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[ Care of teeth and gums ]
Extraction
When a tooth cannot be kept, it is removed — and the question of replacing it is discussed before the extraction, not after.
When to consult
- Decay has destroyed too much of the tooth.
- The tooth is fractured below the gum.
- Advanced gum disease has cost the bone support.
- A wisdom tooth causes repeated infections or has no room to come in.
Good to know
Removing a tooth leaves a space, and the neighbouring teeth can shift. Replacement is discussed before the extraction.
How it works
- Examination and radiograph to assess the root, the bone and the nearby structures.
- Review of your medical history and medications: some call for precautions.
- Local anaesthetic, then extraction.
- Written instructions, control of bleeding and management of discomfort.
- A check of the healing, then a discussion of replacement if indicated.
Frequently asked questions
Is it painful?
The local anaesthetic makes the procedure painless. The discomfort comes mostly in the following days; we explain how to manage it.
Does the tooth always have to be replaced?
Not always. It depends on the tooth, on your bite and on your goals. We present the options, including doing nothing, and what that entails.
The information on this page is general. Only an examination can tell what suits your situation.