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Key Takeaways
- How much does it cost to remove wisdom teeth in Wakad? Published Pune clinic prices run from about INR 5,500 to INR 10,000, and a fully impacted tooth can cost more.
- The price depends on how the tooth sits, whether it is impacted, the type of anaesthesia and the number of teeth, which is why a dental X-ray comes before any quote.
- Not every wisdom tooth needs to come out. NICE advised against removing healthy impacted teeth just in case, and a Cochrane review found too little evidence to settle the question.
- Pain, repeated gum infection, damage to the neighbouring tooth and cysts are the usual reasons a dentist advises removal.
- At Patil’s Dental Care in Wakad, Dr. Mangesh Kadu Patil performs simple and surgical removal under local anaesthesia, and most cases take 20 to 45 minutes per tooth.
- Routine recovery takes 3 to 7 days, with swelling usually peaking 48 to 72 hours after surgery.
- Ask for a written estimate after the examination, because that is the only figure that applies to your tooth. Booking is open at bestdentistinwakad.com.
Quick Facts
- Treatment: Wisdom tooth removal, simple and surgical
- Clinic: Patil’s Dental Care, Wakad, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune
- Doctor: Dr. Mangesh Kadu Patil, BDS, MDS
- Anaesthesia: Local anaesthesia, with the patient awake and home the same day
- Typical time: 20 to 45 minutes per tooth in most cases
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 9:30 am to 9:00 pm; Sunday 9:00 am to 9:30 pm
- Consultation: Book at bestdentistinwakad.com or call +91 84119 00022
Wisdom Tooth Removal Facts: Pune and India 2026
| Metric | Data Point | Source |
| Published Pune clinic price range | INR 5,500 to INR 10,000 | dentist-pune.com price page |
| National chain price list, surgical removal | From INR 4,550 (firm erupted tooth) to INR 14,290 (fully impacted) | Clove Dental price page |
| Hospital price list, lower wisdom tooth | INR 8,000 to INR 12,000 | Shalby Hospital, Ahmedabad |
| Typical surgical removal time | 20 to 45 minutes per tooth | Patil’s Dental Care wisdom tooth page |
| Routine recovery | 3 to 7 days, with full healing in 4 to 8 weeks | Patil’s Dental Care wisdom tooth page |
| NICE guidance, March 2000 | Prophylactic removal of pathology-free impacted third molars should be discontinued in the NHS | NICE technology appraisal TA1 |
| Cochrane review, symptom-free impacted teeth | Insufficient evidence to support or refute removal | Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews |
How much does it cost to remove wisdom teeth in Wakad?
People who search how much does it cost to remove wisdom teeth usually want one number, and no honest dentist can give one before looking at an X-ray. A Pune clinic price page lists INR 5,500 to INR 10,000, while a national chain starts at INR 4,550 for a firm erupted tooth and INR 14,290 for a fully impacted one.
Wisdom tooth removal cost in Wakad also varies from clinic to clinic, so treat these as reference points, not Patil’s Dental Care fees. Many online pages that answer “how much wisdom teeth removal cost” quote US dollar figures that do not apply in India.
Use INR 5,500 to INR 10,000 as a Pune reference range and expect a fully impacted tooth to cost more.
Wisdom Tooth Removal: Published Prices in India (INR)
| Case | Published Price (INR) | Source and Notes |
| Wakad clinic price range | 5,500 to 10,000 | dentist-pune.com. Complex cases are quoted after consultation. |
| Firm erupted tooth, surgical extraction | From 4,550 | Clove Dental price list |
| Grade 1 impaction | From 7,190 | Clove Dental price list |
| Grade 2 impaction | From 8,190 | Clove Dental price list |
| Grade 3 impaction | From 10,490 | Clove Dental price list |
| Grade 4 impaction | From 14,290 | Clove Dental price list |
| Surgical extraction with socket preservation | From 15,290 | Clove Dental price list |
| Upper wisdom tooth | From 2,500 | Shalby Hospital, Ahmedabad |
| Lower wisdom tooth | 8,000 to 12,000 | Shalby Hospital, Ahmedabad |
| Impacted lower wisdom tooth | From 15,000 | Shalby Hospital, Ahmedabad |
What changes the price of wisdom tooth removal?
