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Tooth Extractions – When Is It Needed?
At Infinitidental Clinic, we are able to provide a relatively quick procedure when it comes to tooth extractions. Our Wimbledon dentists do all that they can to preserve your teeth but in some situations, there is no other viable option but tooth extraction. One of the most common reasons why tooth extraction is required is when a patient is experiencing excessive tooth decay. Here, we may have offered all solutions, such as tooth fillings, and turn to tooth extraction as last resort. Further reasons where tooth extraction may be absolutely necessary include tooth crowding and tooth infection. Tooth extraction is performed by one of our local dentists with either local or general anesthesia for minimal pain during the extraction. Book in with Infinitidental Clinic today and arrange your consultation by calling us directly on 020 8542 2171.
Tooth Extraction – The Procedure
The procedure for tooth extraction is relatively quick and straightforward in many cases. However, it should be considered that each tooth extraction is individual and should be treated on a case by case basis. Whether your tooth is visible or impacted will result in the type of extraction required. It’s likely that we will be able to go ahead with a simple extraction that will begin with you receiving a local anesthetic which ensures that throughout the process, you will only feel pulling, and not pain. Next, the dentist will use a piece of equipment called an elevator which will help to loosen the tooth before extraction. In some cases, a surgical extraction may be considered where it’s increasingly difficult to extract the tooth before maneuvering the gum line
How should I prepare before tooth extraction?
- Tell Us About Your Medications – Before we proceed with your tooth extraction, we will take the time to through the initial consultation process which is the opportunity for you to tell us about any medications you are taking. It’s also important to tell us if you have any allergies that we should be aware of.
- Avoid Smoking – From a few days to a week before tooth extraction, we strongly recommend avoiding smoking as this will make it a much easier extraction for our local and professional dentists at Infinitidental Clinic.
- Arrange A Lift Home – If you are going to be receiving general anesthesia, we highly recommend arranging a lift to and from our dental practice for your own safety. Having someone to drive you home after a tooth extraction isn’t absolutely essential but it is advisable as a precautionary measure.
If you are struggling with moderate to severe toothache, we highly recommend calling our local dentists today as you may require a tooth extraction in Wimbledon. Our dentists will book you in with us as soon as possible and explore every other potential solution before proposing tooth extraction. Get in touch with our team at Infinitidental Clinic by calling us on 020 8542 2171 or use our contact form and we’ll get back to you promptly. During the initial consultation, we’ll also make you fully aware of all potential side effects and ensure that you are 100% informed.