tooth position and nearby structures. Filling, root canal treatment, periodontal care, monitoring or referral may remain reasonable alternatives.

Imaging is selected to assess roots, surrounding bone, nearby teeth, the maxillary sinus or the lower-jaw nerve canal. More detailed imaging or referral may be advised when anatomy or complexity would change the safer approach. Tell us about health conditions, pregnancy, allergies, tobacco use and every medicine. Do not stop blood thinners without advice from the prescribing clinician.

The socket’s blood clot is part of healing. Follow the written instructions about bleeding, rinsing, cleaning, eating and activity. Smoking or vaping can impair healing. Increasing pain after initial improvement, bad taste, fever, pus, worsening swelling, persistent altered sensation or bleeding that does not settle needs prompt contact.

After an adult tooth is removed, choices may include accepting the space, a bridge, a removable tooth replacement, orthodontic space management or an implant after healing. Replacement is a separate decision based on tooth position, bite and oral health.

The first visit establishes the diagnosis, priorities and a treatment plan specific to you.

10 Your dental team

Meet the dentists supporting wisdom tooth removal in Baner

Your care is planned by the dentist whose training matches the treatment, with coordinated support when more than one speciality is involved.

Portrait of Dr Shrikant Gadakh, orthodontist, at Sai Multi Speciality Dental Clinic, Baner

Dr Shrikant Gadakh

BDS, MDS · Orthodontist

Dr Shrikant completed BDS at Rural Dental College, Loni, and MDS in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics at M.G.V. Dental College, Nashik. He focuses on bite and alignment concerns.

His input is available when tooth position affects the plan.

Portrait of Dr Archana Satpute, endodontist, at Sai Multi Speciality Dental Clinic, Baner

Dr Archana Satpute

BDS, MDS · Endodontist

Dr Archana completed BDS at Rural Dental College, Loni, and MDS in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics at SMBT Dental College, Sangamner. She received a Maharashtra University of Health Sciences gold medal and has taught as an assistant professor.

She assesses symptoms, tooth structure and restorative needs before recommending care.

The relevant dentist leads your plan, with coordinated support when needed.

11 Reviews

What patients in Baner say about their care at the clinic

5.0
5.0 out of 5

Overall Google rating for Sai Multi Speciality Dental Clinic, Baner
858 Google reviews, as of 16 October 2026. Read all reviews on Google.

5 out of 5 stars

“Nice behaviour of Dr Archana mam. Did my tooth extraction and removable tooth placement. Happy with treatment. Will recommend to all.”

5 out of 5 stars

“I recently visited clinic. They have treated very well. Thanks Dr. Archana and staff for the wonderful care.”

5 out of 5 stars

“I consulted Dr. Archana for my wisdom tooth extraction, and the entire experience was excellent. …”

5 out of 5 stars

“It was a pleasure talking to you, Dr. Archana. The staff is also very nice. The treatment is also good”

The rating below is the overall Google rating for the clinic, not a rating for Wisdom Tooth Removal. These are 5-star Google reviews chosen for relevance to this page, shown as written. A longer review may be shortened at the end of a sentence, and the link opens the full review. Reviews describe individual experiences and do not predict the result of your treatment.

12 Location

Visit Sai Multi Speciality Dental Clinic in Baner

Find us in Alacrity Commercial Complex near Bitwise Terratower, Mohan Nagar, Baner.

Plan your visit

Sai Multi Speciality Dental Clinic, Baner
Shop no 101, Alacrity Commercial Complex, near Bitwise Terratower, Mohan Nagar Co-Op Society, Baner, Pune, Maharashtra 411045, India

+91 70203 80193
WhatsApp +91 70203 80193

Monday–Saturday10:00 am–1:00 pm
4:00 pm–9:00 pm
SundayClosed

Please call before travelling on public holidays.

Planning access. If you need level entry without steps, lift access, an accessible washroom or parking, call before travelling so we can confirm current arrangements.

Call before travelling to confirm the schedule and any access requirements.

13 FAQs

Wisdom Tooth Removal questions from patients in Baner

Do all wisdom teeth need removal?

No. A healthy wisdom tooth may be monitored when the expected benefit of removal does not justify its risks.

What is an impacted wisdom tooth?

It is a third molar that has not erupted normally because of its position, available space, nearby teeth, gum or bone.

Can wisdom tooth removal cause numbness?

Lower-tooth surgery can affect nearby sensory nerves, so temporary or lasting altered feeling is discussed according to imaging and position.

Why can pain worsen a few days later?

Increasing pain with bad taste may indicate dry socket or infection and should be assessed.

Can both sides be treated together?

Sometimes, but the decision depends on diagnosis, difficulty, recovery burden, anaesthetic plan and informed preference.

How many days should I plan to rest after wisdom tooth surgery?

Many people rest for one to three days, depending on how many teeth were removed and how difficult they were. Plan soft food, extra sleep with your head raised and a light schedule. The dentist gives a plan that fits your case.

Can I wait and monitor a wisdom tooth instead of removing it?

Sometimes. A wisdom tooth that has erupted, is cleanable and causes no pain or infection may be left and reviewed. Repeated infection, decay, damage to the neighbouring tooth or cysts are common reasons for advising removal.

An examination remains necessary even when your concern sounds similar to a common dental problem.

14 Next step

Book a wisdom tooth removal consultation in Baner

Tell us what you have noticed and whether the concern is routine, uncomfortable or urgent.

Getting a second opinion about wisdom tooth removal

Bring the panoramic or other dental images and prior advice. We can review the clinical indication, adjacent-tooth health, nerve or sinus relationship, monitoring option and whether further assessment is appropriate.

We confirm appointment requests after checking availability.

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