Non-Surgical Tooth Extraction in Zira
Non-surgical tooth extraction, also called a routine or simple extraction, removes a tooth that is visible in the mouth. The tooth is gently loosened and removed under local anaesthetic, and recovery is usually quicker than after a surgical extraction.
When an extraction may be recommended
We always try to save a tooth first. An extraction may be advised when:
- A tooth is too badly decayed or broken to repair
- Advanced gum disease has made a tooth loose
- Teeth are crowded and space is needed for orthodontic treatment
- A baby tooth has not fallen out and is blocking the adult tooth
- An infected tooth cannot be saved with root canal treatment
The fee depends on the tooth and how it needs to be removed. Your dentist will tell you the cost before starting, along with options to replace the tooth if needed.
What happens during treatment
- Examination and X-rayWe check the tooth and its roots and discuss whether it can be saved.
- Local anaestheticThe area is numbed so you feel pressure but not pain.
- Loosening the toothThe tooth is gently loosened in its socket.
- Removing the toothThe tooth is removed and gauze is placed to help a clot form.
- Aftercare adviceYou are given clear instructions for the next few days.
Looking after yourself afterwards
- Bite gently on the gauze for the time your dentist advises
- For the first 24 hours avoid rinsing, spitting, hot drinks, drinking through a straw and smoking
- Use a cold compress on the cheek to reduce swelling
- Eat soft food and chew on the other side
- From the next day, rinse gently with warm salt water after meals
- Contact us if bleeding will not stop, you develop a fever, or pain and swelling get worse after two to three days
Frequently asked questions
Does a tooth extraction hurt?
The area is numbed with local anaesthetic, so you should feel pressure rather than pain. Some soreness afterwards is normal for a few days.
When can I eat after an extraction?
Wait until the numbness wears off, then start with soft, cool foods and chew on the other side for a few days.
Should I replace the missing tooth?
Often, yes. A gap can let neighbouring teeth drift and affect your bite. Options include an implant, a bridge or a denture.
What is a dry socket?
Occasionally the blood clot in the socket is lost, causing increasing pain two to four days later. Following the aftercare advice lowers the risk. Contact us if this happens.
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Non-surgical tooth extraction or surgical extraction?
A non-surgical tooth extraction is used for a tooth that is visible in the mouth. After local anaesthetic, your dentist loosens the tooth and removes it with instruments. A surgical extraction is used for teeth that are broken below the gum line or impacted, such as many wisdom teeth, and may involve a small cut in the gum. Your dentist decides after an examination and X-ray.
After the tooth is out
Leaving a gap can let neighbouring teeth drift and can make chewing harder. Ask about replacing the tooth with a dental implant, a bridge or dentures. Your dentist explains each option and its cost before you decide.
Bite gently on the gauze as instructed, avoid rinsing hard on the first day, and eat soft foods for a few days. Contact us if bleeding continues or pain increases.
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This page gives general information and is not a substitute for an examination. Your dentist will advise whether a treatment is suitable for you and confirm the cost before starting.