Tooth extraction
Removing a tooth that cannot be saved, and what follows
Teeth that cannot be saved are removed without harming surrounding tissue, and the replacement is planned at the same time.
Extraction is the last step when a tooth cannot be saved. Before deciding, root canal treatment, a crown and periodontal options are all weighed.
How the gap will be closed is part of the same plan. If the gap is left untreated, neighbouring and opposing teeth can drift into it over time.
Who is it for?
- Teeth too damaged to save
- Teeth loosened by advanced gum disease
- Teeth whose removal is part of an orthodontic plan
How the treatment works
- 01
Assessment
An X-ray shows the root form and surrounding structures.
- 02
Extraction
The tooth is removed with minimal trauma to the bone.
- 03
Planning the gap
Implant or bridge options are planned before the extraction.
After your treatment
For the first 24 hours do not rinse, use a straw or smoke. Keeping the blood clot in place is the most important condition for healing.
Frequently asked questions
Can an implant go in immediately?
In some cases yes. Where there is infection we wait for healing; the scan decides.
How much will it hurt afterwards?
Discomfort usually lasts two to three days and is controlled with simple painkillers.
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