The tooth decides most of the bill. Tooth extraction cost rises with difficulty, and wisdom tooth surgery on an impacted wisdom tooth sits at the hard end, with an incision, bone removal and sometimes sectioning of the tooth.
- Position and impaction: Lower teeth tend to cost more than upper ones, and one national chain prices impaction in four grades from INR 7,190 to INR 14,290.
- Local anaesthesia vs sedation: Local anaesthesia keeps you awake with the area numb. Sedation or general anaesthesia is a separate option that usually adds to the bill, so ask whether the clinic offers it.
- Dental X-ray: The imaging used to plan the case is often quoted separately from the extraction.
- Number of teeth: Each extra tooth adds to the total.
- Add-ons: That chain prices socket preservation separately, at INR 15,290 together with surgical extraction.
Ask which of these items sit inside a quote, because two estimates are only comparable when they cover the same things.
How much is wisdom teeth removal if all four come out together?
The total rises with each tooth, although one national chain says removing several in a single session lowers the overall cost. Whether all four can safely come out together depends on the X-ray, how each tooth sits and your health, and your dentist makes that call.
Is wisdom teeth removal necessary?
Not always. Wisdom teeth that have erupted fully, sit straight and can be cleaned properly may never need to come out, and some people never grow them. Dentists call the procedure third molar extraction, and they advise it when a tooth is causing or likely to cause disease.
Necessary means causing or likely to cause a problem, not simply being there.
Why do people get their wisdom teeth removed?
- Pericoronitis: A gum flap over a partly erupted tooth traps food and bacteria and causes swelling and infection, mostly around lower teeth.
- Pain from impaction: A tooth blocked by bone or another tooth, or tilted under the gum, can hurt, though not every impacted tooth does.
- Damage next door: Decay and gum disease can develop around the neighbouring molar.
- Cysts: Fluid-filled cysts around an impacted tooth can damage nearby bone, teeth and nerves.
Removal is also easier in the younger years, because the roots are less developed and healing is quicker.
Why experts now say not to remove your wisdom teeth: is that true?
Partly, and the word “now” misleads. NICE, the UK health guidance body, advised in March 2000 that removing healthy impacted third molars as a precaution should stop in the NHS, with surgery kept for teeth with pathology such as cysts or unrestorable decay. A later Cochrane review found too little evidence either way and advised shared decision-making with regular check-ups for teeth that stay.
None of this tells a patient with pain, infection or a cyst to keep the tooth. It tells a patient with a healthy, symptom-free tooth that watching it can be a reasonable choice.
Advice against precautionary removal does not cover a tooth that is already causing trouble.
How is wisdom tooth surgery done, step by step?
At Patil’s Dental Care, the process starts with an OPG, a panoramic dental X-ray that shows all four wisdom teeth and the structures around them. The dentist uses it to decide whether to remove, monitor or leave each tooth. A simple extraction suits an erupted tooth with normal roots, while wisdom tooth surgery is more common for impacted teeth.
For surgery, the area is numbed, the gum is opened, bone is drilled away if needed and the tooth is cut into sections when the roots spread awkwardly. The socket is then cleaned and closed with stitches. You stay awake and go home the same day.
Wisdom Tooth Removal Procedure Overview
| Phase | What Happens | Notes |
| Consultation and X-ray | Examination and OPG review, then a decision to remove, monitor or leave each tooth | Needed before any estimate |
| Anaesthesia | Local anaesthesia numbs the area | You stay awake |
| Removal | Gum opened, bone drilled away if needed, tooth sectioned if the roots spread | 20 to 45 minutes per tooth in most cases |
| Closing | Socket cleaned and closed with stitches | Non-dissolvable stitches, if used, come out around day 7 |
| Aftercare | Prescribed pain relief and a soft diet | Swelling usually peaks at 48 to 72 hours |
The X-ray comes first because it helps decide whether a tooth needs surgery, monitoring or nothing at all.
What should you expect for swelling and recovery time?
Routine recovery takes 3 to 7 days with prescribed pain relief. Swelling usually peaks 48 to 72 hours after surgery, some cheek or jaw bruising is normal and full healing of tissue and bone takes 4 to 8 weeks.
- Food: Stick to a soft diet for the first week.
