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Teeth Extractions

If you are facing a tooth extraction, it can seem a little daunting and nerve-wracking. But did you know that tooth extraction Widnes is a fairly standard dental procedure?

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When Is Tooth Extraction Necessary?

In many cases, you can repair teeth that are broken or damaged by decay with a filling, crown, or other dental treatment.

Sometimes the damage is too severe to repair, so your dentist will recommend extraction. Here are some other reasons tooth extraction might be necessary:

  • Decay or infection has reached deep into the tooth
  • Trauma or injury
  • There isn’t enough room for all the teeth in your mouth
  • Baby teeth don’t fall out in time for the permanent teeth to come in
  • Orthodontic treatment might require tooth extraction to create room for the teeth as they move into place
  • Wisdom teeth, also called third molars, are often extracted either before or after they come in

 

What is Tooth Extractions in Widnes?

Tooth extraction is a dental procedure in which a tooth is removed from its socket in the jawbone. This procedure is typically performed by a dentist, oral surgeon, or a specialised dental professional.

Preparation

Before removing a tooth, your dentist will thoroughly review your medical and dental history and take the appropriate X-rays.

X-rays reveal the length, shape, and position of the tooth and surrounding bone. From this information, your
Dentists can determine the best way to remove the tooth or whether to refer you to an oral surgeon.

Before removal during a simple extraction, they will numb the area around your tooth using local anaesthetic.

However, during a more complicated removal, called a surgical extraction, your oral surgeon might administer intravenous (IV) anaesthesia, which can range from conscious sedation to general anaesthesia, which will put you to sleep.

If this is the case, arrange for someone to drive you home after the procedure and stay with you until the effects wear off.

Tooth Extractions Process

Option 1

A simple extraction is the removal of a tooth that is visible in your mouth. It’s common for a general dentist to perform simple extractions.

During a simple extraction, your dentist will numb the tooth and gum tissue and loosen the tooth with an instrument called an elevator before removing it with dental forceps.

Option 2

A surgical extraction is a more complex procedure used for a tooth that may have broken off at the gum line or has not come into the mouth yet.

Oral surgeons usually perform surgical extractions; however, general dentists can perform them as well.

During a surgical extraction, the doctor will make a small incision (cut) into your gum and remove the underlying tooth

 

After the Extraction

The most important thing to keep up with after a tooth extraction, is keeping the area clean and preventing infection.

Immediately following the procedure, your dentist might ask you to bite down gently on a piece of dry, sterile gauze, which may be kept in place to limit bleeding, while clotting takes place.

Your dentist will provide you with detailed aftercare instructions, but for 24 hours following your extraction, you shouldn’t smoke, rinse your mouth vigorously, or clean the teeth next to the extraction site.

You can expect a certain amount of pain and discomfort following an extraction. In some cases, your dentist will recommend a pain killer or prescribe one for you. It might help to apply an ice pack to your cheek to reduce swelling.

You should also limit strenuous activity, as well as avoid hot liquids and not drink through a straw.

Under normal circumstances, discomfort should lessen within three days to two weeks. However, if you experience prolonged or severe pain, swelling, bleeding, or fever, call your dentist or oral surgeon immediately.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a tooth extraction newbie, your best bet for a successful and uncomplicated procedure is to follow your dentist’s recommendations carefully before and after the procedure.

Tooth extraction makes room for something better and can help keep your smile healthy and confident.

What Our Patients Think

Joan Connor

A new pair of dentures!! Many thanks to Gary and his great team. Very professional and friendly. They make you feel relaxed and Gary explains everything step by step very clearly. Delighted with the results.

Veronica Wilkinson

I went to this dentist on the 1st June my lower teeth had very big spaces and looked like spikes I met the dentist Maia and she immediately put me at ease I had composite bonding on them and when she then passed me a mirror I was absolutely amazed they are really lovely i now feel confident to smile without covering my mouth. I recommend this dentist as you are made to feel very welcome as soon as you walk in by the wonderful friendly receptionist and it continues to make you feel good all through your procedures

Denise bell

After being let down my own dentist, Smiles and Moore was recommended to me by a friend. The treatment and customer care I have received from Gary and his team is second to none. From my initial phone call to my last appointment I have been treated with respect and professionalism. I have had nothing but positive comments which is down to Gary’s expertise. Thank you for making me feel me again x

Robert Knowles

I’ve just had some needed work on my teeth over the last couple of months at Smiles and More. The receptionists are very helpful and friendly. The reception area is very comfortable which makes you relax before any treatment. The clinicians are very helpful and patient. All very good

Sandra Stirzaker

The whole thing was great , the girls where great had a laugh & Garry was just very very good & very nice too . Thank you very much xx

Joan Connor

A new pair of dentures!! Many thanks to Gary and his great team. Very professional and friendly. They make you feel relaxed and Gary explains everything step by step very clearly. Delighted with the results.

Veronica Wilkinson

I went to this dentist on the 1st June my lower teeth had very big spaces and looked like spikes I met the dentist Maia and she immediately put me at ease I had composite bonding on them and when she then passed me a mirror I was absolutely amazed they are really lovely i now feel confident to smile without covering my mouth. I recommend this dentist as you are made to feel very welcome as soon as you walk in by the wonderful friendly receptionist and it continues to make you feel good all through your procedures

Denise bell

After being let down my own dentist, Smiles and Moore was recommended to me by a friend. The treatment and customer care I have received from Gary and his team is second to none. From my initial phone call to my last appointment I have been treated with respect and professionalism. I have had nothing but positive comments which is down to Gary’s expertise. Thank you for making me feel me again x

Robert Knowles

I’ve just had some needed work on my teeth over the last couple of months at Smiles and More. The receptionists are very helpful and friendly. The reception area is very comfortable which makes you relax before any treatment. The clinicians are very helpful and patient. All very good

Sandra Stirzaker

The whole thing was great , the girls where great had a laugh & Garry was just very very good & very nice too . Thank you very much xx

Joan Connor

A new pair of dentures!! Many thanks to Gary and his great team. Very professional and friendly. They make you feel relaxed and Gary explains everything step by step very clearly. Delighted with the results.

Veronica Wilkinson

I went to this dentist on the 1st June my lower teeth had very big spaces and looked like spikes I met the dentist Maia and she immediately put me at ease I had composite bonding on them and when she then passed me a mirror I was absolutely amazed they are really lovely i now feel confident to smile without covering my mouth. I recommend this dentist as you are made to feel very welcome as soon as you walk in by the wonderful friendly receptionist and it continues to make you feel good all through your procedures

Denise bell

After being let down my own dentist, Smiles and Moore was recommended to me by a friend. The treatment and customer care I have received from Gary and his team is second to none. From my initial phone call to my last appointment I have been treated with respect and professionalism. I have had nothing but positive comments which is down to Gary’s expertise. Thank you for making me feel me again x

Robert Knowles

I’ve just had some needed work on my teeth over the last couple of months at Smiles and More. The receptionists are very helpful and friendly. The reception area is very comfortable which makes you relax before any treatment. The clinicians are very helpful and patient. All very good

Sandra Stirzaker

The whole thing was great , the girls where great had a laugh & Garry was just very very good & very nice too . Thank you very much xx