Sometimes a tooth is too damaged or diseased to restore. Our dentists perform simple and surgical extractions with care, ensuring your comfort.
Severe decay, advanced gum disease, impacted wisdom teeth, overcrowding for orthodontics, or teeth fractured below the gum line. We always try to save the tooth first. If extraction is the only option, we explain why and discuss replacement options (implant, bridge, partial denture). Leaving a gap without replacement can cause teeth to shift and bone to shrink over time.
Simple extraction: visible tooth, loosened with elevator and removed with forceps. Surgical extraction: tooth is broken or impacted, requiring incision, bone removal, or sectioning. Wisdom teeth often require surgical extraction. We use local anaesthesia for both types; sedation is available for anxious patients or complex surgical cases.
Bite on gauze for 30 minutes, avoid rinsing/spitting for 24 hours, eat soft foods, no smoking or straws. Healing takes 1-2 weeks. We discuss bone grafting for implant placement. You’ll receive written aftercare instructions. Most patients resume normal activities the next day, but avoid heavy lifting or intense exercise for 48 hours.
Not during, thanks to local anaesthesia. You’ll feel pressure but no pain. Afterward, some soreness is normal.
Soft tissue heals in 2 weeks, bone fills in over months. Most return to normal activity next day.
When the blood clot dislodges early, exposing bone. Very painful. Avoid sucking actions (straws, smoking) to prevent.
Simple extraction $150-$300, surgical extraction $300-$600, wisdom teeth $250-$500 each.
Yes, if only local anaesthetic used. With sedation, you need a driver.
Yogurt, smoothies, soup, mashed potatoes, ice cream for first 2-3 days. Avoid crunchy or spicy.
Yes, to prevent shifting and bone loss. Options: implant, bridge, or partial denture.
Contact us today to schedule your appointment. The sooner, the better – especially when it comes to dental emergencies.
