Treatment

Tooth extraction and wisdom teeth

We always try to save a tooth first. When a tooth cannot be saved, or a wisdom tooth is causing trouble, it is removed carefully under local anaesthesia.

When a tooth may need to come out

A tooth that is too broken or decayed to repair
A wisdom tooth that is stuck (impacted) and causing pain, swelling or infection
Severe gum disease that has loosened a tooth
As part of orthodontic treatment, when advised

What happens

Assessment. Examination and an X-ray to see the roots and the bone around them.
Numbing. The area is numbed with local anaesthesia.
Removal. The tooth is removed. A surgical extraction may need a small cut in the gum and a few stitches.
Aftercare. You get written instructions and a follow-up if needed.

After an extraction

Bite on the gauze pad as advised to stop the bleeding
Do not rinse, spit hard or use a straw on the first day
Do not smoke
Eat soft food and take the medicines the doctor prescribes

Call us if bleeding does not stop, or if pain or swelling gets worse instead of better.