Tooth Extraction
A dental extraction (also referred to as tooth extraction or informally, tooth pulling) is the removal of teeth from the dental alveolus (socket) in the alveolar bone in situations where a tooth is beyond saving. Dental extraction is one of the most common reasons why people see an Emergency Dentist.
What are the reasons of tooth extraction?
The most common reason for extraction is tooth damage due to breakage or decay. There are additional reasons for tooth extraction, if your dentist or Emergency Dentist recommends this treatment, it is likely that you will have one of the following problems:
- Teeth with root fracture due to trauma
- Teeth with fracture lines due to trauma
- A broken tooth, or one that is irreparable
- A decaying tooth, or a tooth that cannot be saved with endodontics
- Wisdom teeth removal (wisdom teeth themselves being painful or damaging the next-door tooth due to their odd position).
- Wisdom teeth removal (wisdom teeth themselves being painful or damaging the next-door tooth due to their odd position).
- Teeth may need removal because they are poorly positioned in the mouth (such as impacted teeth), or in preparation for orthodontic treatment.
Can you get emergency tooth removal?
If there is an emergency or infection related to a tooth, the sooner it is treated the better. If you believe your tooth is infected, you are in pain or having a swelling, call our Clinic on 0131 629 1158 to schedule an appointment or Book Online
What is the tooth extraction procedure at Emergency Dentist Edinburgh?
- The type of treatment needed to remove a tooth largely depends on where the tooth is located. During the consultation appointment, the dentist will evaluate X-rays and discuss the treatment options with you.
- Before the operation, the procedure will be explained to you, you will be given a local anaesthetic injection to numb the area around the tooth so that the treatment is carried out comfortably and to make the patient more relaxed and at ease. You’ll feel some pressure just before the tooth is removed, as your dentist or oral surgeon needs to widen the tooth socket by rocking the tooth back and forth.