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Our preference is always to keep a tooth where keeping it is realistic. Extraction is recommended when a tooth cannot be restored predictably — and the conversation before it happens should cover what the alternatives were and what replacing the tooth would involve.
Extraction is recommended where a tooth cannot be restored: extensive decay below the gum line, a vertical root fracture, advanced periodontal disease where the supporting bone has been lost, or severe infection in a tooth unsuitable for root canal therapy. Occasionally extraction is recommended for orthodontic reasons, to create space for aligning the remaining teeth.
Before removing a tooth we explain why it is being recommended, what the alternatives are and what they would cost, and what the options are for replacing it. A borderline tooth is worth discussing properly — sometimes a heroic attempt buys two years at significant expense, and sometimes it is worth trying.
Extraction becomes necessary where restoration is not predictable or where a tooth is compromising those around it.
Most extractions are straightforward. The preparation and aftercare matter as much as the procedure.
We assess the tooth, its roots and the surrounding bone, and confirm whether the extraction will be simple or surgical.
Blood thinners and bone medications such as bisphosphonates affect how an extraction is planned, so tell us about all medications and conditions.
We set out why extraction is recommended, what else could be attempted, and what replacing the tooth would involve — implant, bridge or denture.
The area is thoroughly numbed. You will feel firm pressure but should not feel pain. If you do, tell us and we will add more anaesthetic.
Most straightforward extractions take only a few minutes. A surgical extraction, where the tooth is sectioned or a small incision is required, takes longer.
You bite on gauze to form a clot, and we go through the aftercare in detail before you leave, since protecting that clot is what determines how the socket heals.
Extraction is a surgical procedure and carries specific risks that should be understood beforehand.
Possible Risks:
Recovery and Aftercare:
The range covers both simple and surgical extractions, including wisdom teeth. Where a case sits within it depends on the position and condition of the tooth and whether a surgical approach is required.
Replacing the tooth afterwards: a dental implant starts from $5,500, and full or partial dentures range from $800 to $2,800. We set these options out at the same consultation so you can plan the whole sequence rather than only the extraction.
Complex cases may be referred to an oral surgeon, whose fees are separate. This price guide is an estimate only and not a final quote. All quotes are valid for 6 months and subject to change after that period.
Access our detailed price guide to understand the investment in your dental care options.
The area is thoroughly numbed and you should feel firm pressure but not pain. Tell us immediately if you feel anything sharp and we will add more anaesthetic.
Discomfort for a few days afterwards is expected and usually managed with over-the-counter pain relief.
It is what happens when the blood clot protecting the socket is lost, exposing the bone. It causes a distinctive severe ache, usually starting two to four days afterwards and often radiating to the ear.
It is unpleasant but readily treated. Call us rather than waiting it out.
No, and for a rearmost molar it is often a reasonable choice not to. The trade-off is that adjacent teeth drift, the opposing tooth over-erupts, and bone at the site resorbs.
Planning replacement before the extraction is easier than revisiting it years later.
If bleeding does not settle with firm pressure, if pain increases rather than decreases after the third day, if swelling worsens, or if you develop a fever.
Facial swelling with difficulty swallowing or breathing requires immediate hospital attention rather than a dental appointment.
Choosing Civic Gentle Dental Care standard means choosing a practice built on deep clinical expertise and a genuine commitment to patient care.
Our dedicated team provides fully personalised treatment plans, combining advanced modern techniques with the accuracy and craftsmanship of our specialised in-house ceramic laboratory. We are focused on achieving the highest standard of aesthetic and functional outcomes for your smile, ensuring your experience is comfortable, gentle, and transparent at every step.
We offer interest-free payment plans to help make your treatment more manageable.
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Replacement of the extracted tooth.
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