Tooth extractions are sometimes necessary to relieve pain, remove infection, or protect your long‑term oral health. We perform gentle, precise extractions using modern techniques to ensure your experience is as comfortable as possible.
A tooth extraction is recommended when a tooth is too damaged, infected, or compromised to be restored. Removing the problem tooth helps prevent further pain, infection, and complications.
Common reasons include:
Severe decay
Infection or abscess
Cracked or fractured teeth
Advanced gum disease
Impacted teeth
Orthodontic reasons
Failed root canal treatment
Used when the tooth is visible and can be gently loosened and removed.
If there is insufficient tooth structure of a multi rooted tooth to hold with the forceps. It is common to divide the tooth into smaller pieces and thereby avoiding a surgical approach.
Required for broken, impacted, or difficult‑to‑reach teeth. A small incision may be made to safely remove the tooth
Impacted or painful wisdom teeth are removed to prevent infection, swelling, and crowding.
We assess the tooth and surrounding bone to plan the safest approach.
The area is numbed to ensure a comfortable, pain‑free procedure.
The tooth is gently loosened and removed using specialised instruments.
We provide clear guidance to support healing and prevent complications.
Relieves pain and infection
Prevents the spread of decay or abscess
Protects surrounding teeth
Helps maintain long‑term oral health
Creates space for orthodontic treatment
Prevents future complications with wisdom teeth
Bite firmly on the gauze to control bleeding
Avoid smoking, alcohol, and vigorous rinsing for 24 hours
Use cold packs to reduce swelling
Eat soft foods for the first day
Take recommended pain relief if needed (panadol or Ibuprofen)
Keep the area clean but avoid brushing directly over the site
Return for follow‑up if advised
Most patients recover quickly with proper care.
No — local anaesthetic ensures the procedure is comfortable.
Most healing occurs within 3–5 days, with full healing over a few weeks.
Yes, unless sedation is used.
If possible, we always explore options like fillings, crowns, or root canal treatment first.
A rare complication where the blood clot dislodges. Following aftercare instructions helps prevent it.
Depending on the location of the space and how many teeth are missing, the solution can vary from accepting the gap, a denture, a bridge, or a dental implant.
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