You may have some anxiety about your extraction but rest assured that we always strive to provide gentle and comfortable treatment.
A simple extraction is performed when the tooth’s crown is visible above the gum line, and your dentist can easily remove the tooth using local anaesthesia and routine extraction instruments.
A surgical extraction is performed when a tooth is broken or impacted. Your dentist will make a small incision in your gum to remove the tooth before stitching the site closed.
Your healing time depends on how complicated your extraction was and how closely you follow your dentist’s aftercare instructions.
Spitting or drinking with a straw can displace the clot, so they should be avoided until the area is fully healed. Over-the-counter or prescription painkillers can help manage discomfort until the swelling and tenderness subsides, and the tissue where your tooth used to be begins to shrink and heal.
Dental extractions are sometimes avoidable with preventative and restorative dentistry. If you notice something is wrong, including swelling and discomfort, call on us on 020 8441 4213. Your quick action gives us the opportunity to save your tooth.
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Read MoreWe are very pleased to inform our patients that we will be opening on the 22nd June. Initially our aim will be to help those individuals with acute and urgent dental matters and gradually transition to introducing routine dental care. The direction and speed of this change will ultimately be determined by guidance from our governing bodies. We appreciate that many of our patients have been very understanding during this difficult period and we are absolutely thrilled that we are able to start helping those in need of assistance.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic we have been working very hard to establish and introduce a new patient journey which encompasses social distancing and other additional safety measures.
Prior to your appointment we would recommend you familiarise yourself with the changes by clicking here. In addition it is necessary for all patients to fill out an up-to-date COVID-19 questionnaire which can be download here. Please kindly complete and return to enquiries@barnetdental.co.uk before your appointment.
Please contact us on 0208 441 4213 to book your next appointment or to receive some advice regarding an urgent dental matter. Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you soon.
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East Barnet Village Dental Practice