Tooth Extraction

An extraction may be needed when a tooth is broken down beyond repair, severely infected, badly affected by gum disease, or impacted and unable to erupt properly — as is common with wisdom teeth. Teeth are also sometimes removed to relieve crowding before orthodontic treatment or as part of preparing the mouth for implants or dentures. Although saving natural teeth is always the first aim, a well-planned extraction can resolve pain and prevent problems…

At Clinica Dentale extractions are carried out under local anaesthetic so the procedure itself is not painful. A simple extraction removes a tooth that is fully erupted and accessible, while a surgical extraction — for example of an impacted or broken wisdom tooth — may involve a small incision and is priced separately. The clinic's oral surgery experience means more difficult cases can be managed in-house, and because the practice focuses on implants,…