There are some cases where our dental professionals will have no other option but to recommend tooth extractions.
If tooth decay has caused extensive tooth damage and cavity, or a tooth is broken and not suitable for restoration, we will resort to tooth extractions. Over-crowding of teeth can be another reason why we may recommend tooth extractions.
Although tooth extractions aren’t the best result, they can help to immediately eliminate excruciating pain that is commonly caused by tooth decay. We offer both simple and surgical extractions depending on the complexity of your situation and dental problems.
Before removing the tooth, your dentist will numb the area where the tooth will be removed with an injection of local anaesthetic.
If a tooth is impacted, your dentist may need to remove some gum and bone tissue to reach it. The tooth is then loosened with gentle pressure using our instruments and lifted from its position. In some cases, a tooth that is difficult to remove may need to be taken out in a few pieces.
Once the tooth has been extracted, a blood clot usually forms in the socket. The dentist will place a gauze pad and ask you to bite down to help stop the bleeding. Sometimes, a few small stitches - usually self-dissolving - are placed to close the gum edges over the extraction site.
Occasionally, the blood clot in the socket may become dislodged, causing a painful condition called dry socket. If this occurs, your dentist will place a special dressing over the socket for a few days to protect it while a new clot forms.
