Treatments

Tooth Extraction​

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Last resort – why extract?

When all other treatment options have been ruled out, having your tooth extracted may be the right choice. Don’t stress, although it sounds scary, we’ll make sure it’s an easy experience for you. There are many reasons to extract a tooth - a crowded mouth, wisdom teeth, an infection or a significant risk of infection.

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Crowded mouth

When you have a crowded mouth, your teeth may be too large for your gums or your gums too small to fit all your teeth. You might have a tooth wanting to break through the gum without enough space - this is common with wisdom teeth which often need removing. The tooth extraction will create space and stop your teeth from pushing each other around in your mouth and causing more issues.

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Tooth decay

When you have significant tooth decay, sometimes we can’t heal the infection even with a root canal or antibiotics. When this happens it’s best to remove the tooth and save yourself from bigger problems down the line. Most decayed or infected teeth can be removed without any trouble. When complications do arise a tooth may need to be surgically removed. This can be performed safely within the Team Dental practice and your dentist may need to suture the site afterward.

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Don’t worry

A tooth extraction doesn’t need to be a painful or scary experience. We can comfortably numb the tooth using local anaesthetic and even before administering this, we can use a numbing paste on your gum. With the numbing paste, you’ll hardly even feel the local anaesthetic being applied.
The cost varies depending on the position of the tooth and the degree of difficulty.
Please get in touch to see a friendly Team Dental dentist today.

“We’ll do everything we can to make sure you feel comfortable throughout the process.”

— Neil Johnson
Dentist at Team Dental Whangarei

Healthy, happy smiles.

Emma is amazing!! It's been a while in between my appointments and Emma made it feel like it's only been a couple of months! Emma was great at explaining the procedures in great detail and always a step ahead with the $ questions. Great service and overall communication and friendliness. Thanks Team Dental

Daniela Reed - Papanui

The team at Team Dental were absolutely fantastic. Very warm, friendly staff and extremely accommodating for everyone that will walk through their doors. Fast service with a great smile 😊

Mollie Bowers - Kensington

Had the absolute best experience at this practice. Every staff member treated me with kindness and felt like such a big family in there. Big ups to the team!

Tom Van Kempem - Rotorua

Awesome experience. A kind and gentle dentist filled my tooth. Didn't need anaesthetic but was given the choice. Fast effective dentistry provided by a friendly and efficient team. Thoroughly recommend.

Sarah Rice - Te Puna

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FAQs

How much does it cost to extract a tooth?

Extractions vary from $225.00 up.

How to relieve pain after tooth extraction?

Your normal pain medication and gentle salt water rinses.

How long does tooth extraction take to heal?

3-14 days

How long does the pain last after a tooth extraction?

3-14 days

How soon can i eat after tooth extraction?

Once the local has worn off, soft and smooth food for 2-3 days, then slowly introduce firmer foods.

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