Tooth Extraction

Tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth that cannot be saved by other treatment because it is too decayed, broken, infected or impacted. Denti Clinic performs both straightforward extractions and surgical removals, including impacted and wisdom teeth, under local anaesthetic with attention to comfort. The team can advise on replacing the tooth afterward with an implant, bridge or denture so the gap is restored. The right approach is confirmed after assessment and imaging.

Extraction is the removal of a tooth from its socket, carried out when a tooth is beyond saving — for example because of extensive decay, a fracture below the gum, severe gum disease, infection, or because it is impacted, as wisdom teeth often are. While preserving natural teeth is always preferred, a timely extraction can relieve pain, clear infection and protect the neighbouring teeth and bone. At Denti Clinic the tooth and surrounding bone are assessed, with digital imaging where needed to see the roots and nearby structures. A simple extraction removes a tooth that is fully erupted and accessible, gently loosening and lifting it out under local anaesthetic. A surgical extraction is used when a tooth is broken down at the gumline, has curved or fused roots, or is impacted in the bone; the dentist may need to release a little gum or divide the tooth to remove it in sections, still under local anaesthetic. Clear aftercare instructions are given to help the socket heal and reduce the risk of complications such as a dry socket. Because losing a tooth can let neighbouring teeth drift and bone shrink over time, the team can discuss replacing it with a dental implant, a bridge or a denture, and the timing of that. Extraction suits patients with a tooth that cannot be restored or one causing problems such as crowding or recurrent infection; the dentist confirms whether a simple or surgical approach is needed at assessment.