Tooth Extraction

Estedent removes teeth that cannot be saved — through advanced decay, fracture or infection — as simply and comfortably as possible under local anaesthetic. Pricing reflects the difficulty of the tooth, from a straightforward permanent tooth to a surgical extraction of a broken-down or impacted tooth, with a lower fee for baby teeth. Where an implant is planned later, the socket can be preserved with bone regeneration at the same time.

Tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth that is beyond restoration or is causing problems, for reasons such as extensive decay, a vertical fracture, severe gum disease, infection or impaction. At Estedent the procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic, and the price list distinguishes a routine permanent-tooth extraction from a surgical extraction, where a tooth that is broken at the gumline, badly curved or impacted must be removed in sections or with a small incision. Baby-tooth extractions for children are listed at a lower fee, and a surgical dressing is itemised where one is required to protect the site. For patients who intend to replace the tooth with an implant, the clinic offers bone regeneration after extraction, rebuilding the socket so that adequate bone is available for future placement; this is priced as a range according to the extent of grafting. The dentist assesses the tooth clinically and, where needed, with imaging such as a panoramic X-ray or CBCT to judge root shape and proximity to nerves and sinuses before deciding on the technique. Careful extraction is associated with predictable healing and preservation of the surrounding bone, and the clinic provides aftercare guidance to reduce the risk of complications such as a dry socket. Where appropriate, the dentist will also discuss tooth-replacement options — a bridge, denture or implant — so the gap can be restored once the area has healed.