Simple Tooth Extraction

A simple tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth that is too decayed, damaged, infected or loose to be restored, using instruments to loosen and lift it without the need to cut the gum or bone. It is carried out under local anaesthetic so the area is fully numb, and is suited to teeth that are reasonably intact and accessible above the gum line. At Supradent Matuszewscy the dentist first confirms, usually with an X-ray, that a straightforward approach…

After the tooth is removed, the socket is cleaned and you are given clear aftercare instructions to support healing and reduce the risk of complications such as a dry socket. Some swelling or mild discomfort for a day or two is normal and usually managed with simple pain relief. Where a tooth is broken at the gum, impacted or has awkward roots, a simple extraction may not be possible; the clinic offers partially surgical and fully surgical extractions for…