General Dentistry
At Dental on King, located in the vibrant heart of Newtown, we understand that maintaining optimal oral health sometimes requires the removal of a damaged or problematic tooth. Our expert team is dedicated to providing safe, efficient, and pain-free tooth extractions, ensuring your smile remains healthy and beautiful.
Why Tooth Extractions May Be Necessary
While we always strive to save a damaged tooth, there are instances where extraction is the best option to restore your smile and protect your oral health. Common reasons for tooth extractions include:
- Severe Decay or Injury: When a tooth is extensively damaged by decay or trauma, restoring its strength and shape with a filling or crown may not be feasible.
- Infection: Infected teeth can lead to serious health issues if not promptly removed and treated.
- Impacted Teeth: Wisdom teeth or other molars that are stuck in the gum can cause pain, swelling, and alignment problems.
- Crowding: Removing a tooth can create more space in the mouth, especially during orthodontic treatments or when preparing for dental implants or dentures.
At Dental on King, we offer a range of extraction services to meet your specific needs:
Simple Extractions
For teeth that are fully erupted and visible in the mouth, simple extractions are straightforward procedures. Using specialized tools, we gently loosen and remove the tooth with minimal discomfort.
Surgical Extractions
When a tooth is impacted or not fully erupted, surgical extraction may be necessary. This involves minor oral surgery to access and remove the tooth, which might include removing some gum and bone tissue.
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Wisdom teeth, or third molars, often require extraction due to impaction, infection, or alignment issues. Our experienced dentists ensure a smooth removal process with minimal discomfort.
During your oral health assessment, our experienced dentists will take x-rays to determine the extent of the tooth damage and determine the best extraction approach.
We aim to save your tooth whenever possible. If extraction is necessary, we isolate the affected tooth to maintain a sterile environment.
The procedure is carried out under local anaesthesia, ensuring you feel no pain. For multiple extractions or anxious patients, we offer general anaesthesia and other sedation options to enhance comfort.
If the tooth is not impacted, it can usually be loosened and removed with forceps. For impacted teeth, we perform minor oral surgery to carefully extract the tooth in sections.
After removal, we may place stitches to close the treated area and apply gauze to control bleeding and promote clot formation.
special curing light hardens the filling, followed by a polishing process to achieve a smooth and natural finish.
Tooth extractions at Dental on King are routine procedures typically completed in a single appointment. Our priority is your comfort and safety throughout the process. Post-extraction, you can return to your normal activities with some simple aftercare practices to ensure a speedy recovery.
Proper aftercare is crucial for a smooth recovery post-extraction. Here are our recommendations:
- Control Bleeding: Keep the gauze pad in place for several hours and avoid excessive spitting.
- Manage Pain and Swelling: Use prescribed painkillers and apply ice packs to reduce swelling.
- Maintain Oral Hygiene: Gently rinse your mouth with warm saltwater after the first 24 hours to keep the area clean.
- Dietary Recommendations: Stick to soft foods and avoid hot, spicy, or hard foods that could disturb the extraction site.
- Avoid Smoking and Alcohol: These can impede the healing process and increase the risk of complications.
Follow-Up Appointments: Attend any scheduled follow-ups to ensure proper healing and address any concerns.
- Versatile and Durable: Suitable for both front and back teeth, providing aesthetic flexibility.
- Aesthetic Flexibility: Can be layered to achieve the desired colour and translucency.
- Highly Aesthetic: Mimics the natural shine and translucency of tooth enamel.
- Stain-Resistant: Maintains colour integrity over time, ensuring a long-lasting appearance.
- Strong and Long-Lasting: Offers excellent durability for posterior teeth.
- Biocompatible: Safe for patients with metal sensitivities, providing a gentle restoration.
- Experienced Dental Surgeons: Our team comprises skilled dentists with extensive experience in performing tooth extractions.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: We utilise the latest dental technology to ensure precise and effective treatments.
- Personalised Care: We tailor our treatment plans to meet your unique dental needs and comfort levels.
- Comfort-Focused Approach: From anaesthesia options to sedation, we prioritise your comfort throughout the procedure.
Ready to restore your smile and maintain optimal oral health with professional tooth extractions? Dental on King in Newtown offers expert dental extraction services tailored to your needs. Contact us today to schedule your oral health assessment and take the first step towards a healthier, more beautiful smile.
- Experienced Dental Surgeons: Our team comprises skilled dentists with extensive experience in performing tooth extractions.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: We utilise the latest dental technology to ensure precise and effective treatments.
- Personalised Care: Customized treatment plans tailored to your unique dental needs and comfort levels.
- Local Expertise: Proudly serving Newtown, Enmore, Erskineville, and Marrickville with exceptional dental care.
Investing in tooth extractions at Dental on King ensures you receive high-quality dental care without compromising your budget. Our competitive pricing reflects the excellence of our services. We offer flexible payment options and work with various insurance providers to make your dental care accessible and affordable.
Tooth extractions are necessary when a tooth is severely decayed, infected, impacted, or causing crowding. Sometimes, extractions are part of orthodontic treatments or preparations for dental implants.
The procedure involves a comprehensive oral assessment, removal of the decayed or damaged tooth area, application of anaesthesia, extraction of the tooth using specialized tools, and post-extraction care such as stitches and gauze placement.
Tooth extractions are performed under local anaesthesia, ensuring a pain-free experience. Minimal discomfort may be felt during the procedure, which can be managed with painkillers post-extraction.
Prepare by following any instructions provided by your dentist, such as fasting if sedation is planned. Arrange for a comfortable environment post-procedure, especially if multiple teeth are being extracted.
Recovery typically takes a few days. Expect some swelling and minor discomfort, which can be managed with prescribed medications and ice packs. Follow all aftercare instructions to ensure proper healing.
Like any surgical procedure, tooth extractions carry some risks, including infection, dry socket, and bleeding. Our experienced team takes all necessary precautions to minimize these risks.
Yes, most tooth extractions are performed under local anaesthesia, ensuring you remain comfortable and pain-free during the procedure. For more complex extractions or anxious patients, general anaesthesia and other sedation options are available.
Recovery usually takes a few days, depending on the complexity of the extraction and your overall health. Adhering to aftercare instructions can promote a speedy and smooth recovery.
Alternatives include root canal treatment or dental crowns if the tooth can be saved. However, in cases of severe decay or infection, extraction may be the only viable option.
Manage pain with prescribed painkillers, apply ice packs to reduce swelling, and follow all aftercare instructions provided by our dental team.
Opt for soft foods such as yoghurt, mashed potatoes, and smoothies. Avoid hot, spicy, or hard foods that could disrupt the extraction site.
Most patients can return to their normal activities within 24 hours. Avoid strenuous activities for the first 24-48 hours to prevent complications.
Yes, follow-up appointments allow us to monitor your healing and address any concerns you may have during the recovery period.
Properly performed extractions should not adversely affect other teeth. However, maintaining good oral hygiene and following aftercare instructions is essential for overall oral health.
Signs include increased pain, swelling, redness, fever, and unusual discharge from the extraction site. Contact us immediately if you experience any of these symptoms.
Start the process of achieving a better smile today by arranging an appointment. Just call us or if out of hours use our simple request a callback from and we will call you back when we are open.
