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Teeth Extractions/Removal Gold Coast

Does my tooth need extraction?

At smile more Dental we make every effort to try and save your tooth as far as possible. Nevertheless, some teeth still do require to be taken out and teeth extractions is a essential service that becomes frequently necessary. Like for example very loose teeth, or wisdom teeth that are crowding other teeth or causing difficulties with mouth opening or repeated infections., or the teeth that have broken or cracked to the point beyond being able to be repaired or restored. Our dentist will make careful diagnosis, consider all options and let you make an informed choice before deciding to go ahead with the extraction. Click here to talk to our friendly staff if you have questions regarding or needing a tooth extracted

Why is a dental Xray necessary before tooth extraction in Australia.

For any tooth extraction, it is a requirement ot have a Xray taken of the tooth before getting it taken out by a dentist. Xray gives a valuable information , helps dentist rule out unusula pathology under the root and provides valuable insight into shape and structure of the roots. Tooth roots are generally twice the length of the visible part of the tooth above gum line. roots work like posts in the bone to hold the tooth anchored. they can be twisted, can have a bulge, can be fused to each other, or can sometimes be fused to neighbouring teeth. Xray heps the dentist to decide what instruments will be needs and what forces need to be applied depending on difficulty level of extraction. It helps the clinician to plan for the extraction . Xrays also serve as a record of pathology that necessitated removal of that tooth, for any future reference. Here on the Gold Coast in our Smile more Dental Clinic , it costs only $40 to take a dental X-ray. In some cases we can arrange for full mouth Xray that can be bulk billed under Medicare. Click Here if you would like to book an appointment at Smile More Dental . Our friendly front desk team will be happy to assist

Can we do dental extractions for children?

At Smile More Dental, we routinely perform dental extractions for children whenever it become necessary. Depending on child's ability to cope with the emotional trauma of having a tooth taken out while being awake, we can either have extraction done at our practice or use one of the Paediatric Dental Services in the Gold Coast. Most patients we have teeth taken out in the chair while being awake and only have a local aesthetic, prefer to do it willingly and is an informed choice. If you express any preference to get it done by a specialist, we will then arrange for you to visit a trusted pediatric dentist in Gold Coast or you can choose your own paediatric dental office . We will then arrange for all xrays and the tests necessary which will help Paediatric Dentist on the day of consultation. We will also pass on any notes on our observation. If a child and parents choose to get extractions done under local anaesthetic at our practice, our dentist and staff will carefully guide your child into receiving the aesthetic and provide after care counselling at each step. Topical aesthetic gel helps alleviate most of the pain of injection. We also prefer not to use the words that mention needles. We give child an idea of how the aesthetic is going to make feel the part of the mouth very numb and strange. When receiving a needle it is mostly the fear of unknown and also the fear of a strange feeling since most children have never had a local anaesthetic before or this could be the first time of receiving dental local anaesthetic. Careful guidance into the procedure mostly alleviates most fears and lets the child cope with the procedure.

Wisdom teeth extractions at our gold Coast Smile More Dental Practice

While some wisdom teeth can be extracted under local anaesthetic in dental chair, some may require referral to the Oral surgeon, depending on difficulty level . At Smile More Dental Practice in Gold Coast, our dentists evaluate the need for referral or possibility of having the extraction done safely at our clinic. Wisdom tooth removal will need full mouth Xray taken at a prior date, any premedication to be arranged at a prior to the procedure and all [possible outcomes. Choice is again given to the patient after giving all information. Click here to book for consultation and possible removal of wisdom tooth at Smile More Dental
Tooth extraction aftercare.
Immediately after tooth extraction, follow any individual instruction given by your dentist. Follow instructions by your dentist for medication for pain relief or antibitics. Do not rinse your mouth ideally for 24 hours and in some cases up to 48 hours. do not use any fizzy carbonated drinks . Cold water or ice cold plain water is the best drink after for up to 24 hours after extraction Drink with sipping from a cup and avoid using any kind of straws. Avoid any major pressure changes in the mouth. If dentist has mentioned about avoiding sneezing or any nasal congestion, follow those instructions closely. Avoid spitting out or rinsing out as that may lead to continuation of bleeding. Avoid hard food or any food that can physically damge the wound and make it bleed again especially while it is numb from local anaesthetic. Choose soft and cold food to eat during first 24 hours. Use extra gauz given by your dentist to create a pressure pack if you notice any unexpected bleeding after extraction. Extraction wounds are not expected to bleed after first 20 minutes after extraction although small amount of red saliva and mild taste of blood may be noticed. Avoid smoking and alcohol. Avoid damaging lip and tongue with chewing or constantly checking on the numbed parts of the mouth. anaesthetic may take up to few hours until the effect of anaesthetic wears off. Avoid any mechanical pressure with a toothbrush or hard food in the area. Any unexplained pain or unexplained bleeding that causes clots to form in the mouth need to be imeediately taken care by the dentist or a 24 hour medical/hospital facilities. Keep biting on a clean gauze or a tea bag while waiting to see the emergency dental service. Generally local pressure can stop any kind of bleeding at least until help arrives. After first 24 hours to 48 hours(as specified by your dentist) of the tooth extraction dilute warm salty water can be used to gently rinse the area. making sure that does not cause the wound to start bleeding. Keep the area clean and gently brush around other teeth as the extraction wound will be bound to be very tender for few days. Attend your next appointment for follow up after tooth extraction and get stitches /sutures removed if any that need removing.
What is a dry socket after tooth extraction? Will I get it?
Dry socket is a condition where healing of extraction wound is delayed because of loss of blood clot from the socket before the wound starts to heal. This is leading cause of pain after about second to third days of extraction. Will all medications and proper after care, pain after extraction generally subsides within two to three days. But if you notice that the pain is getting worse rather than better after the second day, it signals that you could be having a dry socket. Dry socket needs attention by the dentist. Call our office on 0756270655 if you need to be seen. Although it is unpredictable to say whether a patient will get a dry socket after tooth extraction, certain factors can make a person more susceptible to having it. examples are, smoking, using alcohol, rinsing mouth hard after extraction or constantly spitting out, which leads early loss of blood clot. This leaves the bone base of the socket exposed to air, food, liquids and all other irritants causing immense pain and delayed healing. Overthe counter pain relief medication may be advised by your dentist after cleaning the wound during the appointment and checking if any food or foreign particles have lodged into the dental extraction socket.