Extractions

Comfortable Tooth Extractions

Tooth extractions, while often feared, are now more comfortable and pain-free than ever. Our team ensures complete numbness before the procedure, minimizing discomfort. Most extractions are straightforward, followed by simple at-home care to promote healing and prevent infection.

In cases where extraction is necessary, our experienced dentists will guide you through the process with care and professionalism. We prioritize your comfort and well-being, making every effort to ensure a smooth and stress-free experience.

Postoperative dental extraction advice

  • For the first 24 hours, try to avoid eating hot food, don’t smoke, don’t drink any alcohol and try not to disturb any blood clot which might have formed.
  • Don’t rinse your mouth for 6- 12 hours after the extraction. After that, rinse gently with warm salty water half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of water is enough.
  • Brush your teeth as normal to keep your mouth as clean as possible.
  • You may feel some small pieces of bone work their way out of the socket – don’t worry, this is perfectly normal. 
  • There may be some swelling and a bit of discomfort in the first two to three days. If you need to, take some ordinary painkillers, such as what you would take when you have a headache.

Bleeding Complications following extractions

  1. Roll a clean swap into a small firm pad large enough to fit over the gap (probably around 1cm by 3cm).
  2. Sit up and gently clear away any blood clots around the gap using the gauze or handkerchief.
  3. Put a clean pad over the gap (from tongue side to cheek side) and bite down on it firmly for at least 15 minutes.
  4. Take the pad off and check whether the bleeding has stopped. If not, apply a fresh pad and contact your dentist.

If you feel pain a few days after the tooth has been removed, it might be where the blood clot has broken down leaving an empty hole in the gum. Smoking, vigorous brushing, rinsing, and drinking liquids through straws are discouraged during the post-operative period because they hinder healing and may cause the wound to open.

This is called a ‘dry socket’ and will need to be looked at by your dentist. Simply go back and the dentist will pack the wound to ease your discomfort.

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