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Dental Surgeries & Tooth Extraction
When treatment requires removal, precision matters.
When a damaged, painful or problematic tooth needs surgical treatment or removal, SmilePlug provides careful dental assessment and treatment designed around your individual needs. Our approach begins with understanding the condition of the tooth, your oral health and the appropriate treatment pathway before proceeding.
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DENTAL SURGERY
What Is Dental Surgery and Tooth Extraction?
Dental surgery refers to procedures performed to treat conditions affecting the teeth, gums and other structures of the mouth. Tooth extraction is one type of dental surgical procedure in which a dentist removes a tooth from its socket.
Dentists generally aim to preserve natural teeth whenever they can. However, when a tooth is severely damaged, extensively decayed, impacted, fractured or affected by certain dental conditions, removal may sometimes be recommended.
An extraction is therefore not simply about removing a tooth. The important first step is determining why the tooth is causing a problem and whether removal is the appropriate treatment.
When Might Tooth Extraction Be Recommended?
Your dentist may discuss extraction when a tooth cannot be adequately treated or when removing it is considered the appropriate way to address a dental problem.
Severe Tooth Decay
When extensive decay has damaged the tooth beyond what restorative treatment can reasonably repair.
Broken or Fractured Teeth
When a tooth is severely fractured or damaged and cannot be predictably restored.
Impacted Teeth
When a tooth has not erupted properly or is trapped beneath the gum or bone.
Advanced Gum Disease
Severe periodontal disease can compromise the structures supporting a tooth.
Repeated Dental Problems
A tooth that repeatedly causes significant problems may sometimes require removal after assessment.
Orthodontic Treatment
In certain orthodontic situations, extraction may be considered as part of a broader treatment plan.
Not every painful or damaged tooth needs to be extracted. Your dentist will assess the tooth and discuss the available treatment options with you.
What Is the Difference Between a Simple and Surgical Extraction?
Simple Extraction
Many teeth can be removed using dental instruments once the tooth has been adequately numbed.
Surgical Extraction
Some teeth require a more involved procedure. Surgical removal may be necessary when a tooth is below the gum, only partially erupted, broken near or below the gum line, or has roots that make straightforward removal difficult.
Your dentist will determine the appropriate approach after assessing the tooth and surrounding structures.
What Happens During a Tooth Extraction?
Assessment
Your dentist examines the tooth and surrounding oral structures and determines the appropriate treatment approach.
Preparation
The procedure and what to expect are explained before treatment. Relevant medical information and medications should also be discussed with your dentist.
Local Anaesthesia
The affected area is numbed before the extraction. Depending on the procedure and clinical circumstances, other forms of sedation may sometimes be discussed.
Tooth Removal
The dentist carefully loosens and removes the tooth. More complex extractions may require an incision or other surgical steps.
Aftercare
Your dentist provides instructions for protecting the extraction site and supporting healing.
Wisdom Tooth Removal
Wisdom teeth are the final molars to develop. Sometimes they become impacted, partially erupt, or create recurring problems that require assessment and possible removal.
Depending on their position and condition, wisdom teeth may sometimes require surgical removal rather than a straightforward extraction.
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Book an appointmentWhat Is Recovery Like After Tooth Extraction?
Some discomfort, swelling and minor bleeding can occur after an extraction. The amount and duration of recovery vary depending on the tooth and complexity of the procedure.
Protect the Extraction Site
A blood clot forms in the socket and plays an important role in healing. Avoid disturbing the area immediately after the procedure.
Follow Your Aftercare Instructions
Your dentist will give you specific instructions based on your procedure.
Be Careful While Eating
Soft foods may be more comfortable during the early recovery period, and hot foods or drinks should be avoided while numbness is still present.
Know When to Seek Help
Persistent bleeding, severe or worsening pain, significant swelling, fever or discharge should be discussed promptly with your dental provider.
EXPERIENCING A DENTAL PROBLEM?
The Right Treatment Starts With the Right Assessment.
Whether you're dealing with pain, a broken tooth, a problematic wisdom tooth or a tooth your dentist has recommended for removal, the next step is understanding what is happening and what treatment is appropriate.
Does Every Problematic Tooth Need to Be Extracted?
Not necessarily.
Depending on the condition of the tooth, your dentist may consider restorative or other treatment options before recommending removal. Treatments such as fillings, root canal treatment or crowns may sometimes be used to preserve a tooth when clinically appropriate.
The goal is not simply to remove a tooth. It is to determine the treatment that best addresses the problem and supports your oral health.
Dental Care Built Around Your Needs
Careful Assessment
Your treatment begins with understanding your dental concern before a treatment approach is determined.
Patient-Focused Care
We aim to make the treatment journey clear, comfortable and easy to understand.
Modern Clinical Environment
SmilePlug provides dental care in a contemporary clinical setting designed around patient experience.
Care Across Our Locations
SmilePlug provides dental services across Ikeja, Lekki and Abuja.
Removing a Tooth Is Sometimes the Beginning, Not the End.
If a tooth needs to be removed, it is also important to consider what happens afterwards.
Depending on your situation, your dentist may discuss options for replacing a missing tooth, such as a dental implant, bridge or other appropriate restoration.
Your treatment plan should consider both the immediate problem and the long-term health and function of your smile.
Patient guidance
Frequently Asked Questions About Tooth Extraction & Dental Surgery
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Your Oral Health Deserves the Right Treatment.
If you're experiencing dental pain, dealing with a damaged tooth or have been advised that extraction may be necessary, start with an assessment. SmilePlug can help you understand the condition of your tooth and the treatment options available to you.