Tooth removal at PlusTerveys
We will always commence treatment by examining and x-raying your mouth and the affected tooth. Before performing the procedure, we will always draw up a detailed treatment plan. A local anaesthetic will be applied to ensure that the removal is completely pain-free. If the tooth is visible through the gum, it will be straightforward to remove without involving the gum itself. However, in the event of adhesions, the gum will be removed, the tooth extracted from the jawbone and removed with the use of dental pliers. If the tooth has several roots, they can be drilled into smaller pieces and then removed one-by-one.
If the tooth is partially or completely lodged in the jawbone or otherwise difficult to extract, surgery may be necessary. A typical example of this is wisdom tooth removal.
What happens after removal?
- Bite firmly on the gauze pad placed on the socket to allow a clot to form. You should do this for around 30 minutes.
- Apply an ice bag to the affected area. This will reduce any pain and discomfort and keep down swelling.
- Avoid eating, drinking and smoking for at least two hours after the procedure.
- Avoid hot foods and beverages. On the day of the procedure, it is a good idea to stick to cold or cool foods such as juices and yoghurt.
- Avoid all forms of strenuous exercise on the day and for the following 3–4 days.
- You may see some swelling and bruising – this should settle down within a week.
- You dentist will have prescribed some anti-inflammatories for you, please take these tablets as directed.
What happens next?
Once the tooth has been removed, it can be replaced with a tooth implant or a bridge. It is particularly important to replace your tooth if it was in a prominent site or you need the tooth to chew effectively. On our website, you can find out more about the options available to you.
