Tooth Extraction is the oldest dental procedure. Now due to advanced technology, dentists mostly try to save your natural teeth. In some cases, Tooth Extraction is the last resort.

This might be done at a very advanced stage of tooth decay, or it might also be needed to remove parts of the teeth which are severely affected by trauma. At our dental Clinic, we try to avoid Tooth Extraction unless there is no other way.

Reasons for Tooth Extraction

Here are a few reasons for Tooth Extraction

– No other treatment will be effective
– Severely damaged teeth
– Advanced stage of tooth decay
– Advanced gum disease or infection
– Orthodontics (braces)

Our dentists will recommend Tooth Extraction only after detailed examination of the teeth

Tooth Extraction Procedure

This is how the Tooth Extraction procedure is carried out.

1. Local anaesthesia will be given
2. After the sedative takes effect, the teeth will be slowly removed with the help of forceps
3. In some cases, drilling or other surgical procedures might be necessary
4. After the tooth is removed, a gauze will be placed to facilitate blood clot
5. You will be advised on the procedure and the post-op care for the next few days
6. Sometimes, the dentist might ask you to visit the clinic once again

Post-Operative Care for Tooth Operation

The socket (area where the teeth is removed) will take some time for blood clotting. There might be bleeding for a while. If the bleeding persists for a very long time, contact our dentist immediately.

It is recommended that you do not disturb the socket with your tongue or fingers since it will cause the bleeding to start again. For a week or two, it is also advised that you chew on the other side of your mouth.

Our dentists and nurses will give you special instructions about your diet and other important reminders once the treatment is over. You will also be prescribed medicines and you might need to come back for more visits. We advise you to stick to post-operative instructions for better results. This will help avoid unwanted complications and expenditures for you. Here is a list of the most common Post-Operative instructions:

– If you have undergone surgery, wait for 2 to 3 hours before eating anything
– Take pain relievers as instructed
– Smoking, drinking or alcohol consumption must be avoided for at least a day.
– Eating hot substances must be avoided.
– Soft foods that do not require much chewing or biting can be taken
– Never disturb the operated area
– A gauze need to be used to stop bleeding. It will be provided by the dentist
– In case the bleeding continues profusely for a long time, get in touch with us as soon as you can