When a painful tooth may need removal
A badly decayed tooth, a fracture below the gum or repeated infection may make extraction an option. Wisdom tooth pain can also come from inflamed gum around a partly erupted tooth, not necessarily a tooth that must be removed. An examination is needed to distinguish these problems.
Assessment before extraction
Tell us about swelling, difficulty opening your mouth, blood-thinning medicines and your medical history. An X-ray may be needed to assess the roots and nearby structures. We discuss tooth-saving alternatives where appropriate, explain consent and agree the price before any procedure.
Same-day removal where clinically suitable
A straightforward extraction may be possible on the day using local anaesthetic. For wisdom tooth inflammation, cleaning the area or other initial care may be more appropriate. Complex wisdom teeth may need referral, particularly where surgical access or proximity to a nerve requires specialist assessment. Not every tooth can be removed at the first visit.
Plan for recovery
Before you leave, we explain how to protect the blood clot, manage bleeding and look after the socket. Follow the dentist’s individual aftercare instructions. Contact us for persistent bleeding or worsening pain; feeling better does not mean the socket has fully healed.