WISDOM TOOTH EXTRACTION
Wisdom Tooth Extraction in Daejeon
We precisely check the position and shape of the wisdom tooth and its distance
from the nerve,
then plan the extraction around the condition of your mouth.
What are wisdom teeth?
Wisdom teeth are the third molars, the last teeth to come in
at the very back of the mouth, usually erupting in the late teens
to early twenties.
With enough room in the jaw they can come in normally,
but when space is short they can stay buried in the gum
or jawbone or tilt sideways, becoming impacted wisdom teeth.
Food and bacteria collect easily around an impacted wisdom tooth,
which can lead to inflammation, decay and damage
to the neighboring tooth.
Do all wisdom teeth need to be removed?
A wisdom tooth that has come in straight, works for chewing,
can be brushed well and has no inflammation or decay
can simply be monitored at regular checkups.
On the other hand, extraction is considered when there is repeated pain or inflammation,
when the tooth is damaging its neighbor,
or when pathological changes are found around it.
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TYPE 01
Decay or inflammation
Even a wisdom tooth that came in straight can be hard to clean;
if decay or inflammation develops, extraction may be needed. -
TYPE 02
Tilted (partially impacted)
It can push on the molars and make the teeth crooked,
and traps food easily, raising the risk of decay and inflammation. -
TYPE 03
Lying sideways (fully impacted)
It can damage the molar roots or nerve and cause inflammation
and pain, so extraction is needed.
Wisdom Tooth Extraction Step by Step
We precisely check the impaction depth and angle of the wisdom tooth
and its position relative to the nerve,
then carry out the extraction step by step
according to a plan suited to your mouth.
STEP 01.
Consultation and oral examination
We check for pain and inflammation, any medications you take and your general health.
STEP 02.
Detailed X-ray examination
We check the angle and impaction depth of the wisdom tooth and the position of its roots relative to the nerve canal.
STEP 03.
Local anesthesia
Local anesthesia is given at the extraction site, and we confirm it has fully taken effect.
STEP 04.
Wisdom tooth extraction
For an impacted tooth, the gum is opened if needed
and the tooth is sectioned to limit damage to the surrounding tissue as it is removed.
STEP 05.
Cleaning and suturing the site
The extraction site is irrigated and sutured as needed
so the tissue can heal in a stable way.
When wisdom tooth extraction is needed
Not every wisdom tooth has to be removed,
but when it causes problems like these, a proper examination
and extraction may be needed.
The gum around the wisdom tooth
repeatedly swells and hurts
Food often gets stuck between the wisdom tooth
and the molar in front of it
Decay in the wisdom tooth
or the neighboring molar
The wisdom tooth is pushing on or damaging the next tooth
Pus or strong bad breath
around the wisdom tooth
A cyst or changes in the surrounding tissue
seen on X-ray
Nervous about having an
impacted wisdom tooth removed?
If you have a strong fear of dental treatment, or removing several wisdom teeth feels like too much,
conscious sedation can be used after checking your general health.
Learn more about sedation dentistry
Wisdom Tooth Extraction Aftercare
The blood clot that forms at the extraction site needs to stay in place
for the gum to heal well.
Please follow the instructions you were given
to prevent bleeding and infection.
Bite firmly on the gauze
Keep pressure on the gauze for the time you were told.
Swallow blood and saliva rather than spitting; this helps stop the bleeding.
No forceful spitting
or straws
Rinsing hard, spitting forcefully or using a straw can dislodge the clot
at the site and cause bleeding or dry socket.
Do not touch the extraction site
Do not touch the site with your fingers or tongue,
and take care not to brush directly on the wound.
Eat soft,
non-irritating foods
Avoid hot, spicy or hard foods; choose lukewarm, soft foods and chew slowly on the other side.
Avoid alcohol, smoking
and strenuous exercise
Alcohol, smoking, saunas and strenuous exercise can cause bleeding and delay healing,
so avoid them for the period you were advised.
