Gentle, precise tooth removal when a tooth can’t be predictably saved, with thorough numbing, clear after-care, and a plan to restore your smile.
An extraction is a controlled procedure to remove a tooth that can’t be predictably saved, due to deep decay below the gumline, a vertical root fracture, infection, advanced gum disease, or problematic wisdom teeth. We always confirm the diagnosis with an exam and X-rays, and discuss alternatives such as root canal therapy or a crown before recommending removal.
On the day, the area is numbed with local anaesthetic so you feel pressure, not pain. The tooth is gently loosened and removed, with sutures placed for surgical cases. You’ll receive clear after-care, and we’ll talk through replacement options, implant, bridge or partial denture, to restore function and appearance.
Thorough numbing and a gentle technique keep you at ease.
Removes a problem tooth before it harms neighbours.
A reassuring team that talks you through every step.
Simple guidance and follow-up for smooth, fast healing.
We review the tooth and X-rays and confirm removal is best.
The area is fully numbed so you feel pressure, not pain.
The tooth is gently eased out, often quicker than expected.
We share clear aftercare and replacement options if needed.
The choice comes down to prognosis, comfort and your long-term plan. Removal makes sense when a tooth is no longer predictably restorable, decay or a fracture extending below the gum, a vertical root fracture, advanced gum disease, or repeated infections. It’s also appropriate for symptomatic, impacted wisdom teeth and severely cracked or split teeth.
Where a tooth has sound remaining structure and healthy gums, saving it, with a root canal and crown, or a bonded onlay, often preserves your bite and is faster than removal plus replacement. We decide together using a clinical exam, quality X-rays and a restorability assessment, with a clear timeline, risks, after-care and health-fund estimates so you can choose confidently.
Bite on gauze for 30 to 60 minutes, use cold packs, and avoid rinsing, spitting, straws and smoking.
Cool, soft foods at first. Brush other teeth as normal and begin warm salt-water rinses after 24 hours.
If pain worsens after improving (possible dry socket), bleeding persists, or swelling or fever develops.
Book an appointment for gentle, caring treatment, and a plan to keep your smile complete.