What it is
Extraction is chosen when keeping the tooth is not realistic or not wanted
Quick Answer
Bite on gauze for the time instructed. Rest with your head elevated. Do not smoke. Eat soft, cool foods and skip straws on day one if advised. Mild oozing can last hours; large clots falling out with heavy bleeding need a call. Start gentle rinsing only when the dentist said to.
Key Takeaways
Who may need it
Aftercare prevents most common complications
How treatment works
Replacing the gap is a separate decision
What Do You Want to Know?
What are you noticing?
Select a concern.
What is this about?
Extraction is the removal of a tooth that cannot, or should not, be kept. It may be simple or involve small surgical steps. Wisdom tooth removal is a common specialised example.
Possible causes
Reasons include unrestorable decay, advanced gum loss, fracture, infection, or teeth that block other care. Saving a tooth with root canal treatment is preferred when the tooth is restorable and you choose that path.
Pain control
Take medicines as directed. Do not exceed paracetamol or ibuprofen limits, and check if those medicines are suitable for you.
Symptoms people notice
- Pain from a tooth that is broken below salvage
- Repeated infection
- A baby tooth blocking an adult tooth
- Orthodontic crowding plans that include removal—only if agreed after records
Explore the topic
Extraction is the removal of a tooth that cannot, or should not, be kept. It may be simple or involve small surgical steps. Wisdom tooth removal is a common specialised example.
Reasons include unrestorable decay, advanced gum loss, fracture, infection, or teeth that block other care. Saving a tooth with root canal treatment is preferred when the tooth is restorable and you choose that path.
Numbness, gentle elevation, possible sectioning of the tooth, gauze pressure, and written aftercare. Stitches are not always required.
Start gentle salt rinses only when you were told to. Do not poke the socket with a toothpick.
Things to Consider
Individual dental condition
Dry socket is later throbbing pain and needs a clinic dressing—not random powders from the internet.
Preparation
Eat beforehand unless told otherwise. Wear clothing you can rest in. Do not schedule heavy exercise the same evening.
Things that can affect the plan
• Bleeding, dry socket, infection, sinus opening in upper teeth, nerve injury in selected lower sites • Drifting of neighbours if a gap is left
Common mistakes to avoid
• Smoking the same day • Rinsing vigorously in the first hours • Ignoring a fever
Follow-up and home care
Start gentle salt rinses only when you were told to. Do not poke the socket with a toothpick.
Cost factors
Fees at The Dental Hut are quoted after examination. They vary with records, materials, laboratory work and the number of visits.
When Should You Consult a Dentist?
Uncontrolled bleeding, fever, or pain that sharply worsens after a few days needs a call. Spreading swelling is urgent.
- Pain from a tooth that is broken below salvage
- Repeated infection
- A baby tooth blocking an adult tooth
- Orthodontic crowding plans that include removal—only if agreed after records
Frequently Asked Questions
After 24 hours, gentle salt water may help. Do not poke the site with a toothpick.
You should be numb. Pressure is expected. Soreness afterwards is common and is managed with the advice you are given.
After numbness fades, start with soft foods away from the site.
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