Tooth Extractions

Signs You Might Need a Tooth Removed

Tooth extractions is typically recommended when a tooth cannot be saved with restorative treatments such as fillings, crowns, or root canal therapy. A tooth may need to be extracted if the following occurs:

• Severe decay or damage beyond repair

• Advanced periodontal disease

• Infection or abscess

• Orthodontic correction

• Malpositioned teeth

• Fractured teeth or roots

• Impacted teeth

Our Toorak dentists will carefully assess your condition and only recommend extractions if it is truly necessary for your health and comfort. The dentist may advise to have a tooth extracted after careful examination and treatment—often taking x-rays to understand the shape and position of the tooth and surrounding bone before extracting the tooth. Based on the degree of difficulty, a dentist may refer you to a specialist called an oral surgeon.

The Extraction Process with Our Toorak Dentist

At Toorak Village Dental Care, we follow a careful and minimally invasive approach to tooth removal. Here’s what you can expect during the procedure:

1. Thorough Assessment

We begin with a complete dental exam, including X-rays, to determine the condition of the tooth and surrounding bone. This helps us decide if extraction is necessary and how best to approach it.

2. Numbing and Pain Relief

Before the procedure, we use a local anaesthetic to numb the area, ensuring you feel no pain during the extraction. For nervous patients or complex extractions, we can discuss additional sedation options.

3. Gentle Extraction

Using precise instruments and a gentle technique, our Toorak dentist will carefully loosen the tooth and remove it with minimal trauma to surrounding tissues. Our focus is always on your comfort and a smooth recovery.

4. Post-Extraction Care

We provide detailed aftercare instructions to help with healing, including how to manage any discomfort, prevent infection, and promote fast recovery. In most cases, recovery takes just a few days with proper care.

A certain amount of pain and discomfort is to be expected following an extraction, but it can be minimised with pain killers and ice packs applied to the face for 15 minutes at a time. Discomfort should lessen within three days to two weeks.

Replace Missing Teeth After Extractions in Toorak

If the extracted tooth was permanent and visible, we’ll help you explore suitable replacement options. Leaving a gap can affect your bite, shift other teeth, or lead to bone loss over time. We offer natural-looking, long-lasting solutions such as dental implants to restore both function and appearance.

Why Choose Toorak Village Dental Care?

Our clinic is known for its gentle approach, personalised care, and modern facilities. We take the time to explain your treatment options, ease any anxiety, and deliver quality care with a calm, friendly touch. Patients choose us for: experienced dentists trained in surgical and routine extractions, a supportive environment for anxious patients, modern digital imaging for accurate diagnosis, convenient Toorak Village location, and HICAPS and flexible payment options available. Your comfort and wellbeing are our priority every step of the way.

Book Your Appointment Today Today

If you’re experiencing dental pain, infection, or crowding, don’t wait for symptoms to get worse. Our team at Toorak Village Dental Care is here to assess your needs and provide the best treatment solution, including safe, gentle tooth extraction in Toorak. Call us or book online today!