Tooth Extraction
A tooth extraction may be necessary for many reasons, including severe damage or decay. One of the most common dental procedures, a tooth extraction can eliminate bacteria and improve your overall oral health. If you have an infected tooth that needs extracting or suffering from overcrowding, we can make the procedure as fuss-free as possible with conscious sedation.
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Why Do I Need A Tooth Extraction?
You may need a tooth extraction if a tooth is severely damaged, decayed, infected, or causing crowding. In some cases, extractions are also needed to prepare for braces, dentures, or implants. Removing the tooth helps protect your overall oral health and prevent further complications.
Tooth extraction involves the removal of a tooth from its socket in the bone and may be necessary for several reasons, including:
- Severe Tooth Decay: When a tooth is too decayed to save with a filling or crown.
- Advanced Periodontal Disease: Leading to the loosening of a tooth.
- Tooth Damage or Breakage: When a tooth is too damaged to be repaired.
- Impacted Teeth: Such as wisdom teeth that may cause pain or dental complications.
Benefits Of Tooth Extraction
- Relieves Pain
- Prevents Spread of Infection
- Improves Oral Health
- Improves Bite and Jaw Alignment
- Supports Healthier Gums
- Enhances Overall Comfort
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The Tooth Extraction Procedure
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Our process begins with a comprehensive assessment of your oral health to determine the necessity of an extraction and discuss any alternatives.
Preparation
If extraction is deemed necessary, we ensure you are fully informed about the process. Local anesthesia is administered to numb the area and minimize discomfort.
Tooth Extraction
Our skilled dentists perform the extraction efficiently and with the utmost care to ensure a quick and smooth process.
Recovery
After your extraction, we give you some tailored tips and advice for your aftercare and recovery. This usually includes a period of rest at home and how to keep the extraction site clean.
Wisdom Tooth Extraction
Wisdom teeth are the last permanent teeth to appear or erupt in the mouth. These teeth usually come through the gums between the ages of 17 and 25. They may come through partially or not at all. Some people’s wisdom teeth never come through. For others, wisdom teeth appear just as their other molars did, causing no problems.
Many people have impacted wisdom teeth. These teeth don’t have enough room to appear in the mouth as usual.
An impacted wisdom tooth may:
- Grow at an angle toward the next tooth, the second molar.
- Grow at an angle toward the back of the mouth.
- Grow at a right angle to the other teeth, as if the wisdom tooth is “lying down” within the jawbone.
- Grow straight up or down like other teeth but stay trapped within the jawbone.
Types Of Tooth Extraction At Dental Icon
Atraumatic Extractions
Atraumatic extractions are a gentle, minimally invasive method of removing teeth with as little damage as possible to the surrounding bone and tissues. This technique helps preserve the jawbone, reduces pain and swelling, and supports faster healing—making it ideal for patients considering dental implants or with dental anxiety.
Surgical Extractions
Surgical extractions are usually required if your teeth are badly broken, severely impacted or stuck. We have all the equipment and materials to perform surgical extractions at our practice.. It involves making an incision in the gum to successfully remove the tooth. After a more complex surgical extraction, you may need stitches to close the gum, and we usually recommend taking a few days to recover after treatment.
Wisdom Tooth Extractions
A wisdom tooth extraction is often required when the tooth has grown at an angle as a result of lack of room in the back of your mouth. Not all wisdom teeth need to be removed, and you will be advised on the best course of action for your individual case. If your wisdom tooth has not fully emerged but needs to be removed due to recurrent infection, we carry out a minor surgical procedure, using local anaesthetic to ensure your comfort.
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Post Procedure
Option For Filling The Gap
After your tooth extraction, it’s essential to consider options for filling the gap to maintain oral function and the aesthetics of your smile. Some common options include dental implants, a permanent and natural-looking solution that replaces the missing tooth root and crown.
We may also recommend dental bridges, artificial teeth anchored by adjacent natural teeth or implants. Dental bridges aim to restore the appearance and function of the missing tooth. For multiple missing teeth, dentures provide a removable prosthetic solution.
Our skilled team will discuss these options with you, taking into consideration your specific needs to determine the most suitable replacement.
Tooth Extraction Recovery
Tooth Extraction Aftercare
To stop the bleeding, your dentist will have you bite on a piece of gauze which you should keep in place on your way home to help the blood clot.
Stitches are used to seal your gum after the tooth is removed. These are usually dissolvable and should disappear within 2 weeks.
You may be prescribed antibiotics if you have an infection during your wisdom tooth extraction. For the next 24 hours, you should avoid:
- Smoking or drinking alcohol
- Drinking hot liquids
- Avoid strenuous activity
- Take all medications as directed
- Rinsing your mouth with liquid
- Keep the extraction site clean
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wisdom teeth are often removed if they cause pain, become impacted (grow at an angle), lead to infection, or contribute to other dental problems like crowding or decay.
The procedure is typically not painful due to local anaesthesia, sedation, or general anaesthesia. You may experience some discomfort and swelling afterwards, but this can usually be managed with pain relief and proper aftercare.
Most patients recover within 3 to 7 days, though some swelling or discomfort may last a bit longer. Following Dr Divyesh’s aftercare instructions can help speed up recovery.
After the procedure, it’s best to stick to soft foods like yoghurt, mashed potatoes, and smoothies. Avoid hard, crunchy, or spicy foods that could irritate the extraction site.
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