FAQ

Wisdom Tooth

Do all wisdom teeth have to be removed even if they don't hurt?

No. A wisdom tooth that has erupted straight, cleans easily, and has an opposing tooth to chew against can usually stay. However, we recomme

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Will my face swell a lot after wisdom tooth extraction?

It depends on how difficult the extraction is. Simple extractions cause almost no swelling, but impacted wisdom tooth extractions, which inv

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How much does wisdom tooth extraction cost?

Wisdom tooth extraction is covered by health insurance. A simple extraction is about 10,000~20,000 KRW, and an impacted extraction is about

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When can I eat after wisdom tooth extraction?

You can eat once the anesthesia has fully worn off, usually 2-3 hours after extraction. Eating while still numb risks biting your cheek or t

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Can I have all 4 wisdom teeth extracted in one day?

It is possible, but we usually recommend splitting the extractions into two visits — left side and right side. Pulling all 4 at once leaves

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When does the hole close after wisdom tooth extraction?

The surface of the gum closes in 2-4 weeks, but the bone underneath takes 2-3 months or longer to fill in. Food getting trapped in the socke

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I still have swelling after wisdom tooth extraction. Should I keep using warm compresses?

The type of compress depends on how much time has passed. 1) For the first 48 hours (2 days) after extraction, use a cold compress to limit

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I'm too scared of wisdom tooth extraction. Can it be done under sedation?

Yes, this is possible. If you have severe dental anxiety or the procedure will take a long time, such as with impacted wisdom teeth, we can

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I heard about reuse transplantation. Can extracted wisdom teeth be reused?

Yes, the extracted tooth can be reused in two ways. 1) Autogenous tooth transplantation: a healthy wisdom tooth is extracted and transplante

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Does it hurt a lot after wisdom tooth extraction?

Once the anesthesia wears off, you will feel some pain, but in most cases it is well controlled with the prescribed pain medication. Pain is

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My gums near my wisdom tooth are swollen. Should I have it extracted?

If the gum around your wisdom tooth keeps swelling up, we generally recommend extraction. Food debris and bacteria build up between the gum

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What foods can I eat after wisdom tooth extraction?

For the first 2-3 days after extraction, we recommend soft, non-irritating foods such as porridge, lukewarm soup, tofu, steamed egg, and yog

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Do impacted wisdom teeth always have to be extracted?

Not every impacted wisdom tooth has to be removed, but if problems are expected, it is better to extract it in advance. Impacted wisdom teet

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Food keeps getting stuck in the extraction hole. Brushing and rinsing don't help. How can I remove it?

Food getting stuck in the socket while it heals is a natural part of the process. The gap gradually fills in over about 3-4 weeks as new tis

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Can I take the extracted wisdom tooth home?

Yes, you can take the extracted tooth home. Extracted teeth are classified as medical waste, so we cannot simply hand them over - but under

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I see a white mass in the socket where my wisdom tooth was removed.

In most cases this is normal healing. A white film seen about 3 to 7 days after an extraction is usually granulation or epithelial tissue fo

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I was told to go to a university hospital because my wisdom tooth root touches a nerve. Do I have to?

A university hospital is not the only option. When a CT scan shows the distance to and the position of the nerve in three dimensions, Seoul

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What is a dry socket after an extraction, and what are the symptoms?

A dry socket is when the blood clot protecting the extraction site is dislodged or dissolves, leaving the bone exposed and inflamed. It typi

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Why does wisdom tooth extraction cost differ from clinic to clinic?

Wisdom tooth extraction is covered by the National Health Insurance, so for the same level of difficulty the basic fee is the same at any cl

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The tooth in front is sensitive after my wisdom tooth extraction.

This is a natural symptom caused by temporary exposure of the molar root that the wisdom tooth had been covering. As the gum fills in at the

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