When a tooth cannot be saved, our priority is to ensure your extraction procedure is as painless, comfortable, and stress-free as possible.
Our primary goal is always to save your natural teeth. However, sometimes an extraction is the best or only option to protect your oral health. Common reasons include:
When a tooth is broken or decayed beyond repair.
When periodontitis has destroyed the bone and tissues supporting a tooth.
To create space for braces or aligners to properly align your teeth.
When third molars are trapped in the jaw, growing at an angle, or causing pain and infection.
If a severely infected tooth poses a risk to your overall health.
This is performed on a tooth that is fully visible in the mouth. The procedure is straightforward: after ensuring the area is completely numb with local anaesthesia, the dentist will gently loosen the tooth and remove it.
This is required for teeth that are not easily accessible—for example, a tooth that has broken off at the gum line or a wisdom tooth that is impacted (still under the gum and bone). The dentist will make a small incision in the gum to access and remove the tooth. This is also performed under local anaesthesia, and we may offer sedation options for your comfort.
We begin with a thorough examination and X-ray to plan the safest approach for your extraction.
We ensure the local anaesthetic has fully taken effect so you will feel no pain during the procedure, only some light pressure.
Our dentists use precise, gentle techniques to remove the tooth efficiently and with minimal disruption to the surrounding tissues.
We provide clear, detailed instructions on how to care for the extraction site to ensure smooth, rapid healing.
Proper aftercare is key to a quick recovery. It’s also the perfect time to consider your tooth replacement options to prevent issues like shifting teeth or bone loss. We will discuss solutions like Dental Implants, Bridges, or Dentures with you before your procedure.
No. You will not feel any pain during the extraction due to the effectiveness of modern local anaesthetics. You will feel some pressure, but not pain. We ensure you are completely numb before we start.
Recovery depends on the type of extraction. For a simple extraction, you can expect to feel back to normal within a few days. For a surgical extraction, it may take a week or two for the site to heal fully. We will provide a detailed timeline for you.
We recommend a diet of soft foods for the first few days, such as soup, yoghurt, smoothies, and mashed potatoes. You should avoid hard, crunchy, or spicy foods, and do not drink through a straw.
If you are experiencing tooth pain or have been told you need an extraction, you don’t have to be anxious. Contact us for a consultation. We will assess your situation and ensure your care is handled with the utmost compassion and gentleness.
