Tooth Extraction

Removal of a tooth that cannot be saved through decay, fracture, advanced gum disease or other problems, carried out under local anaesthetic. Straightforward extractions of single- and multi-rooted teeth are quick and the fee depends on the tooth's complexity. Medent's surgeon-led team also manages baby-tooth extractions for children and provides clear aftercare to support healing, with options to discuss replacing the missing tooth later if needed.

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 multi-rooted teeth such as molars can be more involved, which is reflected in the price range. 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 neighbouring teeth and the bite over time, the team is happy to discuss replacement options — such as a bridge, denture or implant — either at the same visit or once the area has healed. Children's baby-tooth extractions are also carried out where a milk tooth is causing problems or not coming out naturally. More complex surgical removals, including buried roots and wisdom teeth, are handled as a separate surgical procedure by the practice's maxillofacial surgeon.