We provide safe and efficient tooth extractions when necessary, ensuring a comfortable experience during your treatment.
An extraction becomes necessary when a tooth is too damaged to be repaired through other dental procedures. We perform both simple and surgical extractions, depending on the complexity of your case. Our goal is always to preserve your oral health while ensuring your comfort and quick recovery.
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- Simple or surgical
- depending on the tooth and the complexity of the case
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- Wisdom teeth
- impacted wisdom teeth removed to prevent crowding and complications
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- Sedation available
- for complex extractions, or if you are anxious
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- Replacement planned
- we discuss implants or bridges at your follow-up
When it is needed
Reasons a tooth may need removing
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Severe decay
When a tooth is too badly decayed to be repaired with a filling, a crown or root canal therapy.
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Advanced periodontal disease
When the bone and gum supporting the tooth have been lost and the tooth can no longer be held in place.
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Impacted wisdom teeth
Wisdom teeth extractions are often necessary to prevent overcrowding and complications.
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Preparation for other treatment
Removing a severely damaged tooth can pave the way for dentures, dental implants or orthodontic work.
What to expect
How an extraction goes
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Comprehensive evaluation
We assess your oral health, take the necessary X-rays and discuss your medical history — which tells us whether extraction is the right course and lets us plan it properly.
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A personalised plan
We determine the type of extraction needed, simple or surgical, choose the most appropriate anesthesia, and outline any preparations you need to make beforehand.
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The extraction
Local anesthesia numbs the area so you feel no pain. For more complex extractions or anxious patients we offer sedation. We use precise techniques to remove the tooth efficiently, minimising trauma to the surrounding tissue.
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Aftercare
We provide instructions covering swelling and discomfort, what to eat, and how to keep the area clean while it heals. We may prescribe pain medication or antibiotics if needed.
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Follow-up and what comes next
We check your healing at a follow-up appointment and discuss replacing the tooth — with a dental implant or a bridge — if that is appropriate.
Related care
Where to go next
Common questions
Questions about extractions
We use local anesthesia to numb the area completely before the procedure. You might feel pressure during the extraction, but you should not feel pain. For dental anxiety or complex extractions we offer sedation, and we provide pain management advice for afterwards.
You can gently brush the same day, but avoid the extraction site and take extra care around it for the first few days. Rinse with warm salt water rather than mouthwash for the first 24 hours; after that you can carefully clean the area with a soft-bristled brush.
Stick to soft, cool foods for the first 24–48 hours, then introduce more solid foods as you feel comfortable, usually within 3–5 days. Avoid hard, crunchy or sticky foods for at least a week, and do not use straws for the first week — the suction can dislodge the blood clot.
Some swelling is normal, especially in the first 24–48 hours. Apply an ice pack to the outside of your cheek, 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off, and keep your head elevated. If swelling worsens after a few days or comes with a fever, contact us immediately.
New patients
New patients are welcome
Your first visit begins with a thorough examination to assess your dental health and discuss your concerns and goals.