Extraction

We aim to preserve your natural teeth as much as possible. However, extensively damaged or badly decayed teeth may need to be removed (extracted). We may also recommend extraction to deal with wisdom teeth that are causing problems.

Wisdom teeth can contribute to various dental problems, including overcrowding of the existing teeth, and impaction (the wisdom tooth grows at an angle and butts into the next-door molar or the gum). You may have a local anaesthetic before having a tooth removed (only the local area is numbed). We may offer referral for sedation or general anaesthesia (where you are unconscious) depending on the difficulty of the procedure.