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Following extraction, the incision will be stitched in order for the site to heal effectively.

Saving a tooth from extraction is always your dentist’s first priority. Unfortunately, in some circumstances saving a tooth may not be the best and most effective option.

Although removing a tooth may seem like quite a simple procedure, sometimes extraction can be more complicated than trying to save the tooth. For this reason, the help of an experienced oral surgeon may be necessary.

In many cases, every attempt to save the tooth from extraction will be made. However, in cases where the condition of the tooth is too severe or the location of the tooth requires complex treatment, surgical removal may be the most effective option.

After receiving an X-Ray and once your dentist has examined the area, they will be able to determine whether a dentist can remove the tooth through simple extraction or if the tooth requires surgical removal by a surgeon.

Sometimes when a tooth breaks during simple extraction, or if there are complications during the simple extraction procedure, the patient may need to be referred for surgical extraction. 

The surgical tooth removal procedure Just like all forms of surgery, it is important that you are in good general health and that no existing conditions are going to affect your surgery.

Our surgeon will discuss the procedure with you, and review your general and oral health history. You will also discuss any specific medications you are taking and considerations will be made for patients who are feeling anxious. 

Surgical tooth removal involves an incision being made in the gum and can involve the removal of bone around the tooth in order to provide better access. Often the tooth will need to be sectioned to reduce damage to the adjacent tissue and conserve bone removal.

Once the tooth has been sectioned, the tooth is elevated and extracted. Our surgeon will thoroughly inspect the site to ensure that there are no fragments of bone left behind.

Sharp bone edges will be smoothened to ensure there is no discomfort or complications during and after recovery.

Following extraction, the incision will be stitched in order for the site to heal effectively.

All patients are different and as such, all cases are unique, so the most important thing to remember after your surgery is to closely follow the aftercare instructions of our surgeon.

Immediately after surgery, you will be instructed to bite down on a gauze pad to help reduce bleeding. Avoiding speaking, chewing and drinking during the first two hours after surgery is also advised in order to prevent your stitches from being aggravated.

Room temperature water or cold liquids can be consumed once bleeding has subsided.

Avoid brushing your teeth for 12 hours and when you do begin brushing, avoid the extraction area. Our surgeon will let you know when it’s safe to begin brushing the extraction area.

During this time, you can rinse the area with a diluted solution of room temperature water and salt. Please contact with us if you have any questions or concerns.