- Smoking and straws: Avoid smoking for at least 72 hours and skip straws, because both raise the risk of dry socket.
- Rest: Rinse gently and avoid strenuous activity for 3 to 5 days.
Dry socket, where the blood clot in the socket is lost, is the complication to watch for. Pain that grows instead of easing after the first few days is a reason to call the clinic. The clinic invites patients to phone for emergency cases.
Where can you get wisdom tooth removal near Wakad, Hinjewadi and Punawale?
Patil’s Dental Care is a dental clinic in Wakad where Dr. Mangesh Kadu Patil, BDS, MDS, performs simple and surgical removal under local anaesthesia. The clinic’s wisdom tooth extraction page covers the procedure and answers questions on pain, dry socket and timing, and more general questions sit on the clinic FAQ page.
Whether you choose a dentist in Wakad or an oral surgeon near Hinjewadi or Punawale, ask three things: who will perform the surgery, what the written estimate covers and what follow-up is included. A panoramic X-ray around age 17 to 18, as the clinic suggests, lets the dentist track the teeth early, and preventive care visits keep that check regular.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the cost of wisdom tooth removal in Wakad?
A: Published Pune clinic prices run from about INR 5,500 to INR 10,000, and a national chain lists INR 4,550 to INR 14,290 depending on how deeply the tooth is impacted. These are reference figures, not quotes. An exact estimate comes only after the dentist examines you and reviews an X-ray.
Q2: Is wisdom tooth removal painful?
A: The area is numbed with local anaesthesia, so you stay awake but should not feel pain during the procedure. Soreness afterwards is managed with prescribed pain relief and anti-inflammatory medicines. Pain that grows instead of easing after the first few days needs a call to the clinic.
Q3: How long does wisdom tooth removal take?
A: At Patil’s Dental Care, most cases take 20 to 45 minutes per tooth, and you go home the same day. The exact time depends on how the tooth sits, which your X-ray shows. Removing several teeth in one visit adds to the total chair time.
Q4: Can all four wisdom teeth be removed at once?
A: Sometimes. It depends on how each tooth sits, your health and how comfortable you are with a long sitting. Your dentist reads the X-ray and may suggest removing two teeth at a time instead. One national chain notes that removing several teeth in one session lowers the overall cost.
Q5: Does insurance cover wisdom tooth removal in India?
A: Coverage depends entirely on your policy, and many plans treat dental care differently from other treatment. Read the policy document or ask your insurer before booking. Ask the clinic for an itemised written estimate, because most insurers want one with any claim.
Q6: How do I book wisdom tooth removal at Patil’s Dental Care in Wakad?
A: Use the booking form at bestdentistinwakad.com/contact or call +91 84119 00022. The clinic is open Monday to Saturday 9:30 am to 9:00 pm and Sunday 9:00 am to 9:30 pm. Bring any earlier dental X-ray to your first visit so the dentist can compare.
Conclusion
The honest answer to how much wisdom tooth removal costs in Wakad is a range, and the figure that matters is the one written down after your X-ray. Published prices start near INR 4,550 and reach INR 14,290 for a fully impacted tooth, so ask what each estimate includes. If the tooth is healthy and quiet, ask your dentist whether watching it is an option.
If your tooth hurts, swells or keeps getting infected, book a consultation at Patil’s Dental Care in Wakad and get a clear plan before you decide.
Medical Disclaimer
This article is for general information and does not replace advice, diagnosis or treatment from a qualified, registered dentist. Prices come from the public sources listed below as of October 2026, are not fees charged by Patil’s Dental Care and change over time and by case. Please consult a qualified dentist before deciding on any treatment.
Dr. Mangesh Kadu Patil
BDS, MDS - Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Orthodontist
9+ Years Experience Overall (6+ years as specialist)
Dr. Mangesh Kadu Patil is a highly skilled Orthodontist in Wakad, Pune, with 9 years of experience in the field. He practices at Patil's Dental Care in Wakad, Pune, where he offers expert orthodontic treatments. Dr. Patil completed his BDS from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik in 2011, followed by an MDS in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics from BBDU, Lucknow in 2014. He is an active member of the Indian Orthodontic Society. Dr. Patil specializes in providing personalized, effective orthodontic care to enhance your smile and dental health.