No. We use local anesthesia that numbs the area completely, so you’ll feel pressure but no pain during surgery. For anxious patients, sedation options are available. Post-surgery, mild discomfort for 3–5 days is normal and managed with prescribed painkillers. Most patients are surprised at how comfortable the experience is.

Recovery varies by procedure: simple extraction 2–3 days, wisdom tooth surgery 5–7 days (swelling), facial trauma 2–6 weeks, implant surgery 1–2 weeks for soft tissue and 3–6 months for bone integration. Dr. Saluja will give you a specific recovery timeline for your procedure.

Ideally, wisdom teeth should be removed before they cause problems — typically between ages 17–25 when roots are still forming, making extraction easier and recovery faster. If they’re impacted, causing pain, infection, decay in adjacent teeth, or crowding, removal is recommended. Dr. Saluja will assess with X-rays and advise.

Apicoectomy (root-end surgery) is a procedure to save a tooth when a root canal has failed. Dr. Saluja makes a small incision in the gum near the tooth root, removes the infected root tip and surrounding tissue, and seals the root end. This eliminates the infection while preserving your natural tooth. It’s done under local anesthesia with minimal discomfort.

Facial trauma treatment depends on the injury — fractured jaws are stabilized with plates and screws (rigid fixation), displaced teeth are repositioned and splinted, soft tissue lacerations are sutured, and damaged teeth may need extraction or root canal. Dr. Saluja is trained in maxillofacial trauma management and uses CBCT imaging for precise diagnosis and treatment planning.

Yes, but with restrictions. For the first 24 hours: soft, cool foods only — yogurt, ice cream, lukewarm soup, smoothies. Avoid hot, spicy, crunchy, or chewy foods. Do NOT use straws (suction can dislodge the clot). After 24 hours, gradually return to normal foods, chewing on the opposite side. Full normal diet usually resumes in 5–7 days.

Bone grafting is surgery to rebuild jawbone that has been lost due to missing teeth, gum disease, or trauma. We place bone graft material (synthetic or natural) in the deficient area, which your body converts into new bone over 3–6 months. This creates a solid foundation for dental implants. It’s commonly done simultaneously with implant placement or as a separate preparatory procedure.

Yes, dental implant placement is a surgical procedure. Dr. Saluja makes a small incision in the gum, drills a precise channel in the jawbone, and places the titanium implant. It’s performed under local anesthesia and is virtually painless. Most patients report less discomfort than a simple extraction. The procedure takes 45–90 minutes per implant.

Yes, oral surgery is very safe when performed by a qualified MDS surgeon in a properly equipped facility. Our NABH accreditation ensures we meet the highest standards for surgical safety, sterilization, anesthesia protocols, and emergency preparedness. Dr. Saluja reviews your medical history before surgery to identify and manage any risk factors. Complications are rare with proper technique and aftercare.

Yes, CGHS covers many oral surgical procedures including extractions, wisdom tooth surgery, and some trauma repairs. Coverage depends on your specific CGHS category and the procedure. We are CGHS-empanelled — bring your card and we’ll verify exactly what’s covered before starting treatment. ECHS and ESI also cover many surgical procedures.