Extracting a tooth is sometimes necessary for a tooth that is decayed or damaged beyond repair.
Our professional team of dentists work hard to make sure all patients having teeth removed are as comfortable as possible.
Why might I need to have a tooth extracted?
If a tooth is badly damaged it will need to be removed to reduce pain and avoid infection. If a patient’s mouth is ‘crowded’ with too many teeth, a tooth may also need to be removed. This will preserve oral health along with the patient’s ability to speak and chew properly.
What does tooth extraction involve?
During a simple tooth extraction, your dentist will numb the affected tooth with a local anaesthetic. The tooth will then be removed from its socket with dental forceps. In the majority of cases, this should only take a few minutes.
A surgical extraction may be required for teeth that have broken off around the gumline. A surgical extraction is a slightly more complex procedure. It may require more time, a small incision in the gum before removal of the tooth and stitches to aid healing afterwards. This is still carried out using anaesthetics, and so during the operation, your dentist will aim to ensure you are pain-free and as comfortable as possible.
Does tooth extraction hurt?
Tooth extraction is done under local anaesthetic to keep the patient from feeling any pain. Nervous patients may also opt for sedation. Any discomfort during recovery can be treated with over-the-counter pain medication. A cold compress may also be applied to the side of your face.
What is the recovery time for tooth extraction?
You may experience a small amount of bleeding and some swelling in the days following extraction. This should disappear within a week, with any stitches falling out after 2-4 weeks.
Sophie has been my dentist for the past 3 years, I wouldn't go to anybody else - she is amazing! She always takes the time to discuss all options and constantly make you feel at ease throughout your treatment. All the staff at Beaumont are very helpful and friendly; you are always greeted with a smile. Their professionalism and attention to detail is excellent. I would highly recommend this practice!
Had a first time appointment with Sophie and the other dental nurses last week & they were all lovely. Amazing service as they got us in quite fast & also was great with the kids. Very clean and tidy dentist, everyone was so polite.Also had a hygienist appointment this afternoon where Molly was the nurse looking after me who was just as nice and polite as the rest of them.Great work guys your smashing it.Thank you Beaumont
I’ve been so impressed with everyone at Beaumont Dental - the reception team are always so friendly and welcoming and I find the appointment reminders really helpful. Sophie has been my dentist for almost 10 years now and I can’t imagine ever trusting anyone else with my teeth. She’s amazing - it’s like seeing a friend. I never thought I’d say I look forward to going to the dentist but I genuinely do! I always know she’ll be honest with me and do the best for me. I now have an 18 month old son and the whole team have been brilliant with him. I can’t recommend Beaumont Dental highly enough.
Very fortunate to have Sophie as a dentist in this practice .The receptionists at the dental practice were welcoming and made my visit easier as all form filling had been completed before my visit. Sophie the dentist was very thorough with her examination taking X-rays and discussing them with me and identifying areas where treatment would be required . Treatment options were available and she explained these to me enabling me to make informed choices of the way forward with my treatment . A hygienist is also available at the practice offering good advice too.Altogether a good practice which I am happy to recommend to others .
Been a patient of DR Sophie for a few years now.I couldn’t recommend her or the practise enough, if your looking for a team who genuinely cares about your health and doesn’t judge your history then this is the practise to join. Very empathetic and do a excellent job regardless of what you need doing.Thanks again for the great serviceSee you in 6 monthsKind regardsRory
Brilliant patient experience with Sophie! She’s great with my daughter who loves going to see her & now my son too. Sophie makes us all feel at ease & always offers some great real advice for a young family. The reception staff are also so friendly & helpful. I can’t fault it!
Sophie did such an amazing job on my smile. The whole progress was brilliant from start to finish. I can't recommend her and the team enough! Thank you for giving me my confidence back just in time for my wedding!
The easiest review I have ever written if only I could give out 10 stars. Having Sophie as my dentist has completely changed everything, I was never always very happy with my smile and I hid my teeth In photographs for many years. I always knew that I needed work to fix it and give me confidence in my appearance. I was booked to see Sophie and she made me feel so relaxed and excited about the journey to a better smile. I had Invisalign treatment and from start to finish it was literally fantastic I cannot thank Sophie enough. Every visit to the dentist during my treatment was like catching up with friends they made me feel so welcome and it was amazing watching my smile transform so much over such a short space of time. Thank you so much Sophie you have really changed my life and I will always be forever grateful to you. I get so many comments off friends and customers in my job about my smile and it’s you that made this all happen. A fantastic practice run by fantastic people with fantastic employees.
Always the best service at Beaumont with Dr Sophie. I feel in the safest hands and wouldn’t go anywhere else for my dental care. The reception team are so helpful and friendly too, making bookings and anything else I need, including hygienist appointments, products etc a breeze. Highly recommended!
Having a filling on my front tooth, normally the injection causes discomfort, however this time I felt no pain Naveen the dentist used a technique of pulling my lip. I felt Nothing! Absolutely NothingThank you so much.
A very welcoming dental practice!I first came across the practice through getting invisalign with Asim and couldn't be happier with my results. The whole process was really easy and I was always greeted with a huge smile. I now have regular check ups and hygiene appointments at the clinic. Everyone I've met here have been so friendly and make you feel extremely comfortable while having procedures. Highly recommend!
I can’t fault Beaumont Dental! If you’re looking to get the smile you’ve always wanted, look no further. Asim has always made me feel comfortable and kept me well informed through every treatment and the whole process of my Invisalign. He never does anything by halves, everything is finished to the highest standard and he always makes sure you’re 100% happy with the finished results.
I went to see Asim after he was highly recommended by my friend. At my consultation everything was explained to me in detail but I wasn’t rushed into making any decisions. Asim’s work spoke for itself and so I decided to go ahead with treatment.I couldn’t be happier with my end result and the service I have received throughout!
Brilliant Dentist practice, friendly, hi tech and most importantly great value!I was booked in with Dr Mahmood - who did a great job on my teeth! He was very patient and was very informative when giving advice.I have had bad experiences previously in the past with other dental surgeries. However, I can highly recommend this practice with absolute great confidence!
Dr Asim is an incredible clinician providing the highest level or care to his patients, amazing experience, needed a front tooth filling and can't tell it's even there, fantastic job.
I've had some work done over a couple of years at Beaumont Dental and Asim and the staff have been absolutely amazing. Asim's eye for detail and meticulousness is exceptional.The staff are friendly, patient and very accommodating. I would Highly recommend their services and cannot thank them enough!
Can’t thank Asim enough for giving me the smile I’ve always wanted. Super easy experience from start to finish, the best dentist I could’ve asked for. Highly recommend.
Brilliant service from these guys from the second you walk in the door. Always a friendly welcome at reception and the treatment is second to none. Excellent attention to detail. Currently working through Invisalign and really pleased with the progress.
Can’t speak highly enough of Asim, I found his page on Instagram and was able to communicate with him through video chat during lockdown. I was recommended invisalign and couldn’t be happier with the treatment. Asim made the whole process so easy and is always available for any questions. The regular visits to the practice ensure that everything is perfect and that you end up with the results you want. Thanks again!
