WISDOM TEETH REMOVAL

Why are Wisdom Teeth removed?

Not all jaws are big enough and have space for these molars to develop normally. What happens is that the tooth is blocked under the gum and becomes stuck or impacted. An impacted wisdom tooth has the possibility of crowding other teeth or creating painful, and often infected gum. Due to their positioning in the very back of the mouth, wisdom teeth are sometimes very difficult to clean, developing decay and gum disease.

What will happen if I don’t remove my Wisdom Teeth?

Aside from the cosmetic repercussions mentioned before, overcrowding can prevent the wisdom tooth from having enough room to grow, thus becoming impacted. An impacted tooth can be very painful and can lead to a very serious infection. It is recommended to remove the wisdom teeth by the time the patient is a young adult to prevent future problems and allow proper healing to take place. Please note that sometimes a wisdom tooth can erupt without causing any damages, and can be kept in the mouth.

The Surgery

Wisdom teeth removal Hollywod smile at Khoury Dental Clinic in Beirut Lebanon

The 4 wisdom teeth were removed in less than an hour

Wisdom tooth removal or extraction is done in our clinic with a special device called Piezosurgery that doesn’t cause any trauma to the bone. It significantly reduces the swelling and pain by 50% compared to normal extraction, and also improves the healing process.

Wisdom tooth extractions are performed under local anesthesia in our clinic, or general anesthesia in a hospital. After any surgery, it is common to experience a little bit of swelling and discomfort. You will be given the best medication in order to make this procedure as painless as possible.

FAQ about wisdom teeth removal? We’ve got you covered.

Most patients recover completely within 3 to 7 days, depending heavily on the complexity and positioning of the teeth (such as whether they are fully erupted or deeply impacted). Because our surgical methods minimize tissue trauma, the early healing phase is remarkably rapid, allowing the majority of patients to comfortably return to school or light office work within 48 hours.

Yes, absolutely. Removing all four wisdom teeth in a single session is highly recommended and frequently performed at Khoury Dental Clinic. Choosing a single-session extraction saves you valuable time, consolidates your recovery window into one week, and ensures you only undergo a single post-operative healing phase instead of multiple separate procedures.

While minor surgical risks like temporary swelling or mild localized bleeding exist, they are exceptionally rare when performed by our specialized surgical team. At Khoury Dental Clinic, Dr. Jeff Khoury maps out your entire treatment plan beforehand using advanced diagnostics, ensuring maximum clinical safety and reducing risks like temporary nerve numbness to an absolute minimum.

Yes, this is one of our primary clinical specialties. By utilizing high-resolution 3D CBCT imaging, we can visualize the exact three-dimensional path of the lower mandibular nerve and the boundaries of your upper jaw sinus. This advanced mapping allows us to plan the extraction path down to a sub-millimeter level, bypassing vital structures to guarantee a perfectly safe outcome.

For international dental tourism patients visiting Lebanon for wisdom teeth extractions, we recommend scheduling a total stay in Beirut of 5 to 7 days. The procedure is performed at the very beginning of your trip, allowing our team to monitor your initial healing phase and conduct a final comfort check before you safely board your flight home.

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