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Teeth Removal in Huntingdale, Melbourne | Tooth-n-Gum Dental
While it is always preferable to keep your natural teeth for as long as possible, sometimes it is inevitable that teeth must be removed for any of the following reasons:
- Damage or injury to the tooth.
- Advanced tooth decay.
- Infection of the tooth.
- Tooth has become impacted.
- Advanced gum disease.
- Orthodontic reasons where your one or more teeth need to be removed to have the braces.
If a tooth cannot be saved or is causing disruption or damage to other teeth then it must be removed. Mostly this is a simple procedure that can be done in the dental chair under a local anesthetic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tooth removal, or tooth extraction, is a procedure where a damaged, infected, or problematic tooth is removed to protect your oral health.
Tooth removal may be recommended if a tooth is severely damaged, affected by advanced decay, infected, impacted, or causing problems with surrounding teeth.
No, tooth extraction isn’t painful when done by a professional. At Tooth-n-Gum Dental, tooth extractions are typically performed under local anaesthetic to help ensure the procedure is as comfortable as possible.
A simple tooth extraction takes between 20 and 60 minutes, depending on the condition and complexity of the tooth being removed. However, a surgical extraction may take more time.
Yes, absolutely. Often, removing a severely infected tooth can help eliminate pain and prevent the infection from spreading.
Most patients return to normal activities within a few days, while the extraction site typically heals within 1 to 2 weeks. It may take 3 to 6 months for complete bone healing.
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