Tooth Extraction Singapore
Tooth extraction is a common dental procedure that permanently removes a tooth that is beyond recovery.
Tooth extraction is a common dental procedure that permanently removes a tooth that is beyond recovery.
Tooth extraction is necessary to prevent pain and swelling, or to remove severely infected or decayed tooth. If a tooth is too loose, extraction may be the only option. Orthodontic treatment may also require extractions of certain teeth, usually the premolars and wisdom teeth.
Tooth extraction can be painful, but it is usually not excruciating. The amount of pain you experience will depend on the type of extraction and your overall health. If you have a simple extraction, your dentist will use a local anesthetic to numb the area. This will prevent you from feeling any pain during the procedure. You may still feel some pressure or discomfort, but it should not be severe.
If you have a more complex extraction, your dentist may use a general anesthetic. This will put you to sleep during the procedure, so you will not feel any pain at all.
After the extraction, you may experience some pain and swelling. This is normal and should go away within a few days. Your dentist will prescribe pain medication to help you manage the pain.
This is a fee estimate & subject to change. Please check with your clinician for an exact fee based on your unique clinical condition.
Tooth decay/ Gum disease/ Overcrowding/ Impaction/ Trauma
Our dentist will take an X-ray of the patient’s tooth to evaluate the curvature and angle of the tooth’s root.
Local anesthetic is applied. Once it has numbed the area, the surgeon will begin the extraction. The tooth may be removed in several pieces.
The wound will be stitched up. A thick layer of gauze will then be placed over the extracted area. The patient should bite down on the gauze to absorb the blood and start the clotting process.
The numbness from the local anesthetic should wear off after a few hours. If the numbness persists, please contact us. We will also prescribe painkillers and anti-inflammatory medication after the procedure.
Mild facial swelling in the area of the extraction is a normal side effect. To reduce the swelling, you may apply ice to the face.
After the extraction, the gauze must remain in place for at least 20–30 minutes to exert pressure on the wound and stop bleeding. Replace the gauze whenever it becomes soaked with blood. The bleeding will likely last for 1–2 hours after the extraction.
It is important to drink plenty of fluids and consume soft foods. You can chew on the side opposite from the extraction site until the wound has fully healed.
To ensure that the wound heals properly, it is important to avoid agitating the area. This means avoiding the following:
It is important to continue to brush and floss as per normal, but be careful not to agitate the extraction area. Following the surgery, you can rinse with warm salt water (half a teaspoon of salt and 1 cup of water) every few hours.
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