Tooth Extractions

Tooth extractions relieve pain and dental problems caused by unsalvageable natural teeth

Our gentle-handed dentists use minimally invasive practices to give our valued patients as comfortable an experience as possible.

Introduction to Tooth Extraction Procedures

Treatment objective: To remove failing teeth and crowded teeth such as wisdom teeth.

Duration of results: Permanent removal of a natural tooth.

Process: Gentle removal of the tooth under local anaesthetic.

Sedation offered: Yes. We offer conscious IV sedation for nervous patients.

A tooth extraction can become necessary when advanced gum disease or severe dental decay has irrevocably damaged the integrity of a tooth. Tooth crowding (such as in cases where wisdom teeth become impacted) may also necessitate a tooth extraction procedure.

Treatment Steps

1. Examination. Your dentist will thoroughly examine the problem tooth and the soft tissues around it. As a prevention and preservative-minded clinical team, we aim to retain your natural teeth whenever we can. However, there are cases where this just isn’t possible, and where it’s the best course of action for your oral health.
2. Preparation. A local anaesthetic is used to numb the area. We can also offer IV conscious sedation if you are nervous. This powerful type of Midazolam sedation produces amnesic and euphoric effects in patients, helping them to overcome any nerves they may have prior to treatment.
3. Aftercare. We will send you home with clear aftercare instructions as well as over-the-counter pain medication if you do not have any at home. We take post-procedure aftercare very seriously, so if anything doesn’t feel quite right after treatment, please don’t hesitate to contact us (there’s no such thing as a stupid question or concern!).

If you have had an infected tooth extracted, we may provide you with antibiotics to ensure this clears up.

Life Benefits

• Modern practices are used by our highly trained dentists to ensure your comfort.
• We use equipment that significantly minimises the possibility of post-procedure infection.
• Our dentists place medicaments within the tooth socket that promote healing and reduce the possibility of infection.
• Stabilises your oral health.