Is wisdom teeth extraction like surgery? Pain and assistance in Belgium?

Hello, it realy depends on the teeth. Might be very quick and without dolor or might be long and painful after. impossible to answer without a RX check

Hello, it depends on the teeth, you're welcome to consult us to do a xray and discuss about it.

Bonjour Normalement, il n'est pas nécessaire d'être accompagné pour une extraction dentaire, mais lors de votre première consultation, nous effectuons un Rădoi, puis nous déterminons et prenons les mesures nécessaires. Merci Dr Alaeddine.

An X-ray should be performed to determine whether surgery is needed.

For wisdom teeth #48 (lower right) and #18 (upper left), the extraction procedure depends on how they are positioned:
• If they are fully erupted and not impacted, the extraction is usually straightforward, similar to removing any other tooth.
• If they are partially erupted or impacted (especially the lower one), it can require a minor surgical procedure involving gum opening and possibly bone removal. This is typically done under local anesthesia.

Pain & recovery:
• During the procedure, you won’t feel pain (thanks to anesthesia), only some pressure.
• Afterward, you may have swelling and discomfort for a fe...w days—especially for the lower wisdom tooth. Pain is usually well managed with prescribed medication.

Assistance:
• You can usually go home alone after the extraction if it’s under local anesthesia.
• If sedation or general anesthesia is used, you will need someone to accompany you.
• Even without sedation, it can be helpful to have someone assist you with shopping or meals for the first 24 hours, especially if both teeth are removed at once.

Tip: Ask your dentist or oral surgeon to explain the exact position of each tooth and whether they expect a surgical approach for #48. That will help you plan recovery time and any needed help. Read more