Tooth Extraction

Tooth extraction removes a tooth that cannot be saved — for example one that is badly broken, severely decayed, or impacted. DentalCover performs simple and surgical extractions, including impacted wisdom teeth, by experienced oral surgeons. Treatment is carried out under local anaesthesia, with nitrous-oxide sedation or general anaesthesia available for anxious patients or more complex cases. Where appropriate, the team can discuss replacing the tooth, including with an implant.

Although the aim is always to preserve natural teeth, extraction is sometimes the most sensible option — when a tooth is too damaged to restore, severely infected, fractured below the gum, or impacted and causing problems, as is common with lower wisdom teeth. At DentalCover extractions are handled by oral surgeons and range from a straightforward removal of a visible tooth to a surgical procedure for teeth that are broken down or buried in the bone. Treatment starts with an assessment, often supported by a panoramic or CBCT image from the clinic's own radiology lab to show the tooth's roots and its relationship to nearby structures before surgery. The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia; for anxious patients, children, or longer surgical cases the clinic offers nitrous-oxide (laughing-gas) sedation and treatment under general anaesthesia, helping the experience stay calm and comfortable. Simple extractions involve loosening and lifting the tooth, while surgical extractions may require a small incision and, for impacted teeth, sectioning the tooth to remove it gently. Clear aftercare guidance is given to support healing and reduce the risk of complications. Because losing a tooth can affect the bite and neighbouring teeth over time, the team can discuss options to replace it where appropriate — including an implant, which can sometimes be planned for the same site. Extraction is suitable for patients with a tooth that genuinely cannot be kept; the surgeon confirms the need and the most comfortable approach at the consultation.