🦷 Tooth & wisdom tooth extraction
We extract a tooth when it cannot be saved, or remove an impacted wisdom tooth that causes pain or infection — under local anaesthesia, with a plan to replace the tooth if needed.
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When is an extraction needed?
- A tooth too decayed or broken to restore.
- An impacted or tilted wisdom tooth causing pain or repeated infection.
- Orthodontic reasons, or severe loosening from gum disease.
After the extraction
- Bite on the gauze for 30–45 minutes.
- No rinsing, straws or smoking for the first 24 hours.
- Cold compresses on the cheek on the first day, and soft, cool food.
- After 24 hours, rinse gently with warm salt water.
When to contact your dentist
If bleeding continues despite pressure, pain gets much worse after day three (this may be a dry socket), or you develop fever or increasing swelling.
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Frequently asked questions
Do wisdom teeth always need to be removed?
Not always — if it has erupted properly and is easy to clean there is no need. We remove it if it is impacted and causing problems or damaging the tooth in front.
What is a dry socket?
Loss of the blood clot from the extraction site, causing strong pain 2–4 days later; it is easily treated at the clinic.
When can I replace the tooth after an extraction?
It depends on the replacement; implants are usually placed after 2–3 months, and sometimes immediately in selected cases.
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🩺 Medically reviewed by: Dr. Mohammad Alshami (Dentist — Oral Surgery & Dental Implants) and Dr. Sohaib Alshami (Surgeon — Aesthetic Medicine) · Last reviewed: 2026-10-02
This information is for general education and does not replace an examination or medical consultation.