Tooth Extraction

Overview

Tooth extraction is a common dental procedure during which a tooth is completely removed from its socket. It is often performed to address severe damage or decay. Removing a tooth can help eliminate harmful bacteria and promote better overall oral health.

Your dentist will evaluate the affected tooth and surrounding gums, supplemented by dental X-rays to assess bone levels and determine the extent of the damage. It is important to inform your dentist about any medications, vitamins, or supplements you are currently taking. After collecting all necessary information, your dentist will review and discuss the available treatment and sedation options with you in detail.

Recovery

Your dentist will give you a detailed list of post-surgery instructions aimed at easing your pain/discomfort and speed up your recovery. Depends on the complexity of your case. Most people can return to their normal daily routine within a couple of days (48 ~ 72 hours). However it can take the jawbone several weeks to heal completely.

Contact us if you experience:

• Severe pain around the extraction site that does not improve with medication

• Inflammation around the extraction site that does not improve with medication

• Prolonged high fever post surgery