Tooth Extraction

A simple tooth extraction removes a tooth that is beyond repair — for example through extensive decay, a deep fracture, severe gum disease, or to relieve crowding — in a controlled, comfortable way under local anaesthetic. At Medent the dentist first confirms that extraction is the right course and reviews your medical history and any medication that might affect the procedure or healing. Single-rooted teeth are usually the most straightforward, while…

During the procedure the area is fully numbed, so you should feel pressure but not pain as the tooth is gently loosened and removed. The clinic provides clear, practical aftercare instructions to protect the forming blood clot and support healthy healing of the socket, including guidance on eating, rinsing and managing any minor swelling, and arranges suture removal if stitches were placed. Because losing a tooth can affect chewing, the position of…