Extraction

Sometimes removal of a bad tooth is necessary to keep optimal oral health and to reduce the risk of infections.

If you have any pain or discomfort, you may need an extraction.

Learn about extractions

  • Extraction of a tooth may sometimes be a last resort option, especially when a tooth cannot be saved due to severe decay, fracture, periodontitis, trauma or infection.

    We offer treatment for both complex and straight forward cases. Also, If necessary, we refer to very talented and caring oral surgeons.

  • Wisdom teeth that erupt in an angle or in the wrong direction can cause problems such as pain or even damage the tooth sitting next to it. Removal of wisdom teeth can be a preventive necessity. During your check up, we advise you whether or not removal is needed.

  • If you’ve lost a tooth, replacement can be very important. There are a few options for replacing a tooth.

    You can choose between removable and fixed options, such as bridges and dental implants.

    We can help determine which option is best for you.

Extraction Process

  • First, we will take necessary x-rays, ask you about your overall health and if you take any medication. Once we have gathered all the information, the treatment options will be discussed with you. We are willing to answer any questions you have.

  • We pre-numb the area with numbing gel to reduce the pain of the injection. Especially for patients who are very anxious and have a phobia for needles or injections.

  • Before we start, we check if the anesthetic is working.
    Sometimes you might feel the pressure of ‘pulling’, but it should never hurt.

    When the tooth is removed, a piece of gauze is placed over the extraction site. You should apply pressure on the extraction wound for approximately 30 minutes, you do this by biting down on the gauze.

    Our caring assistants will explain the aftercare to you, and we will provide an icepack for the swelling.

    • Do not rinse or spit for 24 hours, otherwise the wound may start bleeding again.

    • Painkillers are recommended. Take on advice an hour after the procedure and before the aesthetic wears off. Often a combination of paracetamol and ibuprofen is advised. Aks your dentist if this is safe combination for you.

    • Ice packs can help reduce swelling. (A bag of frozen vegetables might also do the trick if you don’t have a cold pack with you. Apply the ice pack on your face: 10 min on and 10 min off, for the first 24 hours.

    • Do not eat food or drink hot beverages while the anesthetic is still working. After the numbness has disappeared you can eat normally.

    • If the extraction wound is still bleeding, bite down for 15-30 minutes on a new piece of gauze.

    • Follow up might be necessary, especially if it was a complex procedure. You will be given an appointment for this while you are still in the practice.

    • no rinsing for the first 24 hours.

    • After 24 hours rinse with salt water or with Perio aid.

    • Use ice packs for swelling

    • No alcohol consumption 24 hours after extraction

    • No smoking

    • Keep the wound clean

    • Brush your teeth twice a day and brush closer to the extraction wound every day.