Other reasons for getting a tooth extraction include making room in an overcrowded mouth, removing impacted wisdom teeth, and removing baby teeth that haven’t naturally fallen out before adult teeth come in.
We will use a local anaesthetic during a tooth extraction and can also offer sedation for nervous patients.
Once the anaesthetic has taken effect, we will widen the socket of the tooth to gently loosen and then remove it. We might then have to give you few stitches so that the socket heals properly. Extractions can be an economical and predictable way of eliminating a severe tooth problem.
It’s very important that you keep the area clean, and we recommend avoiding very hot and very cold drinks until the anaesthetic has worn off and sensation has returned.
At this point, it is completely normal to experience some discomfort and minor tenderness afterwards. If this is the case, then over-the-counter painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen should help relieve it. If you’re still experiencing severe pain after a few days, please contact us here at the practice and our friendly dental team will be more than happy to assist you.
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