Tooth Extraction in Cheras
Careful extractions, only when a tooth can't be saved.
Saving it comes first
Extraction only when a repair can't save the tooth.
Numb before we start
Fully numbed first, so you feel pressure, not pain.
A plan for the gap
We'll talk about replacing it if your bite needs it.
What Is a Tooth Extraction?
A tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from its socket in the jaw. It's usually needed when a tooth is too damaged, decayed or loose to repair, or when teeth must make room for orthodontic treatment.
At Dr Ray & Partners Dental in Bandar Mahkota Cheras, we always check whether the tooth can be saved first. If it can't, we X-ray it, numb the area well and talk you through each step.
From first visit to finish.
Examination and X-ray
We check the tooth and its roots and explain why it needs to come out, or whether it can be saved.
Numbing
We apply local anaesthetic and wait until the area is fully numb.
Removal
We gently loosen and remove the tooth, keeping you informed as we go.
Healing
You get written aftercare advice, and we discuss whether the gap should be filled later.
Is Tooth Extraction Right for You?
These are the most common reasons a tooth needs to come out.
A tooth is too badly decayed or broken to repair.
A tooth is loose because of advanced gum disease.
Teeth need to be removed to make space before braces.
A baby tooth hasn't fallen out and is blocking the adult tooth.
If there's a realistic way to keep your tooth, we'll tell you before recommending extraction.
Your questions, answered.
What patients usually want to know before Tooth Extraction.
The area is numbed with local anaesthetic, so you'll feel pressure but shouldn't feel pain. Some tenderness for a day or two afterwards is normal and usually eased with ordinary painkillers.
The gum usually closes over within one to two weeks, and the bone underneath continues healing for a few months. Following your aftercare instructions helps it heal smoothly.
For the first day, avoid rinsing hard, smoking, drinking through a straw and very hot food or drink. These can dislodge the blood clot that protects the socket.
Not always. Missing back teeth can cause neighbouring teeth to tilt into the gap over time, so we'll explain whether an implant, bridge or denture is worth considering.
It depends on the tooth and whether it can be removed simply or needs a surgical approach. We'll confirm the cost after your X-ray.
Worried About a Tooth?
Book an examination and we'll tell you honestly whether it can be saved.