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Not every damaged tooth can be saved, and pushing to keep one that’s beyond repair often does more harm than good, allowing infection to spread or nearby teeth to weaken under the strain. At All About Dental, extraction is never the first option we reach for. It’s recommended only once fillings, crowns, and root canal therapy have genuinely been ruled out.
If a tooth has been bothering you and you’re not sure what your options are, request an appointment and we’ll give you a straight answer, not just a recommendation to remove it.
Anxiety about having a tooth pulled is one of the most common concerns we hear, and it’s a fair one. Rather than rushing through the procedure, your dentist walks you through why extraction is the right call for your specific tooth, exactly what will happen during the appointment, and what recovery looks like, all before you’re asked to agree to anything.
There are two types of extraction, and which one applies depends entirely on the tooth. A simple extraction suits a tooth that’s fully visible and easy to reach. A surgical extraction is needed when a tooth has broken below the gumline, hasn’t fully emerged, or sits at an awkward angle, which is common with wisdom teeth. Local anaesthetic is used for both, so what you’ll feel during the procedure is pressure, not pain.
A few things that set our approach apart:
You're Told Everything Upfront
No surprises mid-appointment. You'll know what's involved, what it costs, and what recovery looks like before treatment starts.
Imaging Before Anything Happens
Digital X-rays show exactly how a tooth relates to nearby nerves and bone, which shapes the safest, most precise approach to removing it.
Specialist Support When It's Warranted
Complex surgical cases are handled in partnership with trusted specialists, so you're never getting less expertise than your situation calls for.
Patients often delay extraction far longer than they should, usually out of a mix of anxiety and hoping the problem will settle on its own. It rarely does. Our Dentist in Engadine sees this pattern regularly: pain that’s been managed with painkillers for weeks finally gets addressed, and patients are surprised by how much relief comes almost immediately once the source is gone.
Left untreated, an infected or badly damaged tooth doesn’t stay contained. It can spread infection to neighbouring teeth and gum tissue, contribute to bone loss, and in cases involving overcrowding, actively work against orthodontic treatment you might otherwise be considering. Addressing it promptly is almost always simpler, cheaper, and less painful than waiting.
Some tenderness in the extraction site and nearby teeth is normal for a few days, particularly with hot or cold food and drink. It settles on its own as healing progresses, and your dentist can suggest pain relief if it’s bothering you more than expected.
Simple extractions rarely need more than the rest of the day off. Surgical extractions, like wisdom teeth removal, sometimes call for a day or two, depending on how your body responds and how demanding your usual routine is.
Teeth next to an extraction site can drift toward the gap over months or years if it’s left unfilled, which is why we talk through replacement options where relevant rather than treating the extraction as the end of the conversation.
Stick to soft foods for the first day or two while the site starts to heal, then ease back into your normal diet as it feels comfortable. Hard, crunchy, or very hot foods are worth avoiding early on, since they can disturb healing tissue.
It depends on which tooth was removed. Some gaps have minimal impact, while others can lead to shifting teeth, a changed bite, or gradual bone loss in the jaw. Your dentist will tell you honestly whether replacement matters for your specific case, rather than assuming it always does.
Take control of your smile.
If a tooth’s been causing you pain or you’ve been putting off a problem you know needs attention, don’t wait for it to get worse. Get in touch with All About Dental today, and let’s find the most comfortable way forward for you.
