In contemporary minimally invasive dentistry, tooth extractions are less prevalent than they once were. We will always attempt to preserve your natural teeth whenever possible. There are, however, situations in which an extraction is clinically necessary or when your dentist may recommend one:
- A tooth is impacted and unable to erupt, causing complications.
- A tooth is irreparably damaged or infected and cannot be saved.
- Your teeth are excessive, and the removal of one or more teeth will facilitate their orthodontic correction.
- Your overall health is endangered by an infected tooth.
WISDOM TEETH
Wisdom teeth are obsolete and completely superfluous in modern diets. Because our jaws no longer develop to a sufficient length to comfortably accommodate our wisdom teeth, it is common for them to fail to erupt and become impacted, frequently causing damage to neighbouring teeth. These teeth must be extracted to prevent additional injury and infection.
HOW IS AN EXTRACTION PERFORMED?
It will depend on the difficulty of the removal. Your dentist will take an X-ray of your mandible to determine whether or not your tooth can be extracted without difficulty. Under local anaesthesia, your dentist can swiftly remove the wisdom tooth in uncomplicated cases. In problematic situations, it may be necessary to remove the tooth surgically. This would be performed by our principal dentist, who conducts our most advanced oral surgery procedures.
DOES AN EXTRACTION HURT?
No. With the aid of local anaesthetics and neutralising agents, you will only experience a strange sensation as the tooth is extracted. It may be necessary to divide a tooth into smaller fragments in order to remove it, but this will not be painful.
WHAT IS THE IMMEDIATE CONSEQUENCE? - The Extraction?
Your dentist will insert gauze into the socket to stop any haemorrhaging. This will aid the formation of a blood clot. Your dentist will then advise you on what to avoid doing for the next two days and what you can do to promote healing. After the anaesthetic wears off, it is normal for there to be a small amount of discomfort, puffiness, and bleeding.
WHAT OCCURS OVER THE LONG TERM?
With the exception of wisdom teeth, it is not advisable to leave a missing tooth space unfilled, as this will affect the adjacent teeth's position and likely cause them to shift, which is usually detrimental. We offer several options to replace missing teeth, including dental implants, bridges, and dentures. Your dentist will discuss your options with you gladly.