Extraction
When removing is the right call
Extraction removes a tooth that cannot be saved, is causing infection, or needs to come out to make room as part of a wider treatment plan.
About the treatment
A last resort, never a first one
Keeping your own tooth is almost always preferable, so extraction is considered only when a tooth genuinely cannot be restored or is doing harm where it stands. Sometimes it is also planned deliberately — to relieve crowding as part of orthodontic treatment.
The area is numbed thoroughly before starting, and the tooth is eased out rather than forced. You will feel pressure but should not feel pain. Afterwards you are given written instructions covering the first 24 hours, which is the period that matters most for healing.
- Alternatives to extraction discussed first
- Carried out under local anaesthetic
- Written aftercare covering the critical first day
- Replacement options explained before you leave
Why Aurum Dental Clinic
Tooth extraction, done properly
Specialist expertise, an unhurried approach, and a plan you understand before anything begins.
Specialist-led
Planned and carried out by M.D.S-qualified clinicians, not referred out mid-course.
Precise technique
Careful diagnosis and unhurried, meticulous work at every stage.
Clear plans
What we found, what we recommend and what it costs — explained before we begin.
Genuinely gentle
A calm, patient approach for anxious and first-time patients alike.
Questions & answers
Everything you need to know
Still unsure about extraction? Our team is always happy to talk it through and answer anything that is on your mind.
The tooth and surrounding area are fully numbed, so you feel pressure and movement rather than pain. Soreness afterwards is normal as the anaesthetic wears off.
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Treatments our oral & maxillofacial surgery team carries out alongside this one. If you are not sure which applies to you, bring the question to a consultation — we will tell you what we find.
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