Contact us if pain and swelling
get worse
Take the prescribed medication as directed. If bleeding does not stop
or pain and swelling keep increasing, contact the clinic.
Wisdom Tooth Extraction Frequently Asked Questions
Browse the questions patients most often ask
before visiting Seoul Standard Dental Clinic.
Does impacted wisdom tooth extraction hurt?
Local anesthesia is given before the extraction, which helps reduce pain during the procedure.
After it wears off, pain and swelling can occur and are managed with the prescribed medication.
Can all four wisdom teeth be removed at once?
Depending on their position, degree of impaction and your general health, several can be removed in one visit.
To limit difficulty with eating and recovery, they are sometimes removed in separate visits.
How long do swelling and pain last after extraction?
It varies with the difficulty of the extraction and how you recover.
Swelling and pain are common for a few days after extraction and gradually ease over time.
Can a wisdom tooth close to the lower jaw nerve be extracted?
When a panoramic X-ray shows the roots close to the nerve canal, a 3D CT scan can be used to confirm their relationship.
Based on the results, we explain the extraction method and the possibility of nerve injury in detail before deciding on treatment.
How much does wisdom tooth extraction cost, and is it covered by insurance?
Wisdom tooth extraction is covered by National Health Insurance, with fees graded by difficulty: simple, complex and fully impacted.
A CT scan for a high-risk wisdom tooth whose roots overlap the nerve canal is also covered when the coverage criteria are met (source: Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service).
Non-covered items such as conscious sedation (KRW 300,000) are explained, with amounts, before the procedure (prices as of Aug 17, 2026, confirmed by the clinic director).
Which wisdom teeth need to go to a university hospital?
Seoul Standard Dental Clinic extracts most wisdom teeth in-house, including impacted ones.
We refer to an oral and maxillofacial surgery department when a cyst or a lesion requiring biopsy is present, or when the roots wrap around the nerve and the risk of nerve injury is high (confirmed by our director, Aug 2026).
We have performed 12,946 wisdom tooth extractions to date (website figure, August 2026).
It has been several days since my extraction and it hurts more. What should I do?
In normal healing, pain eases after 2 to 3 days.
If pain gets worse 3 to 4 days after extraction and there is a bad odor or sour taste, dry socket is suspected, where the blood clot has come loose and bone is exposed; return to the clinic that did the extraction.
There is no way to treat it at home; it is managed with irrigation and dressing. Smoking, straws and forceful rinsing raise the risk.
What Sets
Seoul Standard Dental Clinic Apart
We look closely at each patient's condition
and honestly recommend only the treatment that is needed.
From diagnosis to aftercare,
we practice dentistry by the fundamentals.
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Honors graduate of Seoul National University School of Dentistry
Director and a collaborative team of six dentistsSix dentists organized by specialty area provide care
from start to finish within a structured system. -
A treatment system
that eases pain concernsComfort anesthesia and sedation dentistry
help reduce the pain and fear of dental treatment. -
Clinical experience
built up in DaejeonDrawing on more than 20,000 treatments,
we practice dentistry by the standard across a wide range of fields. -
Advanced equipment
for greater accuracyDigital diagnostic and monitoring equipment lets us examine each patient closely
and deliver more accurate, stable care.
Get treated after work
Seoul Standard Dental Clinic has evening hours
until 8:30 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Main line
+82-42-823-2279
Directions
4F, 511-7 Doan-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, South Korea
(474-3 Sangdae-dong)
Parking
Underground parking in the building (limited space)
Doan public parking lot behind the building (parking fee covered for the length of your visit)
Hours
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Mon, Wed, Fri
9:30 AM to 6:30 PM
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Tue, Thu
9:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Evening hours
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Saturday
9:30 AM to 2:00 PM
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Lunch
12:30 to 2:00 PM
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*Saturday: open through lunch
*Closed Sundays and public holidays
*Last check-in is 30 minutes before closing
