The loss of even a single tooth can significantly affect your oral health and appearance; hence one should always practise good oral hygiene. However, there is the chance that even good oral hygiene will not be able to stop a tooth from decaying. Situations that may cause a tooth extraction are severe decay, advanced periodontal (gum) disease, infection, orthodontic correction, tooth malposition, and fractured or impacted teeth.

The dentists will examine and take X-rays of the tooth and surrounding bone to determine whether extraction is necessary. If the extraction has a high degree of difficulty or complications, we may refer you to an oral surgeon.

The Dentist will discuss the options, procedure and cost with you first. The Dentist will give you an idea about what to expect on the day of the extraction.

An extraction appointment involves numbing the extraction area and then carrying out the procedure by creating space to loosen the tooth and remove it with forceps. Sometimes, the tooth has to be sectioned to remove, or roots are removed separately. Once the extraction is done, you will be given post-extraction instructions to make sure proper healing of the wound takes place.

The dentist can explain the details of the treatment plan before performing the surgery.