Whether it’s a simple or complex extraction, we can help.
Several reasons extractions may be necessary include:
Here at Olive Tree Dental, we will always strive to make your extraction experience streamlined and pain-free. We understand that a tooth extraction might sound like something to be worried about – believe us when we say that patients are so often pleasantly surprised at just how easy the procedure is to undergo.
A tooth extraction can:
Stop unpleasant symptoms relating to infection, disease, and decay.
Pave the way for tooth replacement treatment in the future.
Stop an infection spreading to other teeth.
First Treatment Visit
Your first appointment is when we will diagnose the need for an extraction.
If you are a new patient to Olive Tree Dental a new patient exam is carried out first to ensure you are dentally fit for the treatment. A comprehensive assessment is then undertaken. X-rays and clinical photos are taken to ensure a bespoke treatment plan is created.
If this is an emergency appointment, we may deem it necessary and possible to perform the extraction right away. If this isn’t possible, it will be performed at a second appointment. Should you require a surgical extraction, this will also be at a second appointment with one of our experiences Oral Surgeons.
Second Treatment Visit
Your Dentist or Oral Surgeon will numb the area with local anaesthetic, and gently extract the tooth. If your procedure is surgical, your surgeon may need to make an incision around the gum to ease the tooth out of its socket. The area is thoroughly cleaned, and gauze is applied to help stop the bleeding. In some cases, dissolvable stiches may be required.
Aftercare
Avoid hot food/drinks whilst your tooth is still numb due to the risk of a burning sensation around the area. Warm salt water rinses are recommended to keep the area clean. Try to avoid any overexertion in the couple of days after the procedure, as you may disrupt the blood clot.
If you have had teeth that have been causing crowding in your mouth (such as wisdom teeth), these do not need to be replaced. However, teeth that are fundamental for functions like chewing should be replaced, in the interests of your quality of life and oral health. We will talk you through the options we offer for replacing gaps in your smile, so that you can go forward post-extraction with an optimistic mindset about your oral health, and your smile.
Yes, providing this is pre-arranged and the Dentist has enough time allocated during the appointment. Effectively you will have the extraction then an immediate denture will be placed. The process includes; a mould of the teeth being taken, the prescription is then sent to the laboratory and the bespoke immediate denture will then be made to measure and placed in the gap where the extraction has taken place.
We offer conscious (intravenous) sedation for patients who need a helping hand relaxing before their treatment. This type of sedation induces feelings of complete relaxation within a matter of seconds. Once under sedation, you will be conscious, with the capacity to communicate with your dentist during the procedure. It’s a highly successful technique for breaking down the anxiety barrier that can stop many nervous patients from going ahead with treatment.
It’s completely normal to want to know the answer to this question. The good news is that as you are numbed with local anaesthetic prior to treatment, you shouldn’t feel anything during the procedure. Once the anaesthetic has worn off, you may feel a mild and dull ache, which can be easily managed with OTC painkillers.
Please see our fee guide to view detailed costs of a tooth extraction Olive Tree Dental. As an initial indication, our prices start from £159 per tooth; we believe everyone should have access to successful and effective tooth extraction treatment – that’s why we offer 0% finance* to help you spread the cost of treatment.
As we are a member-based practice, we reward patients who prioritise their oral health and hygiene, by offering 10% off treatments, when you become an Olive Tree Dental member, and selecting one of our many affordable plans.
Our prices are set with the following in mind:
We cannot comment on what other practices in Reading offer, each practice is different, but we value the trust our patients place in our hands. Rest assured at Olive Tree Dental we treat our patients with the utmost care and our aim is to have you smiling confidently.
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