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Reasons for tooth extraction

  • Severe tooth damage or trauma
  • Overcrowding – sometimes teeth are removed to prepare for orthodontic treatment
  • Infection – in severe cases where antibiotics or root canal treatment cannot be used
  • Periodontal (gum) disease – this affects supporting gum tissue and bone and can loosen a tooth, making it necessary to remove it.
Extraction Xray
 

Simple Extractions

These are performed on teeth that are visible in the mouth. It is a straightforward procedure, with the tooth loosened and removed using dental forceps and local anaesthetic. Anti-anxiety medication or sedation can be used as appropriate.
 

Surgical Extractions

These involve teeth that cannot easily be seen or reached in the mouth, either because they have broken off at the gum line or they have not fully erupted. A surgical extraction can involve bone removal or removing or lifting back the gum tissue to expose the tooth. Larger teeth may need to be broken into parts to be removed. Surgical extractions can be done with local anaesthetic or conscious sedation if necessary.
Dental Extraction

What to expect with tooth extraction

Before removing your tooth, we will give you an injection of a local anaesthetic to numb the affected area.Your tooth will then be removed, using the simple or surgical process as appropriate. Once it has been taken out, a blood clot will form in the socket. We will pack a gauze pad into the socket and ask you to bite down on it to help stop the bleeding. Occasionally, sutures or stitches may be required.The procedure should be pain-free and recovery uneventful, but appropriate aftercare and rest is required. If you experience any pain after treatment, you may have developed a condition known as dry socket. Please let us know and we can provide advice and treatment as necessary.

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