Tooth Extraction

An extraction may be needed when a tooth is too badly decayed or fractured to restore, is causing crowding, or — in the case of wisdom teeth — is impacted, partially erupted or repeatedly inflamed. Removing such a tooth can relieve pain and prevent recurring infection or damage to neighbouring teeth.

At Stomatologia Pastor extractions are performed under local anaesthetic by the practice's oral-surgery dentists. A straightforward extraction involves gently loosening and lifting the tooth from its socket. Wisdom teeth and other impacted or retained teeth often require a surgical approach, where the gum is opened and the tooth removed in sections; the clinic's on-site radiology and CBCT centre allows these cases to be assessed and planned beforehand,…

Where a removed tooth will leave a functional or cosmetic gap, the dentist can discuss replacement options such as an implant or bridge. Extraction is suited to teeth that are beyond repair or causing problems; the surgeon confirms the type of extraction needed, the anaesthetic plan and the cost — which depends on whether the tooth is erupted or impacted — at the appointment.