Tooth Extraction

We will always look at salvaging your natural teeth whenever we can.

However, there are several reasons why you might need to have a tooth extracted.

Experienced tooth extraction treatment at Paddock Dental Centre

Tooth extractions are always in the interests of your dental health. Some of the reasons your dentist might recommend an extraction include:

• Your teeth are crowded (teeth may need to be extracted prior to teeth straightening treatment).
• Your wisdom teeth are impacted.
• Your tooth is infected and cannot be treated with root canal treatment.
• Your tooth has become loose due to symptoms of gum disease.
• A dental abscess.

Tooth extractions are carried out under local anaesthetic, and our dentist are extremely well versed in carrying out this routine procedure. Once you leave the practice, you should only need to take over-the-counter painkillers to control any mild discomfort.

FAQs

How are tooth extractions carried out?

Once your dentist is completely satisfied that the local anaesthetic has taken effect, the tooth socket is gently widened, loosening the tooth. The tooth can then be carefully removed using forceps, and in some cases, a stitch may be required to help the empty socket heal over.

What’s it like to have a tooth extraction?

Tooth extraction is actually a very routine process, and with modern and digital dentistry at our disposal, diagnosis and the procedure are more straightforward than ever before in the past. Many patients are pleasantly surprised at how simple the process is, and how little discomfort they experience afterwards (if any).

Do I need to have the extracted tooth replaced?

If you have had teeth extracted due to crowding, or you have had your wisdom teeth removed, there is no need for tooth replacement treatment. However, if you have had essential teeth extracted, a restoration like an implant can rebalance the biting forces in your mouth, and restore the aesthetic of your smile.

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