While many people have had a sore tooth at some point during their lives, in most cases it can be resolved by a filling or a crown.

But if you have a tooth that is eroded by decay or you are preparing for orthodontics, you may need to have a tooth extracted or pulled.

And this can be intimidating, even for adults! But as is the way with most areas of dental care, the more you know about each procedure, the less anxious you will feel.

And at Amsel & Wilkins, while we will try and save every tooth if possible, should your tooth need pulling, our dentist in Banbury can make the experience comfortable for you. Using our state-of-the-art technology and tools, we aim to make all dental experiences as pleasant as possible and will endeavour to look after you and your family with the treatments we offer.

So, with that in mind, what are the different types of dental extraction that our dentist in Banbury can perform? Yes, that’s right, there is more than one type! Read on to find out!

Simple extraction

As the name suggests, this type of extraction is, well, simple and involves the removal of teeth whose crowns are visible in the mouth. This type of extraction is usually performed if you are having braces fitted, are having a wisdom tooth extraction or to prevent overcrowding.

In this instance, our dentist in Banbury will use a local anaesthetic to numb the area and will grasp the tooth to remove it.

During this, it is likely you will feel a sensation of pressure, which is totally normal. Once complete, our team will advise you on pain relief and will advise you on what to look out for in relation to infection.

Surgical extraction

OK, so a surgical extraction is a bit more complicated.

Once again, the clue is in the name and with surgical extractions, there are more tools involved and the procedure can take a little longer.

A surgical extraction is performed when you have a tooth that has broken below the gum line through decay or injury, or alternatively, it is impacted under the gum which is common with wisdom teeth. Should you need this extraction type, you will be numbed with an anaesthetic and our team will need to make precise incisions into your gums to remove the tooth.

To check that the procedure has been successful, we may also need to conduct X-rays to ensure that we have got all of the tooth fragments. And, as is the way with most surgical interventions, we may need to use stitches to close the opened area and to promote healing.

Signs of infection

With both types of extraction, it is important to be able to spot the signs of infection.

These typically involve a foul taste or smell, prolonged discomfort, swelling, feeling nauseated, being physically sick or feeling hot or cold intermittently.

If you notice any of these signs following an extraction, contact our team.