EXTRACTIONS
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Extractions
Gentle, reassuring care when a tooth needs to be removed
Sometimes removing a tooth is the most appropriate way to relieve discomfort, treat a dental problem or protect your wider oral health. At Belle Vue Dental Practice, we'll carefully assess your tooth, explain your options clearly and make your comfort and wellbeing a priority throughout your treatment.
What Is a Dental Extraction?
A dental extraction is the removal of a tooth from its socket. Although preserving your natural teeth is always important, there are situations where a tooth is too damaged or compromised to be predictably restored, or where removing it is the most appropriate option for your dental health.
A tooth may need to be removed because of extensive decay, significant damage, infection or problems affecting the surrounding tissues. Every situation is different, so we'll carefully assess the tooth before discussing the options available to you.
If an extraction is recommended, we'll explain why, talk you through what to expect and provide clear advice on looking after the area afterwards.
Is Dental Extraction Right for Me?
The decision to remove a tooth is made after carefully considering its condition, your symptoms and the treatment options available. We'll clearly explain the reasons for any recommendation and give you the opportunity to ask questions before deciding how you'd like to proceed.
IT MAY BE A GOOD OPTION IF YOU:
Have a severely decayed or damaged tooth that cannot be predictably restored
Have a tooth affected by infection or another problem that cannot be resolved with restorative treatment
Have a loose or compromised tooth affected by advanced gum disease
Have been advised that removing a tooth would benefit your wider dental health
We'll carefully examine the area and may take an X-ray to help us assess the tooth and surrounding structures. We'll then explain our findings and discuss the most appropriate way forward with you.
Why Choose Belle Vue for an Extraction?
​ Careful Assessment
Before recommending an extraction, we'll carefully assess the tooth and consider the treatment options available, helping you understand why removal may be appropriate.
Your Comfort Comes First
We understand that having a tooth removed can feel daunting. We'll explain each stage clearly, use local anaesthetic to numb the area and take the time to make your experience as comfortable and reassuring as possible.
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Clear Aftercare & Support
Good aftercare is an important part of recovery. We'll give you clear instructions on looking after the extraction site and explain what to expect as the area heals.
Trusted Independent Care
As an independently owned practice, you'll receive friendly, personalised care from a team that takes the time to listen to your concerns and support you throughout your treatment.
Your Extraction Journey
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Assessment & Diagnosis
We'll examine the tooth and surrounding area, discuss any symptoms you're experiencing and take an X-ray where appropriate to help us plan your care.
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Discussing Your Treatment
We'll explain what we've found, why an extraction may be recommended and any appropriate alternatives. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions before deciding how you'd like to proceed.
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Removing the Tooth
The area will be carefully numbed with local anaesthetic before the tooth is removed. We'll take care to keep you as comfortable as possible and explain what's happening throughout your treatment.
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​Aftercare & Recovery
Once the tooth has been removed, we'll provide clear aftercare instructions to help the area heal. Where appropriate, we can also discuss whether replacing the missing tooth may be beneficial once healing has taken place.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Get Your Dental Health Back on Track?
If you're concerned about a damaged, painful or problematic tooth, we're here to help you understand what's happening and find the most appropriate way forward.
Our friendly team will take the time to answer your questions, explain your options clearly and provide reassuring care throughout your treatment.