When a tooth is beyond repair, an extraction is sometimes the clinically sensible option for stabilising your oral health. Once your problem tooth has been extracted, we can look at replacing the gap in your smile with a denture, bridge, or implant.
Consultation
If you are new to the practice, a full dental examination will need to be completed, including a set of X-rays.
Your dentist will closely examine your tooth and diagnose the problem. It’s completely up to you as to whether you wish to go ahead with an extraction, though it is highly recommended in instances where your oral health is at stake.
Extracting Your Tooth
The tooth is numbed with local anaesthetic and then carefully removed. The area is meticulously cleaned, and your dentist will gently apply gauze to stop any bleeding.
Our skilled dentists have performed countless wisdom tooth extractions and pride themselves on their minimally traumatic techniques. Wisdom tooth extractions are considered a minor procedure. Thanks to today’s technology, the risk of post-procedure swelling and pain is minimised.
This depends on the type of tooth that has been removed. Wisdom teeth and other teeth crowding the mouth do not need to be replaced. Meanwhile, teeth necessary for chewing and jawbone preservation should be replaced to avoid deteriorating oral health and tooth functionality.
Obvious gaps in your smile can also be detrimental to your confidence, so we really do recommend considering our tooth replacement treatment, such as implants.
We completely understand why you might ask this. We’re pleased to be able to tell you that modern dentistry has paved the way for minimally traumatic extractions, so you will find you recover swiftly and that post-procedure discomfort is minimal.
One of our core values as a practice is to go above and beyond for patients when they’re feeling apprehensive about coming to see us. Our dentists will offer plenty of reassurance prior to your treatment, but if you’re still feeling anxious, we can offer IV sedation.
This method of conscious sedation totally relaxes the body and mind and can neutralise the anxieties of even the most nervous of patients.
