Wisdom teeth removal is not ‘pain-free’ and may involve a considerable amount of pain and discomfort during the procedure. Your dental surgeon may use a combination of local anaesthesia and pain medication to numb the area and ensure that the removal procedure is done as comfortably as possible for the patient. Local anaesthesia numbs the surgical area, and the patient doesn’t feel any pain during the procedure. In some cases, general anaesthesia is given to put patients to sleep and help them relax during the procedure. Once the anaesthesia wears down, there might be mild pain, swelling, bleeding, or discomfort, which can be effectively managed using pain medications and ice packs.
Wisdom teeth removal is not completely pain-free, and with the right pain management technique, patients may experience minimal pain or discomfort during and after the procedure.