Dental Extractions in Canberra
If a tooth cannot be saved through other means, the gentle dental team at Shine Dentists is skilled in carrying out extractions. There are many reasons that tooth removal may be necessary:
- Advanced decay
- Certain medical conditions
- Damage from trauma
- Impacted wisdom teeth
- Loose teeth caused by periodontal disease
- To align other teeth with orthodontics
Preparing for Your Procedure
To determine if an extraction is necessary, an X-ray is taken to make the best possible plan for removal. If an abscess is found to be present, you will complete a course of antibiotics before extraction. We discuss your medical history and whether sedation is necessary. There are two types of extraction:
Simple extraction. Performed with local anaesthetic, then pulled out with pressure only – no pain.
Surgical extraction. Completed for teeth below the gum line, partially showing through the gums or that have broken off at the gums. A local anaesthetic is administered, the tooth exposed and then removed.
When the procedure is finished, a swab is placed at the extraction site to form a blood clot. We are happy to inform you of any post-extraction advice or tips that will help you.
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