Dental Extractions
A dental extraction is the term used to describe the removal of a tooth.
Why would you want a tooth extracted?
They may be necessary for various reasons, most commonly the tooth is past restorable due to the tooth being heavily decayed or the tooth’s nerve is dead. An extraction is carried out as a last resort, as your natural teeth will always be the best you can get (and we are strong advocates for looking after your teeth for as long as possible). You may need a root canal to try and save the tooth, but unfortunately these don’t have a 100% success rate (but are still a preferred option, if possible, to try and save your tooth).
Other reasons to extract a tooth
If you are going to have a teeth straightening treatment (braces) and there is overcrowding in the mouth, an extraction may be required to create the space needed to straighten you teeth. Also if you have been suffering with gum disease your teeth may be extremely mobile and the teeth may not be saveable. To prevent further tooth loss it is very important to get your gum disease treated as soon as possible (please ask us if you are worried about losing your teeth).
How are teeth extracted?
Extractions can be carried out under a local anaesthetic (to numb the area of the extraction), however you can be referred for sedation if you prefer. Some patients may also need to be referred to hospital if they have specific heath conditions or the extraction is more complicated (maybe because the roots are curved).
During an extraction you shouldn’t feel any pain due to the local anaesthetic however you will feel pressure.
What happens next?
Prior to having your tooth extracted, your dentist will speak to you with regards to tooth replacement options. Its important to understand that not only will a missing tooth effect the aesthetics of your smile but the site of the missing tooth will suffer from bone resorption, which is when the bone starts to fade away, and it can lead to further tooth loss.
There are multiple ways to replace missing teeth, from dental implants, bridges, dentures, and we will happily discuss all the suitable options for you.
Book your appointment today
If you are worried about a tooth or multiple teeth, or your just overdue to be seen by a dentist, please do not hesitate to call us and book your appointment today.
Testimonials
I have suffered some awful mouth sores over the past week and I was pleased with the very prompt appointment today (Monday) that I was provided with, having raised an online request only on Saturday.
On Saturday evening, one of the doctors (Dr Jandu?) phoned me and helped me with a recommended course of action, and he followed through by making me an appointment with Matthew Walker today. I was greeted in a friendly, upbeat manner by the dental nurse and I felt very reassured after today’s visit. Mr Walker will phone me in a week to see how things are progressing.
Overall, an excellent level of care and all “very joined up”.
Brilliant service! I wasn’t a patient at this practice when I phoned for my initial appointment, but I had a dental emergency and was not getting the right care at my previous practice. Stourcote Dental fitted me in for an appointment quickly, identified what needed to be done, and sorted me out. They were friendly and caring from start to finish. Everyone I dealt with was lovely, I’ve never had such great dental care. I’m terrified of going to the dentist, so extra special thanks for taking care of me. I’ll be a lot less nervous when I come back!
Lovely, clean, and friendly service. Very covid secure. Anne was always helpful and followed up on any queries efficiently. She is a credit to the practice. Viz has worked wonders on my teeth. Charlotte was friendly and professional today, too. Thanks all.
Excellent service and COVID safety procedures are all in place. On-time appointment and friendly team, as always.
I recently joined Stourcote after a traumatic experience with another dentist. From the outset, they were really welcoming & listened to my concerns & demonstrated that they wanted to help.
I’ve now seen Manisha a few times & even though I’m a ridiculously nervous patient (I started crying as soon as I sat in the chair today), she was so lovely and understanding. I felt safe, in control & comfortable.
I will never enjoy visiting the dentist but Stourcote have made it manageable for me, so I can’t recommend highly enough.
Mani and Abby looked after me today and did a marvellous job. Very attentive and cheerful, and I look forward to seeing their smiling faces in six months at my check-up. Keep up the good work.
I’ve been patient, and my children have too, and I must say that the reception staff, especially Ann are wonderful. So helpful, friendly and polite all the time. Their customer service is second to none.
Viz the dentist I’ve been seeing is amazing so kind and caring and a perfectionist. Thank you for your hard work and adapting so swiftly all the time.