Tooth Extraction
Many teeth that look hopeless can still be saved with a filling, root canal treatment, or a crown, but sometimes extraction really is the right call. N Square Dental Care Clinic works through that decision with patients rather than defaulting to extraction as the easy option.
Benefits
- An exam and X-ray determine whether a tooth can realistically be saved, rather than assuming extraction is the only option
- Straightforward, local-anaesthesia procedure for visible, accessible teeth
- Clear aftercare guidance provided before you leave
- Grounded in Dr Megha Kaul's house surgeon rotation in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, where trauma and extraction cases were routine
What the procedure involves
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Exam and X-ray to confirm extraction is the right course rather than restoration.
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Numbing the area with local anaesthesia.
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Removing the tooth.
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Aftercare guidance before you leave, including bite-and-gauze instructions to help a clot form.
Recovery & aftercare
Bite gently on the gauze provided for the first 30–45 minutes. Avoid rinsing, spitting forcefully, smoking, or using a straw for at least 24 hours, since disturbing the forming clot can lead to a painful dry socket. Stick to soft, cool foods for the first day or two, use a cold compress for swelling, and begin gentle warm salt-water rinses the day after extraction. Initial soft-tissue healing generally takes about one to two weeks.
Frequently asked questions
Will my tooth definitely need to be extracted?
Not necessarily, an exam and X-ray will show whether the tooth can realistically be saved with a filling, root canal, or crown, or whether extraction is the more reliable option.
Is a tooth extraction painful?
The procedure itself is done under local anaesthesia, so it shouldn't be painful during treatment. Some soreness for a few days afterward as it heals is normal.
What is a dry socket, and how do I avoid it?
It's when the healing blood clot at the extraction site is dislodged too early, exposing bone and causing pain. Avoiding rinsing, spitting, smoking, and straws for the first 24 hours significantly lowers the risk.
Do I need to replace an extracted tooth?
Often yes, especially for back teeth involved in chewing or front teeth affecting appearance and bite, a bridge, denture, or other option can be discussed once the site has healed.
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