Extractions in White Hills

Having a tooth extracted may feel like you’re losing a part of yourself, but at Whitehills Dental Practice, we’ll be right by your side during this procedure. We’ll do whatever we can to save your natural tooth, but if extraction is the best option for your oral and overall health, we’re here to help.

And if your wisdom teeth need to come out, we perform gentle extractions to reduce discomfort and protect your healthy smile.

When Is an Extraction Necessary?

Several dental issues may require us to remove one or more of your teeth. Before performing an extraction, we’ll explain the procedure to you; if necessary, we’ll discuss whether a single-tooth dental implant, implant-supported bridge or partial denture can fill the gap in your smile.

Extractions are necessary for:

• Wisdom teeth
• Impacted teeth
• Severely decayed teeth
• Overcrowded teeth
• Fractured or broken teeth
• Dental trauma
• Unsuccessful root canal treatment

Many tooth extractions are routine procedures, but sometimes a tooth isn’t easily accessible because it’s impacted below the gumline or not fully erupted. Fortunately, our experienced dental team performs surgical extractions in our White Hills clinic.

The surgical extraction procedure includes the following steps:

• Anaesthesia — We’ll make you comfortable with local anaesthesia before treatment.
• Incision — Then, we’ll make an incision in your gums to expose the tooth.
• Sectioning — If necessary, we’ll cut the tooth into smaller pieces to make removing it easier.
• Removal — We’ll remove all parts of the tooth and clean the area.
• Stitching — After repositioning your gums, we’ll place stitches to help you heal faster.

Recovering from a Tooth Extraction in White Hills

Once we’ve removed your tooth, following your dentist’s recommendations for proper healing is essential. This will help you avoid further complications.

Here are some recovery tips to consider:

• Manage the bleeding by biting down on gauze.
• Take over-the-counter pain relievers for any discomfort.
• Keep your head elevated and apply ice packs to reduce swelling.
• Avoid smoking or drinking from a straw so you don’t dislodge the blood clot.
• Avoid chewing on the side of the extraction site.
• Eat soft foods like yogurt, eggs, mashed potatoes and oatmeal for the first few days.
• Keep the extraction site clean by rinsing your mouth with warm salt water.

If you need a gentle extraction, or you’re looking for a dentist in White Hills or the surrounding areas of Bendigo, Huntly or Epsom, we will happily assist you! Our experienced dental team will treat you like family and help you achieve the best oral health possible.

To get started, please get in touch with our dental clinic to arrange an appointment.