Tooth & Wisdom Tooth Extraction

Removal of teeth that cannot be saved or are causing problems, including difficult surgical extractions and wisdom teeth. ArtisMed plans more involved cases with X-ray or CT imaging to remove the tooth with minimal trauma, working under local anaesthetic. The same surgical service covers frenum correction, a small procedure to release a tight lip or tongue attachment. Aftercare guidance is given to help the site heal well.

Tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth that is too damaged, decayed, infected or impacted to keep, or that is causing crowding or recurrent problems. A straightforward extraction loosens and lifts the tooth out, while a surgical extraction — often needed for teeth broken at the gum line, with curved roots, or for impacted wisdom teeth — may involve a small incision and sectioning of the tooth so it can be removed in pieces with less force. At ArtisMed more complex cases are planned in advance using X-ray, and CT imaging where the position of roots or nerves needs to be seen in detail, so the procedure is as predictable and atraumatic as possible. The procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic so the area is fully numb; you feel pressure but not pain. Wisdom teeth that are impacted or angled against the neighbouring tooth are a common reason for surgical removal. The same minor-surgery service includes frenuloplasty — releasing a tight lip or tongue frenulum that can affect speech, gum health or denture comfort. After an extraction the dentist gives clear aftercare advice: how to protect the blood clot, manage any swelling, and what to eat in the first day or two, which helps the socket heal smoothly and reduces the risk of complications. Where a tooth is removed from a visible or functional position, options to replace it — such as a bridge or referral for an implant — can be discussed. Extractions suit patients with an unsalvageable or problematic tooth; the dentist confirms the need and the safest approach after examination and imaging.