Oral Surgery & Wisdom Tooth Removal
Oral surgery and tooth extractions are minor surgical procedures aimed at removing harmful teeth and addressing jawbone pathologies. At Lina Dental Clinic, every procedure is performed by our experienced dental team using X-ray imaging and sterile techniques, with safety and your comfort in mind.
What Is Oral Surgery?
Oral surgery encompasses minor surgical procedures performed within the oral cavity. The most common is wisdom tooth (third molar) extraction — including impacted, partially erupted, or horizontally angled teeth — as well as treatment of severely damaged teeth that cannot be preserved.
Procedures are performed chair-side under local anaesthesia — no hospitalisation required, with short procedure times and fast recovery. Diagnostic X-rays are taken before each procedure; complex cases may need a 3D CT scan at our partner imaging center (paid separately) to map the position of the nerve.
Simple Extractions
Fully erupted incisors, canines, and premolars
Surgical Wisdom Tooth Removal
Impacted or angled teeth requiring incision and sectioning
Soft Tissue Procedures
Gingivectomy, cyst removal, oral abscess drainage
Diagnostic Imaging
Standard X-ray; 3D CT indicated for complex cases
When Should a Tooth Be Extracted?
Impacted or Misaligned Wisdom Teeth
Angled wisdom teeth pressing on the second molar, causing pain and interproximal decay
Recurrent Pericoronitis
Repeated gum infections around the wisdom tooth affecting daily quality of life
Pre-Orthodontic Extraction
Removing wisdom teeth prior to braces treatment to create adequate arch space
Odontogenic Cysts & Jaw Pathology
Cysts developing from impacted wisdom teeth can destroy jawbone if left untreated
Non-Restorable Decayed Teeth
Severely broken-down teeth that cannot be saved by filling or crowning
Adjacent Bone Resorption
Impacted third molars causing progressive bone loss around the adjacent second molar
Tell the dentist before an extraction
Tell the dentist if you take blood thinners, or if you have heart disease, diabetes, a blood disorder or are pregnant. The dentist will choose the right time and may need advice from the doctor who treats your condition.
Advantages of Treatment at Lina Dental
Effective Pain Management
Precise local anaesthesia delivery, with pre-, intra-, and post-operative comfort monitoring. Procedures are performed in a clinically sterile surgical environment.
Advanced Diagnostic Imaging
Periapical X-rays before each procedure. Complex impacted cases may be referred for 3D cone-beam CT to accurately map nerve anatomy.
Fast Recovery
Minimally invasive techniques, resorbable sutures, and post-operative guidance minimise swelling and discomfort. Most patients resume normal activities within 24–48 hours.
Experienced Dental Surgeons
Our team of experienced dental surgeons handles both routine extractions and complex surgical cases with confidence.
Our Safe Surgical Process
Examination & X-ray Imaging
The tooth and surrounding structures are examined and imaged. Impacted wisdom tooth cases may require a 3D CT scan to define the relationship with the inferior alveolar nerve.
Treatment Planning
The dentist explains the appropriate technique, the procedure steps, potential risks, and post-operative care instructions.
Local Anaesthesia
Local anaesthetic is administered at the correct dosage to ensure full comfort throughout the procedure. The dentist monitors and adjusts as needed.
Surgical Extraction
Incision, flap elevation, tooth sectioning if required, extraction, and closure with resorbable sutures.
Post-operative Instructions & Medication
The dentist prescribes medication when needed and gives detailed wound care instructions and a follow-up appointment date.
Follow-up Review
Review appointment at 3–7 days to assess healing and remove sutures if needed.
Extraction and oral surgery cost
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Normal extraction | 1,000,000 VND/tooth |
| Difficult extraction | 1,500,000 VND/tooth |
| Extraction of a loose tooth | 500,000 VND/tooth |
| Root extraction | 700,000 VND/tooth |
| Upper wisdom tooth, straight | 2,500,000 VND/tooth |
| Lower wisdom tooth, straight | 2,500,000 VND/tooth |
| Wisdom tooth at a 45° angle | 3,000,000 VND/tooth |
| Wisdom tooth at a 90° angle | 3,500,000 VND/tooth |
| Apicoectomy, front tooth | 3,500,000 VND/tooth |
| Abscess incision | 500,000 VND/tooth |
Examination, consultation and periapical X-rays are free. If you need a CT scan, it is taken at our partner imaging center, and that center charges for it. See the full price list.
We accept cash, bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Alipay, WeChat Pay and USD. We do not offer instalment plans.
Risks and aftercare after an extraction
What you may experience:
- Swelling and bruising, which can last about a week
- Dry socket: sharp pain in the gum or jaw, sometimes with a bad smell or taste, usually appearing after 3–5 days. Smoking and not following the care advice raise the risk
- Infection: fever, spreading swelling or pus
- Nerve injury: rare, causing numbness or tingling in the tongue, lower lip or chin; it is usually temporary
After an extraction, follow the advice under "What should I avoid after the extraction?" in the questions below. Come back to the clinic at once if the pain gets worse after a few days, or if you have a fever, bleeding that will not stop, or numbness that lasts after the anesthetic wears off.
Does a tooth always have to be extracted?
- Monitoring: a straight wisdom tooth that causes no pain or inflammation may only need monitoring. The dentist assesses it on the X-ray.
- Keeping the tooth: a decayed tooth that can be restored may have root canal treatment and a crown instead of an extraction.
- After an extraction: a lost tooth (other than a wisdom tooth) can be replaced with a dental implant or a porcelain bridge.
Planning your treatment trip
Plan to stay in Ho Chi Minh City until the review 3–7 days after the extraction, when the dentist checks healing and removes sutures if needed. Recovery can take up to 2 weeks. The clinic supports your arrival, suggests accommodation nearby and provides all the documents you need for an insurance claim on request.
Frequently Asked Questions
The extraction is performed under full local anaesthesia, so you will feel no pain during the procedure. After the anaesthetic wears off (approximately 3–4 hours), mild soreness is expected and managed effectively with prescribed pain medication.
Depending on complexity: a straightforward extraction takes around 30 minutes; surgical removal of an impacted tooth may take 1–2 hours. The dentist will provide a specific time estimate after examining your X-rays.
For the first 24 hours: no vigorous rinsing, avoid hard or hot foods, and do not smoke. Eat soft, cool foods. Take all prescribed medications. Avoid strenuous exercise and very hot showers.
The surface wound typically heals within 7–10 days. Complete jawbone recovery takes 3–6 weeks. Individual recovery varies depending on overall health and the complexity of the procedure.
No. The dentist advises extraction when a wisdom tooth is angled or impacted and causes pain, repeated inflammation or problems for the tooth next to it. A straight tooth that causes no problems may only need monitoring.
Tell the dentist first. The dentist will assess your case and may talk to the doctor who treats your condition. Do not stop the medication on your own.
The dentist takes an X-ray at the clinic before each case. A complex case may need a 3D CT scan at our partner imaging center, and that center charges for the scan.
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Our dentist will examine your tooth and recommend the most appropriate treatment. Free consultation, no obligation.